Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 16.5 HP Honda lawn tractor, honda lawn tractor, hp honda


Question
I have the above overhead cam tractor that began backfiring through the carburator.No power and new plugs carboned up badly. The carb was cleaned and no change. Any idea what is the cause?

Answer
Hello Jerome Sampson:

>>Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering My Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at.
>>Send me the Make, Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you.
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Valve Clearances Require Setting or the Timing Belt (if Applicable) has Jumped a Tooth and Require Setting or Replacing.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John