howlinmad Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Hi everyone, I am new to this website and to the sport, that being said I could use some guidance. I have an HE paramotors 220 airmax. It went for about two months without being started and now it will not start. I found some slime built up in the carb screen filters, I cleaned it, and filled the fuel tank, it will not start. I changed the carb out entirely, it will not start.I checked what I think is the decompressor, not clogged, will not start. Checked the plug, its fine and firing, it will not start. What do I need to do next? ANY assistance would be welcome. And thanks in advance. Edited January 13, 2017 by howlinmad misspelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I would say check your spark. The plug may have gone to sleep while stood or slightly glazed.. sorry but can't offer much more than that I am afraid welcome to the Paramotor club SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Is it properly primed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I had a R220 many years ago would go through plugs even in the short time I had it I think I went through 5 plugs I would remove it when stored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzybabybunny Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm going to go with the priming issue as well. Make sure you're priming it properly and start it with the choke on. It should start up momentarily and then die on its own. Then turn off the choke and start it normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howlinmad Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) ok I will try the choke and change the plug again. As for the welcome, thanks I am glad to be here AND I will pay more attention while priming. Edited January 14, 2017 by howlinmad forgot something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howlinmad Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 hey, thanks for all the advice! I went through everything you guys said and watched the priming. It looks like the check valve in the priming bulb has failed because the fuel goes to the carb initially and then drains into the tank. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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