Originally Posted by rubberchicken
I had to replace the carb, and I installed a fuel filter. Powermate 5250 with 10 hp Tecumseh engine. I also found the "low oil level" switch was faulty, so I disconnected it pending replacement. Somebody here on this forum advised that I check the oil level switch since it was so darn hard to start. In the end I doubt there was anything wrong with my carb and it was the switch all along.
So , put the old carb back on .