Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda HS35 snowblower, honda hs35 snow blower, arinet

Question
I have a Honda HS35 snow blower Engine model#G150  Starts just fine 1st pull, Runs for about 10-15 mins and then dies, I have to pull with choke on to get it to start, after starting shut choke off and it run for about 10 mins, does this several times then just die and wont restart till i let it sit.
Any Ideas.

Answer
Hello Keith:

1- Make Sure the Gas Cap is Venting the Tank Properly. 2- If it is, then Operate the Unit Until it Quits, then Remove the Spark Plug. Wrap a Wire Around the Threads and Attach the Other End of the Wire to the Engine Block Turn the Engine and See if the Plug Fires. If No, then Disconnect the Shut Off Wire  at the Control Bracket First, Check for Fire at the Plug. If Still No Fire at the Plug; Then Disconnect the Shut Off Wire at the Coil (usually requires removal of the blower housing) and Check for Fire at the Plug. If No Fire at the Plug , then the Coil/Ign Module is Bad. The Coil/Ign Module to Flywheel Gap is .020in. 3- Make Sure the Gas Tank is Clean and Nothing is Inside the Tank that can be Pulled to the Pick up Port in the Tank and Slowly Restrict the Gas Flow to the Carburetor. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower/Engine at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John