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Lawn mower issue - Won't start and I can't figure out why
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:03 pm
Two weeks ago I turned it off to take a water break. Haven't been able to start it since. I am absolutely lost for solutions.
Ok, here is the set up
- 7 year old Honda 21' push mower OHV 2.2 horsepower.
- Pulls just fine and makes all the associated noises. (not locked up)
- No oil on the plug
- Changed plug and its getting a nice spark.
- Starter fluid does absolutely nothing help. Still makes the same sound without catching.
- Nothing appears to be bent
- All the stupid stuff has been checked. Plenty of fuel. Fuel turned on. Plug wire snug around spark plug.
I have never had problems with the mower until two weeks ago.
What am I missing? Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Ok, here is the set up
- 7 year old Honda 21' push mower OHV 2.2 horsepower.
- Pulls just fine and makes all the associated noises. (not locked up)
- No oil on the plug
- Changed plug and its getting a nice spark.
- Starter fluid does absolutely nothing help. Still makes the same sound without catching.
- Nothing appears to be bent
- All the stupid stuff has been checked. Plenty of fuel. Fuel turned on. Plug wire snug around spark plug.
I have never had problems with the mower until two weeks ago.
What am I missing? Any help would greatly be appreciated.
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Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:04 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
quote:derp
Honda
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:07 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
quote:where all tha Honda lovers now?
Honda
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:11 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
two possibilities if it's getting strong spark and fuel.
Timing off(sheared shear pin) or low compression.
Timing off(sheared shear pin) or low compression.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:12 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
There is very little to these motors. Nice motor. Plug and cable, fuel line clear and open, air filter relatively clean, proper amount of oil in reservoir, carb clean, and choke operating. There isn't much else. Check the choke, make sure the fuel line is clear, and make sure the plug wire is solid with no breaches or shorts. If it won't start, spray some starter spray into the carb and try again. If none of that works, be glad you got 7 seasons out of it.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:13 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
Does the pull cord work a little too easy?
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:15 pm to TBoy
quote:
There is very little to these motors. Nice motor. Plug and cable, fuel line clear and open, air filter relatively clean, proper amount of oil in reservoir, carb clean, and choke operating. There isn't much else. Check the choke, make sure the fuel line is clear, and make sure the plug wire is solid with no breaches or shorts. If it won't start, spray some starter spray into the carb and try again. If none of that works, be glad you got 7 seasons out of it.
This!
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:18 pm to DonChowder
quote:
where all tha Honda lovers now?
Hell, I am one of them. Never had the first issue with it till now. Always started on first pull.
quote:
Timing off(sheared shear pin) or low compression.
Hmmmmmm. I am going to call home and talk to my son again.
quote:
Does the pull cord work a little too easy?
The same as always.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:20 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:I would think that even with the timing off it would backfire or something when fuel was ignited.
Timing off(sheared shear pin
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:21 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
there is a snake inside
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:25 pm to Salmon
quote:
there is a snake inside
God, I hope not!!!! Mrs Vol Fan and little Vol Fan's will see me squeal and run like a little girl.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:26 pm to fishfighter
Pull the starter cord with the plug out and a finger over the plug hole to be sure it has compression. If it is, pour a little gas directly into the cylinder, reinstall the plug, and try cranking again. If there is a carb drain port, drain some to make sure it's fuel is flowing. Could be rust in gas tank/fuel line after 7 yrs.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:27 pm to DonChowder
quote:one tooth off,maybe. Any more than that mechanical compression would be off too much to fire the mixture. Have had this happen to two mowers of mine after hitting roots.
I would think that even with the timing off it would backfire or something when fuel was ignited.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:28 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
Just say this on the help board, worth reposting...
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:28 pm to Nawlens Gator
quote:the one good thing about those little honda gx motors.
If there is a carb drain port
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:29 pm to wickowick
staged
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:30 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:
staged
Doesn't make it less funny, well at least not much...
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:32 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:
staged
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:35 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:
one tooth off,maybe. Any more than that mechanical compression would be off too much to fire the mixture. Have had this happen to two mowers of mine after hitting roots
Give the man a prize - I think we have a winner.
Just got off the phone with my son. He just informed me that he hit a few holes which caused the engine to bottom out and bog down. This was followed with blue smoke coming out the exhaust.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:40 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
my Honda pushmower never had probs, and i ran it for 12 years. Just from other small engine issues, sounds like fuel probs. Dump current fuel, pour in a little lacquer thinner, and crank it until it starts. That will clear out the gunk from old fuel. Once started put new gas in and run it.
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