Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda HRX217 HXA 6.5 HP Carb Problem, honda engines, arinet

Question
Hi,
Thanks for all the informative responses you've posted on this site. I dismantled and soaked my mowers carb overnight as I've seen suggested here for a surging engine. However when I put the carb back together, and installed it, the mower will not start. I see gas coming out of the exhaust pipe when I pull the cord. Did I put it back together incorrectly?The only thing I was not sure of was the needle placement. when I removed the float the needle fell out before I could inspect the way it worked. Is there a common cause for gas to make it all the way through the engine and not start? Thanks in advance for your help.
Sean

Answer
Hello Sean:

If the Needle was Installed Wrong, then you Will Have This Problem. There are 2 Types of Needles Used in the Repair Kits. One has a Needle with a Rubber Tip. The Other Needle is Shorter and is Solid with a Small Flat O-Ring that is Installed in the Inlet Port and the Needle Seats Against this Flat O-Ring when the Float Pushes Against the Needle. When the Carburetor is Turned with the Float Up the Float Should be Level with the Bowl Mounting Surface. You Should be Able to Locate a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Carburetor at Either of these Site Addys, 1-http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainframe&LoginID=hywd&loginpwd=hywd&Partner=HYWD and Select the American Honda Catalog. 2- http://www.honda-engines-eu.com/en/service/spareparts/heepartscatalogue/index.js... Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John