Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Toro snowblower model 38182 - 210011813, assembly drawings, hello bill

Question
Ran fine until just the last few weeks, started to not start w/o major priming and would only run at 1/2 choke. Now will only run when primimg bulb is pushed.   Appears to not be getting gas? Does this have a fuel filter?  Or is it a carb float issue?   Or?  Replaced spark plug and the mix is correct.   Thanks,  Bill

Answer
Hello Bill:

>>From your Description it Sounds like the Fuel Tank Requires Cleaning or the Carburetor Requires Soaking and Cleaning.
>>I Suggest you Clean the Tank and make Sure the Fuel Hose is Good and Not coming Apart on the Insides. If these are Clean and Good, then Soaking and Cleaning the Carburetor should Correct the Problem.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/default.cfm and Select Start Parts Viewer. Now Enter the Model Numbers (38182) and Click Search. Now Select View Assembly Drawings for your Year Model.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John