Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda GC-190 Engine, starter rope, output shaft


Question
I have Ex-cell pressure Washer model XR-2500 which use Honda GC- 190 engine. It was working fine and suddenly stopped. I added more fuel and tried to start again but starter rope would not pull, I removed spark plug but still can't pull the starter rope. I think engine cylinder is stuck or jammed. I tried by removing water hose to release pressure. Please help. Thanks.

Answer
HI ARUN

CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN ENGINE  ?   IF VERY VERY LOW  MAY HAVE SIEZED ENGINE ?

REMOVE STARTER ASSY AND STARTER COVER, CHECK NOTHING OBSTRUCTING FLYWHEEL
SEE IF ENGINE CAN ROTATE WITH P/START OFF AND NO WATER FLOWING INTO PUMP IF ROTATES OK WITH STARTER OFF   - STARTER IS CAUSING PROBLEM ?

IF CANNOT ROTATE ENGINE REMOVE OHC CAMSHAFT COVER AND CHECK THAT A VALVE HAS NOT STUCK OPEN OR HAS SIEZED

IF NEED TO REMOVE WATER PRESSURE PUMP ASSY FROM  OUTPUT SHAFT  AND  RECHECK FOR ROTATION

IF CANNOT TURN ENGINE OVER AFTER THESE CHECKS   HIGHLY POSSIBLE THAT YOU HAVE SIEZED ENGINE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT OIL  OR NO OIL  

SORRY  

HERE IS WEB SITE FOE HONDA IPL  
http://www.honda-engines-eu.com/en/welcome.html    SELECT GC190A-   DHAF  , CLICK SEARCH
IPL WILL COME UP   - GO THROUGH   SECTION   TO VIEW  PARTS AND NUMBERS  

CHEERS PAUL