What to do if your Honda gx160 quits running?
Visit cheese’s homepage! With the oil shut down disconnected and dying immediately upon restarting, your not getting a good supply of fuel to the carb and engine. Pull the screw in the bottom of the fuel bowl on the carb and check if it gives you a good steady stream.
What to do if your Honda engine does not start?
If your engine does not start, the most obvious thing to check is that it has not run out of petrol. Make sure that you are using straight petrol for a 4 stroke engine. Also consider the age of the fuel, if it has been more than 3 months it may have gone stale.
What happens when you loosen the gas cap on a Honda small engine?
Loosen the gas cap before you start the engine. If the engine continues to run with the loose cap, the vent is more than likely clogged. Check the spark plug for damage or wear. You may see a cracked insulator, a burned-away or damaged electrode, or heavy carbon buildup.
Why does my Honda Accord die after 30 seconds?
Bought a new carb from Honda (now $73 dollars later) Installed the new carb, still runs 30 seconds and dies. Checked the spark, seems to be fireing when it dies until the engine about stops turning. Not sure what to try next?
Why does my Honda gx160 quit running after 30 seconds?
I know hondas are notorious for having fuel problems. If it runs and kills after 30 seconds consistently, I would stay away from ignition and look at fuel delivery. Being that the float and needle is plastic and held together with a flimsy spring I would be willing to bet that something within the float bowl is to blame.
How long does a Honda generator run before shutting down?
The engine can be started back up but only runs for 5 – 10 seconds then just shuts down. It seems to run a little longer on the first startup (about 30 seconds) then when you restart it, it runs for about 10 seconds and shuts down. It doesn’t sputter; just shuts down as if you turned the ignition off.
If your engine does not start, the most obvious thing to check is that it has not run out of petrol. Make sure that you are using straight petrol for a 4 stroke engine. Also consider the age of the fuel, if it has been more than 3 months it may have gone stale.
Loosen the gas cap before you start the engine. If the engine continues to run with the loose cap, the vent is more than likely clogged. Check the spark plug for damage or wear. You may see a cracked insulator, a burned-away or damaged electrode, or heavy carbon buildup.