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Is there a thermostat fitted? If so make sure this is set high enough for the appliance to work. Very simple solution but my mum had a plumber come out to her whole heating system not working all because the thermostat was set too low.
Follow the wires from the solenoid its wires go from the battery to the starter, a small wire on it comes from the switch it would be the wire from the switch that is the furtherest on the switch "starting " blade on the switch..the heavy wire to the starter should be red the small wires black..good luck
First, can you smell gas when you push for the pilot? If yes, look at the tube where the pilot gas comes out. Sometimes there is a small hole or 2 in the tube before the opening where the gas comes out. This is to allow air to mix with the gas. They sometimes become plugged with lint or dust. Check for this and let me know what you find.
A couple of things you might try...off the shelf from Lowe's or walmart is engine repair in a bottle...I've used it and it works, but read instructions. If that doesn't work, you may have a lacquer build up on carb. Pull the fuel bowl off carefully and check for a clear opening in the fuel pickup as they may be clogged. Remove gas tank and flush it and then make sure it's really dry...replace fuel filter and install two in series in place of one. Also, try to find a gas station that sells ethanol free gas and use it for your small engines. Hope this helps some.
Your thermocouple is bad, that's why it won't stay lit. But you are in the right place. The thermocouple is located right in front of the pilot burner. It generaly pulls out and then you follow the copper tubing back to the valve, unscrew the fitting and it will pull out. Go to your local hardware store and purchase one about the same length and install it back in the same order. Good luck.
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