Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda GX240 on Dayton generator, honda gx240, carburetor repair kits

Question
Hadn't been run in 3 or 4 yrs. Gas had been drained, oil changed and new plug installed when stored (ran fine before this). Today will not start. If I move the fuel lever back and forth several times, it will almost start when I pull. If I don't do that before pulling, get nothing at all. Checked for fuel to carb and seems to be there


Answer
Frank
When they have been stored that long a number of problems can be the issue.Dry Diaphragms,gummed up jets in the carb,fuel filter or line may be  clogged The use of a proper stabilizer can often substitute for the task of draining the gas between seasons by preventing the formation of insoluble gum that would otherwise eventually clog up your carburetor. Fuel stabilizer's purpose is to prevent souring, and hence, the need to drain the fuel system before storage. In my experience, my equipment starts right up each season with stabilizer in the fuel. I would suggest you clean/rebuild the carburetor. Repair kits are cheap, and easy. Good luck!