Spark plug it's dry in not getting fuel to that

How did you test spark? Neon spark testers can be misleading. Use a gap type test with spark plug installed.

If engine is flooded it will not fire, even with starter fluid. If plug is wet (excessive) then it may be flooded. Dump all the fuel, remove spark plug and pull recoil starter several times to get cylinder and crankcase dried out. Do not refuel.

Put a shot of starter fluid directly into spark plug hole. Reinstall plug and pull start rope a few times. If it fires off and dies then it's a fuel flooding (carburetor) issue.

If plug is dry when using starter fluid and there is spark and compression, then likely timing is off. You'll need to remove flywheel and and verify keyed portion has not sheared.

Remove spark plug. If it's wet with fuel then likely it's flooded. Pinch off fuel line, dry out cylinder by pulling starter rope several times while spark plug removed. Dry and install spark plug.

If plug was dry or once you dryed cylinder and plug, set half throttle. Leave fuel line pinched off and spray a short 1 second burst of starter fluid directly into carburetor throat. Promptly pull starter rope up to three times.

If fire and runs for a second or two then spark is ok. If no fire, recheck for flooded cylinder. If not flooded, then no spark or low compression. Else release fuel line and attempt start. If no start or runs and stalls then likely it needs further carburetor work or bad fuel. Recheck for flooded cylinder.

Hi Kevin:
Old Dude Wisdom:
- Spark at the plug - pull some plug(s), reconnect the lead, and check for spark at the electrode. Hot and Blue
- Fuel in the jug - Fuel injection or carb?
If plugs are wet, fuel but no spark
If plugs are dry, no fuel.
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your question is all over the place--- plugs are dry ? does that mean no fuel --------first is engine turning over --is their spark--is their fuel --i dont understand where you would go from dry plugs to changing out a manifold gasket ---basics first no turn over check battery and connections ---no spark check ignition system ---no fuel check power filters pump

check firing order of plug wires,backwards??

Did you try checking for spark by putting a screwdriver in the spark plug wire socket and holding it close to the end of the plug, while someone pulls the starter rope?

When I have a problem starting a chainsaw, lawnmower etc what I do is;

• Remove the spark plug
• Pour about 5ml (one teaspoon) of fuel into the opening where the spark plug was.
• Dip the spark end of the plug in fuel so the spark gap is wet
• Replace the spark plug and try to start it again.

The fuel that you poured into the plug opening should ignite and may start the saw. If not try repeating it 2 to 3 times. Don't be tempted to use more than the 5 ml of fuel as you'll flood the saw. Assuming that there's nothing mechanically wrong with the saw this should get it running.

You probably know this but when you're leaving the saw up run it dry so there's no fuel left in the carburettor as this can cause gum to form in the jets which stops the fuel getting through. Most people run the engine dry when leaving it away at the end of the season but if you're having difficulty starting the saw I'd run it dry every time.

For an engine ti fire, it must have both fuel and spark..
After cranking to start without success, remove a spark plug and check to see it is wet, or dry.
If it's wet, you have fuel at least, and possibly no spark. If dry, you either have spark and fuel, or spark and no fuel.
2. Check spark by connecting the plug you removed to the HT cable and cranking the engine. A nice blueish spark should occur across the plug. Make sure the plug's body is in contact with the engine.
So if there's spark then there's no fuel
If there's fuel, theres no spark
When you have determine which is missing, work on that component.
Of course it could be other things too, but these are the eaiest to test.

If you did nothing to the carburetor adjustments, are using a fresh (1.5 months or less) fuel mix with the same oil/fuel ratio, are operating at the same elevation, and the air filter is clean, there is a reason your saw is acting up.
Most often it is a fuel delivery problem. Check the fuel filter on the free end of a hose in fuel tank (manufacturer recommends an annual replacement). Check all fuel delivery lines especially at fittings and bends for cracks and holes. If those are good then the likely cause is internal parts of the carburetor are dirty or have failed. HTH
Lou

Is the spark plug black?
It won't run well with a carbonized plug.

Is the main jet in the carb plugged?
If the plug is dry after trying to start it.....your fuel is not getting into the engine and most likely a plugged carb jet..
Also.....Is the fuel switch working...is it in run position?

If the generator has sat for a while with fuel left in the carb/fuel tank.......the most common problem is a plugged varnished dirty carburetor in need of a good cleaning.
Always shut the fuel off and let the carb run dry (run until the engine stops)before storing.
Add fuel stabilizer to any remaining fuel or drain the tank before storing.