Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - trouble w/honda GX160

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mjeepp
08-03-08, 03:13 PM
when starting w/choke, starts fine; open choke, engine stalls

rogerflies
08-03-08, 11:25 PM
Try opening the cloke just enough so the engine runs a little smoother, and let it warm up some before opening it all the way.

If that doesn't work, you've probably got some trash in the carburetor or somewhere else in the fuel system that's keeping the engine from getting enough gas.
Airman
08-05-08, 09:58 AM
Here is a document to help with cleaning your carburetor.

http://www.honda-engines-eu.com/en/images/59138.pdf