QuestionQUESTION: I had the carb replaced about 1 year ago, now its doing the same thing. At first it wouldnt start at all, I cleaned the carb, then it started would speed up and die. I then took the carb off and cleaned the jets, now it starts with the choke in the closed position only, at high speed it sputters and dies, but will I run it at med speed it runs but will die with tiller has a load, also when you put the choke to open it always dies. I dumped all the gas, and checked the fuel is flowing thru the strainer which it is. Do you think that its the fuel pump? or the strainer doesnt supply enough gas due to restrictive flow? Help please, I soaked the carb over night.
ANSWER: Hello John Herndon:
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Carburetor may Require Another Soaking or the Fuel Pump and Screen Require Replacing.
>>Sometimes an Overnight Soaking may Not Completely Remove the Varnish Inside the Carburetor and a Second Soaking is Required.
>>If you are Sure the Carbureotr is Clean and the Mixture Screw/s are Set Correctly, then
>>Replace the Fuel Pump and the Strainer.
>>Replace ALL the Spring Style Hose Clamps with Screw Style Hose Clamps.
>>Since this is a Honda, you can Use this Site Addy; http://www.honda-engines-eu.com/en/welcome.html and Select "Service Information" from the Drop Down Menu of the Service Tab. Now Select "Shop Manual". Now Select your Engine Model Range. Now Select your Specific Engine Model and then Download the Shop Manual.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select Click Here For The Parts Menu. Now Select H. Then Select "CLICK HERE" If You Don't Have Your Part Numbers We Have Illustrated Parts Lists For Most AYP Lawn Equipment Models! Model lookups will open in a new page.) In the New Window Enter your Model Numbers and Click "Search". Now Select your Model and Download the Breakdown for Online Viewing.
>>The Following is the Instruction File for Setting the Air Mixture Screws. Any Input is Appreciated. The Procedure is the Same for 1 or 2 Mixture Screws, Just Use the Instruction File and Skip Over the Section with the Missing Mixture Screw ( Usually the H Mixture Screw).
>>Now Setting the Air Mixture Screws:
>>****Turn the Idle Air (L) and Main Air (H) Mixture Screws In Until SNUG **Do Not Jam** Then Reverse Both Screws 1 1/2 Turns. Set the Throttle Full Open, Start the Engine.
>>Turn the Main Air (H) Mixture Screw Clockwise Until Proper Revs are Obtained. **Carefully Use your Finger and Move the Governor Arm to Rev the Engine (on Chainsaws and Trimmers Use the Trigger to Rev the Engine) Until you Reach Max RPMs (on Chainsaws and Trimmers, the RPMs are Not Set to MAX. Set to Max and then Reverse the Setting Screw 1/4 or 1/2 Turn. If the H Mixture Screw is Set too High; the Engine will be Starved for the Oil in the Gas and Damage the Piston and Jug/Cylinder) and the Engine is Running Proper at Full Throttle Up a Grade and for Chainsaws and Trimmers they Do Not Bog Down Under a Load. Occasionally you May have to Turn this Counter Clockwise to Achieve the Proper Revs.**
>>Now Allow the Engine to Idle. Set the Engine Idle Screw (Not Idle Air) so the Engine will Stay Running if Required.
>>Now Set the Idle Air (L) Mixture Screw so there is No Hesitation when Rapidly Throttling from Idle to Full Throttle. Reset the Engine Idle if Required.****
>>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
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QUESTION: I took the carb off again and cleaned it, and I ordered the new fuel pump and replaced it, put it all back together again, its the same or worse, it will start only with the choke in the closed position, dies when you push it in to open, with the choke close it runs but pops. SHould I order another carb, this one was installed by the authorized dealer a year ago.
AnswerHello Again John Herndon:
>>If after Soaking and Cleaning a Second Time the Carburetor is still causing Problems, then
>>Replacing the Carburetor is the Suggested Repair.
>>It Happens to me All the Time.
>>As Always, 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
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 3 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. All Follow up Questions are Accepted at Any Time. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
