Confirm that the fuel valve is on, there’s gas in the tank and the spark plug is in good shape. Shoot a one-second burst of aerosol lubricant or carburetor cleaner down the throat of the carburetor.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many small gasoline-powered equipment have a common problem lurking in wait for you -- the dreaded, and almost inevitable, clogged carburetor.

The last time we talked about carburetors, we focused on getting the idle mixture and speed in line. But that’s not all that a carb requires of its owner. Having your idle in line doesn’t mean the car ...