Oh yeah, I've seen a few burn down back in the day... if you use the vent tube then at least you are reasonably safe with a timed engine and air cleaner... It may prime right up and run if he can run it off the bowls for a minute... It's quick and easy way to fire the engine off and be reasonably safe... (Fire extinguisher)...lol..
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