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I have not used ether but have worked on several non-running mopeds and found carb cleaner a helpful aid in starting a stubborn engine or just part of engine diagnostics. I have often removed the spark plug and sprayed a little cleaner into the cylinder then replaced the plug and go with starting procedure. If the engine fires up for a second or two, I know the ignition system is good enough for the engine to run and look to fuel or fuel delivery system for a problem. Not all conclusive but a good starting point for me. If the engine does not even try to start with carb cleaner, I'll look for problems in the ignition system. I have found it very common for an engine to be hard to start after setting for a couple of months and a little carb cleaner sprayed into the carb for that initial start has been helpful and the engine starts normally until is set for some time again. One moped I have will have injector oil buildup in the carb and crankcase after setting for a month and needs a boost to get started to burn out that excess oil and then starts and runs very well. Someday I'll try to fix the problem. |
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