Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): HONDA GX200 RUNS THEN QUITS RESTARTS DOES SAME THING AGAIN, honda gx200, fuel tank cap

Question
I GOT A HONDA GX200 6.5 HORSE I BELIVE I GOT A CARB PROBLEM . STARTS FINE RUNS A FEW MINUTES THEN QUITS RESTART DOSE THE SAME THING. IT DONT BACKFIRE AT ALL FRESH GAS CLEAN FILTER IN TANK NEW . JUST BOUGHT THIS UNIT ON GAS POWER COMPRESSOR

Answer
Bob
Problem: Engine starts easily but dies after a few seconds.
Possible causes:

  1. Fuel tank is empty or shutoff valve is closed, or fuel line or fuel tank cap vent is clogged.
  2. Carburetor is overchoked.
  3. Carburetor is improperly adjusted or needs service