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Chatting => Equipment Shed => Topic started by: greenhead on April 10, 2015, 19:38

Title: Honda FG201 Honda GXV50 engine starting problems -Help
Post by: greenhead on April 10, 2015, 19:38

Hi, Just tried to start my tiller after the Winter lay-up.  Fresh Petrol engine starts but only runs for 2 sec before cutting out.  If I am quick and can open the throttle within 2 sec then engine runs OK but dangerous to do this!!
It was OK last season.

What adjustments do I need to make.

Mike.

Title: Re: Honda FG201 Honda GXV50 engine starting problems -Help
Post by: MickyB on April 12, 2015, 19:20

Open up the choke?
Add a fuel treatment to the petrol (such as RedX) to clean off internal deposits.
Check and clean the spark plug.
Check and clean the air filter.
Replace the engine oil.

Title: Re: Honda FG201 Honda GXV50 engine starting problems -Help
Post by: greenhead on April 13, 2015, 16:24

Thank you MickyB, I will try what you have suggested,  can I fit an in-line fuel filter?

Mike.

Title: Re: Honda FG201 Honda GXV50 engine starting problems -Help
Post by: MickyB on April 16, 2015, 20:52

Quote from: greenhead on April 13, 2015, 16:24

Thank you MickyB, I will try what you have suggested,  can I fit an in-line fuel filter?
Mike.

Sorry I don't know if you can fit a in-line fuel filter or even if it is worth doing if you can, I am not a mechanic - I was just suggesting the basic stuff that I have learned over the years, perhaps another member will be able to advise you better - sorry I couldn't help further, hopefully you have already got it running.