Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda engine wont fire, honda gx200, honda engine


Question
Hi,
I have a Honda GX200, 6.5 hp engine on a pressure washer. I used it all last week to wash a house and it worked fine. All of a sudden, it won't start. Engine oil is filled, spark plug is fine and it has clean, fresh gas.
A friend who knows more than I do says the "on/off" switch tests okay. He also says it's not getting spark.
It's a pull start and the number on the engine is GCAE1632667
Thanks for any help you might be able to give
Rob

Answer
Rob
More than likely the coil went bad,they will run and then after the shut down it cools and breaks down and wont fire any more. Check the coil by removing the kill wire on the coil and crank the engine with no spark plug,If you do get spark then there is a wire shorting out somewhere. No Spark get a new coil.