Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda 5.5 Motor, colmen, carburator


Question
I have a colmen powermate pressure washer with a 5.5hp motor. It has not been started in 2 years. I have recently changed fuel, oil, and cleaned the spark plug. The motor starts, runs for about 2 seconds, then cuts back off. I drained the carb in hopes to get rid of any old fuel, but the problem remains. How do i get it to start?!

Answer
 Hello Andrew:

 The Carburator needs to be Cleaned and Rebuilt. Remove and Disassemble the Carburator. Soak the Carburator Overnight in Cleaning Solution(Gunk Carburator Cleaner) and then Blow Out All the Passages with Compressed Air. Send me the Model and Type Numbers Off of the Engine, Please. With these Numbers I May be Able to Locate a Breakdown for you to View Online. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John