Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Carburetor Adjustment, honda hr214, air mixture

Question
QUESTION: I have a Honda HR214, with a GXV120 engine.

I'd like a description of how to adjust the mixture on this engine.

How do I make it leaner?
How do I make it richer?

Thanks for your help.

ANSWER: Hello Iamnu:

****All the Carburetor Adjustments are the Same for Lawn Mower and Trimmers. There are Several Location for the Air Mixture Screws. The Idle Air Mixture Screws are Usually Located at the Top of the Carburetor Bowl and the Top of the Carburetor Body. If the Main Air and Idle Air Mixture Screws are Side by Side on the Side of the Carburetor, then the Idle Air is the Farthest from the Engine. The Main Jet Air Mixture Screw is Located in the Bottom of the Carburetor Bowl or Beside the Idle Air Screw on the Side of the Carburetor Body. Some of the Older Model Carburetors have the Main Jet Mixture Screw Straight in from the Top of the Carburetor Body (this is Rare anymore). If you have Cleaned the Carburetor (Disassembled and Soaked Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air and Install a New Kit if Required. Now Setting the Air Mixture Screws:  ****Turn the Idle Air and ****Main Air Mixture Screws In Until SNUG **Do Not Jam** Then Reverse Both Screws 1 1/2 Turns. Holding the Throttle Full Open, Start the Engine. Turn the Main Air Mixture Screw Clockwise Until Proper Revs are Obtained. 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 Mixture Screw so there is No Hesitation when Throttling from Idle to Full Throttle. Reset the Engine Idle if Required.**** You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram and Select the Catalog American Honda. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: Hi John!
I got my mower running like a top, with your assistance.  Now, another question.

I changed the oil on my mower this weekend, and oil poured all over the aluminum bed, because the drain hole appears to leave no room to collect the used oil.

My question:  How does one change the oil without all the mess, and collect the oil from the crankcase, directly into some vessel for disposal...OR, is there another place to drain the oil?

Silly question I guess, but I just can't see a way to do it.

Thanks again,
Bernie

Answer
Hello Bernie:

I Use an Oil Suction System for Changing the Oil in Mowers. I Always had the Same Complaint and Tried Several Different Ways to Make the Oil Changes Easier and Not as Messy. No Luck. If you Do Happen to Find a Way to Do it, Please Let me Know. LOL. A Lot of People would Like to Know. I am Glad you were Able to Get the Mower Going Again. Thanks for the Ratings. Till Next Time. May All Your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks Again.

Best Wishes and Good Luck

Respectfully

John