husky chainsaw model 141

Simplicity Sno-Away 8 Model#: 1691900 Engine: Tecumseh HMSK80 8HP I changed the oil today then tried to start it by electric-starter. The engine ran fo 3-4 seconds then stopped...tried several times but still the same problem. It was stored in my garage and there were gas leaks from the carburetor bowl drain twice this past summer. Do I need to replace the carburetor? Please suggest. Thanks in advance.

I have been having a problem starting my Toro Wheel Horse 16-38XL. It would crank and crank and finally turn over and start. The last few starts have been very difficult and now it will not turn overe at all. It went from cranking and cranking to not cranking at all when I turn the key. When I turn the key it will do nothing not even make a noise. as I continue to hold the key in the on position it would make a single attempt to turn and then nothing so I would continue to hold the key on and after severakl seconds it would make another single attempt. It would do this for sevberal attempts with the time between attempts reducing eaxch time until it would eventually start. It was taking a bout three or four of these attempts before starting. The last time I tried to start it I got the same thing only this time it would nmot turn over and a small amount of smoke came from what I believe is the starter which most have over heated. I don't know if the solenoid has been going bad and now it is shot or what the problem could be. Please help.