SOURCE: I have an Husqvarna 125B
The carburetor has an inlet needle that prevents fuel flow when the unit is not in use. There is a certain amount of "pressure" in the fuel system since the fuel cap vents in but is not designed to vent out. The inlet needle will hold off a certain amount of fuel pressure but if it becomes greater than the spring tension that holds it against the seat, it will "pop off" and allow fuel to flow into the carburetor. By the same token there is a diaphragm that opens the inlet needle when the unit is being started and while it is running. The diaphragm works off of atmospheric pressure outside the carburetor to open the needle and allow fuel flow. If the diaphragm becomes "hard" and does not flex back and allow the needle to close, it will also allow fuel to flow and cause a flooding condition. Hope this helps to send you in the right direction.
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