Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda rider revs then dies, carburetor body, riding lawn mower

Question
I have a Honda 1338 riding lawn mower. When we start it after a few minutes the engine will rev real high then the mower engine will just cut out and die. I've heard this is a common problem for some Hondas, according to a local repairman. But so far I've gotten no solution. Thankyou, Tracy

Answer
Hello Tracy:

This is Usually Caused by Either the Gas Flow to the Carburetor being Restricted at the Tank or in the Line or from the Carburetor Passages being Restricted and Requiring Cleaning. I Suggest you Remove the Gas Line at the Carburetor Inlet Port. If the Gas is Free Flowing to the Carburetor, then  **Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I have Found that Most People can Use a Breakdown/IPL and Disassemble the Carburetor Enough for Proper Cleaning. You Only have to Remove the Bowl (if Applicable), Float Pin (if Applicable), Float (if Applicable)  and Needle Valve and Any Adjustment Screws that Go Into the Carburetor Body. The Welch Plugs Do Not have to be Removed. Then Soak the Carburetor Body and Parts in a 1 Gallon Can of Gunk Carburetor Cleaner Overnight. The Can has a Parts Tray Inside it for the Small Parts. Once the Carburetor and Parts are in the Cleaner, you can Replace the Lid for Safety and to Prevent Accidental Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required.** 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. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John