small engine help

[DonT]

Last year at this time I had just taken my little yamaha 1000w generator apart,life went crazy and I am now starting to work on it.I cleaned the carb and drained all the old gas from it.I can get it to run for a bit if I pour a little fuel down the spark plug hole,but i can not get it to stay running.Any ideas before i take it in for service?    Thanks Don

[Harvey]

Soinds like you're not getting fuel,  the carb may need cleaning or be rebuilt.

Harvey

[Magicman]

That carb is going to have to be disassembled and cleaned.  Spray carb cleaner will usually dislodge and clean the gunk out.  There should be a tube about ¼" diameter that extends down into the bowl.  Up inside of this should be screwed a brass jet assembly.  A screwdriver will remove it.  It is the heart of the carburetor.

[DonT]

Thanks guys will try it again.