Honda GX Engine Won't Start? - Fast & Easy Fix!

Watch at proclaimliberty2000 how fixing a Honda GX engine that won't start might be easier to fix than you think. Also, www.pure-gas.org will help you locate gas stations with ethanol free gasoline.
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[@recoilrob4765]

Excellent tutorial, thank you. Just an FYI to any future viewers, it takes about 5 minutes to get the jets out but mine were clean as was the float needle. If this happens to you check the fuel shut off valve. There's a metal plate with 2 screws that comes off and then a spring washer. Then the plastic handle comes out and under that is a gasket with 4 holes, one comes from the fuel intake pie from the tank. Mine was all gunked up with old gas residue. Clean it out, reassembled, started right up.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Great tip thanks! 👍😊

[@squidbubbly]

You absolute legend. I’ve got a Loncin G200, which is basically a copy of this Honda engine and had it stored for 2 years with old fuel in it. I wasn’t sure I was capable of this, but like you said, it was easy. I used the wire from an old mouse trap to push the second carburettor piece through and a sewing pin to clear all of the holes. I put it back together and it started on the second pull. The motor is on a chipper/shredder so it’s a bulky thing to get to the repair shop, you just saved me so much hassle and money, I wish I could buy you a beer. Many thanks from Bull Creek, South Australia.

[@GamingandChill759]

Confirming this still works in 2023. Thanks for the info man, we were completely stumped in getting it to work until now. Cheers👍

[@jonathanhillman9956]

Great video. I have a rototiller with a Honda GX120 engine. It was idle for several years and would not start. I cleaned the nozzles per the video instructions. It started on the first pull.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

That's great!

[@Anonymous01416]

Thank you for this video!!! Just got done and repaired a Honda GX160. Really clogged up, bad fuel and went ahead and installed a new NGK spark plug. Running great now 👍🏻

[@ctspeed1]

Thank you. I’m not an “engine/ mechanical guy” and this video was spectacular. The jets were clogged. Used a safety pin to clean them out. Then the engine started right up. Thank you!

[@davesstuff1599]

Anytime you can do it yourself I am all for it. Never like going to a salesman mechanic for anything. Great video.

[@brianswain1232]

Thank you. This video was supper helpful. This is the third time we have had bad fuel problems. The machine went down Saturday, Sunday afternoon working again ready for Monday morning. I am also switching to ethanol free fuel as of today. this will make Mondays work possible.

[@NickFrom1228]

Couple things. Torch tip cleaners are a good option for cleaning the jet. I see you have this on a log splitter. Here's something I learned. I have a Honda GX 270 on mine and I forgot to turn off the fuel before traveling with the splitter (about 30 miles). Pulled it behind my truck, which I don't really recommend due to lack of suspension. Anyway, I forgot to turn the fuel off. When all was said and done I checked the oil and discovered gasoline had gotten into my oil. I think having the fuel on while bumping around on the road caused the float bowl to constantly allow small amounts of gas pas the needle valve and went into the intake, which then seaped past the oil rings and down into the oil. So, be sure to turn that fuel off, especially if traveling.

[@Copper59]

Excellent ... simply excellent and thank you SO MUCH !!! My 160 has been problematic since I purchased it (used). This 15 - 30 min fix worked wonders. The jets (holes) being so small I merely hit them with a blast of air from my compressor and they were sparkling clean. One pull and away she went.... runs like a top !!!!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

You’re welcome Roger! 👍😊

[@victorvega9915]

I was having problems starting my BCS tiller, after sitting on my shed with out use for a couple years. I follow your instructions on your video and started in a first pull. Thank you for passing along your knowledge.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@H2045john]

Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for the vid. Getting set for hurricane season here in SWFL and my 10 year old Honda GX 340 powered generator would not start (first time ever). Went thru everything : spark= yes, fuel to carb = yes. changed gas=yes, cleaned all filters & screens.. Still would not run. Stumbled across your video & followed it, "Voila" it started on the second pull. Thinking back now 2 years ago during Hurricane Ian, we needed the generator for a full week before power was restored. Anyway, I started to remember choke issues I was having back then. I noticed engine would run better at half choke even after being warm & I was puzzled then but now I realize it was a sign the jets were beginning to clog up and fuel restriction was starting to show itself. You are a lifesaver thanks & God Bless.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

That’s great you fixed it. If you keep Stabil fuel additive in your fuel all the time which is very inexpensive to do you’ll never have this problem again. Just make it a habit of keeping it in your gas cans all the time so that when you pour the fuel into your fuel tanks it’s already treated with Stabil.👍😃

[@markreardon8306]

Best video ever I just fixed my motor, could not have done this not knowing that you push down on that second jet. The two dirty jets were certainly my problem. Thank you

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@billjohnson5951]

I had the same problem. Didn't know about removing the second jet. I have been servicing small engines for 40 years. It's a poor day when you don't learn something new!

[@surrealsurrealism]

Same, pulled the first jet out but didn’t know there was a 2nd one…. Tiny beetles somehow got in and clogged both up

[@user-ft9nn8jm2o]

Very helpful video! Like he said, it was a straightforward job. I have a DeWalt power washer that would not start - left some gas in it over the winter. Pulled the jets, cleaned them out, and it started right up. Deck furniture looks great now. Thanks!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@jamies4024]

Thank you for this easy guide, just saved me a trip to the repair shop.

[@davidjohnston1971]

Interesting. I worked as mechanic for a mason contractor. We ran nothing but Honda's on all are small engine equipment. We ran nothing but regular 10% ethanol fuel. Those boys would bring mixers back that you couldn't tell the color, they were so covered in mortar, both hard and dust. I'd pressure wash them clean, beat the hard mortar off the tubs etc.. Put on a fresh air filter, plug and oil change, and 1 pull starts. Occasionally they'd get some water in the gas or mortar in the gas tank and I would have to break down the carbs to clean them. Many of our engines had been running for years this way without a hitch. I even had a stash of old engines I had taken off equipment that was completely shot, but the engines were still good. Give them a clean up, tune up and put them away. Whenever I needed to replace an engine that blew up, which was rare, I would grab one of these, throw it on, fuel it up and 1 pull start. Just stating my experience with Honda engines.

[@greatbungblaster]

Honda small engines are great !

[@tedr.richardson4655]

Stone mixer 755 PM. No matter how many weeks or months it sat idle, turn the fuel on and the on/off switch on , choke on, pull the cord two times, take the choke off, the next pull, I'll put money on it.... It will start. Always. Great motor, period . Masonry Plus Florida.

[@hasdrubal121]

​@tedr.richardson4655 just wanted to say thanks, your comment helped me get a stubborn power washer back up again before having to strip the carburetor.

[@kevinbond9373]

Thankyou. Excellent video and easy method. I did this on a chipper-mulcher with a GX200 engine. It had blocked jets due to not being used for 2 years. Fuel had dried out. I used a dressmakers pin to clear jets and also cleaned out a sticky coating from sediment bowl. It's important to drain fuel bowl if storing engine for long periods.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊 If you treat your fuel with Stable it will stop this problem and there is no need to drain the fuel bowl

[@kevinbond9373]

​@@proclaimliberty2000 Thanks for the tip. In the case of my GX200 it is easy to loosen the bolt on the fuel reservoir, or turn off the fuel switch and let the engine use up the fuel in the carb. Stabilizer looks expensive, around $10/100ml.

[@petermaindok6060]

Great video mate… well explained, after I followed your instructions my high pressure washer started first time and yes my first jet was blocked, saved me heaps of money and time… cheers

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@lonedfx]

I just fixed my compressor by following those steps, I had old fuel in it that must have dried out and clogged those holes, it now works like a charm! Thanks a ton!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

You’re welcome! 👍😊

[@mattr8772]

Awesome video and very informative. I had a power washer/ hottsie sitting at work for over ten years, I followed step by step and now she’s running like a top!!

[@charliepearson1678]

Ive been doing small engine repair for 30 yrs ...this all works fine with a clean carburetor ... try that jet removal on one that's been sitting with old fuel in it ..ha ha it DON'T come apart so easy will it . the carburetor will need to come completely off the motor and be soaked in cleaning solution for little while to free every thing up . .. most of the time its just a little water sitting in the bowl . try draining it (carb and tank ) and then flush the system with a little fresh fuel . might work with just that .

[@Squarehead45]

That's when you go to Amazon and buy a new one for 1/4 of what a repair shop or parts shop would charge you. Have done THAT many times on all kinds of engines.

[@Gender1979]

your a dumb fuck god is a sciopath arent you... the whole purpose of the shutoff valve isnt to empty a bowl.. its to stop the flow of fuel into the engine and crankcase.. not to mention any leaks you might have.....and charlie i agree.. i have to fix peoples idiocy also.. most of time its caused from not using non ethenol, or a mix with ethenol killers.. a little water can fuck a engine up and a little gas in piston head can fuck a crank case up.... these people are jokes.. god before you speak your idiocy you need to go to school for small engines or at least tear them apart and fix them not just the carb you little shit

[@NickFrom1228]

Have to agree. I've seen so many people leave fuel in their engine then it won't start (usually 2 cycle). they ask me what to do and I tell them first, get brand new, non-ethanol fuel and try it. Most of the time that's all they needed. I know a person who once had his mix fuel in a container sitting in his back yard. What he didn't know is that those stupid lid/hose things are not water tight at times. So, sitting in the rain it accumulated water. I ended up draining out the fuel tank, clearing the cylinder and adding new fuel. Fired right up. His fuel was 2/3 water, no lie.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Cutting torch tip cleaners work really well for doing this. A set is really cheap. GBWYou and thanks!

[@commonconservative7551]

lewie...your comment is nearly word for word as mine was on a carb rebuild on dony boy chainsaw job...you must be a metal fab guy

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Not really, Common, but just a poor man that couldn't buy new and had to fix the old. Desperate, I guess.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

They do a fine job, Alex. I haven't found anything really any better.

[@tommy23490]

We have an ultrasonic cleaner. You tear the carbs down and put them in. It's 175 degrees with a special soap and they go in for about an hour. They come out like brand new..

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Just one minor detail, Tommy. How many sets of tip cleaners can I afford opposed to the ultrasonic rig? It would be nice but I'm just a poor boy and just build carbs for mainly myself and don't charge friends if I do theirs but parts. My Yankey wrench man buddy boils his out. I just scrub and scrape. Hi-tech stuff is nice but it's got a good $$ hanging off it. Glad for you but I'll just have to stay the way I am unless my ship comes in and being in the hills, it ain't looking very good.

[@drewthompson7457]

I just fixed one of these. I checked for spark, then cleaned the whole carb, including what you show. It still wouldn't run, but would try to start the odd time. I checked for spark again, and had spark at the plug gap. Finally, I put a known good spark plug in, and it started 1st pull. I have now been caught twice with plugs that fire at atmospheric pressure, but won't under compression. I'm going to have to remember this lesson again.

[@gl8585]

Thank you!, my Simpson pressure washer with Honda GX engine has worked perfect for 10+ years, always drained fuel, added oil to cylinder head, and used storage lube on pump, when done. But this year it would not start, checked for spark-good, checked spark plug for fuel-none!, fuel was not getting to cylinder and that is when I knew I needed help. Found this video, and removed the fuel jets, it was the first one with the big hole on the end that was plugged solid, cleaned and reassembled and now works perfect. Only tricky issue was finding a screw driver that fit up into the jet housing, have 20+ flat blade screw drivers, none fit partly because they were either too long or blade was not wide enough for shorter ones. So cut off most of the handle of a longer one, and while the tip was the right width (used mirror to look up jet housing) the shaft widened out too much so that it would not fit into housing, so filed the shaft flush to the width of the tip and then screw driver fit.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Add Sta-Bil to your gas can on a regular basis and fill the gas tank full full when putting it into storage. Never drain the carburetor.

[@grantorganoleptic7798]

Thanks a lot dude, and hope you recover from that cold!

[@MRHEEL-ys2rq]

You just earned a sub from me. I just finished checking the jet in my log splitter engine never realizing to even check there and it being plugged up. Soon as i followed your guide aand put it back in, it started right up like new. Thank you for saving me and my dad about 150 bucks on a repair bill amd a trip to the shop

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@kleankash88]

UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust kzbin.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.

[@esherm63]

Thank you for posting this, it fixed my problem in my GX200 that I use in my lawn biz.

[@caseydixson2942]

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[@justinirwin7498]

Thanks saved me a lot of headache been fighting this thing all day watched your video had it running in five minutes👍

[@proclaimliberty2000]

High five Justin! 😊

[@freedo100]

Thanks for taking the time to post this. Jet hole on GX160 was blocked and this helped me fix it. Many thanks :-)

[@namedimooketsi3838]

Thank you very much. I run a 160 gx one for a concrete poker vibrator. This morning, It took 20 minutes to remove, clean and fit the jets back again. It ran on the first and only pull start. I will service the 390 gx one the same way. They look alike. Job done!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

If you add Stabil additive to the fuel regularly which doesn’t cost that much and never drain the fuel in the carburetor bowl you will never have a problem again even with ethanol fuel.

[@petewoodhead52]

Thanks for this video. Based on another video I was pretty certain I had another jet, but I had no idea on how to get it out. I'm handy, but engines are not something i have to deal with much. I had cleaned the carburetor and the main jet which was all I could figure out how to get to. The engine would start and run, but only in choke. Thanks for your video showing how to get that jet out. Pressure washer is running great.

[@nouseforaname6846]

Just purchased a Graco gmax II 7900 Spray rig with a Honda GX 200 for 500 bucks because they couldn't get it started, it fired first pull after clearing the jets as you had shown . Thank you kindly Sir!!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@jeffhertzberg4481]

Thank you for this video. A friend gave me a pressure washer with a Honda engine that didn't run. I asked him, "If I get it running, do you want it back?" He said, "no". I followed your instructions to the letter and when finished, it started on the first pull. I did have a little trouble getting the jet unscrewed but I tapped it with a small hammer and got it loose. ;-)

[@proclaimliberty2000]

That's awesome and good job!

[@flatulent954]

Thanks from over here in Sydney Australia. You saved me from buyting a new motor at AUD$875 or a AUD$300 service cost. cheers Paul

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@roanbasson4730]

You made me look good at work today. Never fixed any kind of fuel powered machine...ever. All the way from Namibia.😊😅

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@hemermadrigal]

I just wanted to say Thank You. It really worked on both of my pressure machine and Generator. They were Clogged and wouldn't s start. It worked Great. Thanks a lot. God Bless you!!

[@rockymontana1]

I had that problem with my power washer after sitting for a couple yrs,I opened the choke ,sprayed carb cleaner in and it started right up.That made me smile....lol

[@keiththrelkeld5890]

I had this exact same issue with a brand new General pressure washer. there was a build up of green and black muck inside the first jet that you showed. I was shocked as, like I said, it was brand new ( supposedly). Anywho, runs great now. good job, good vid

[@Elconbrioso]

Thanks for taking the time to do your video. I've had trouble with my trusty gen. that I've had for years - no longer need it for carpentry, but you know that one of these days It's going to come in handy. Cleaned out that main jet ( be careful to use the correct size of screwdriver on the soft brass folks) - there's improvement - but I'm going back in, for the remaining jets.

[@ridruk]

My Honda GX 270 won't start and I was searching through KZbin and found you. Thanks, I am going to try it

[@timmitcham656]

Good video! I did not read all of the comments before posting this so my ideas might have already been mentioned. Suggestion - after cleaning those pieces in the manner shown in the video, I would rinse them with some mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, or even a little bit of gasoline if you have nothing else (ONLY USE GAS IF YOU ARE SMART ENOUGH TO USE IT IN THAT MANNER WITHOUT A MISHAP). Then if you have a compressor, hit them with some compressed air to dry them and remove any tiny debris that remains. I personally take the lazy way out and spray them good with WD40 in an aerosol can which takes the place of a liquid cleaner and air pressure. AND YES clean carbs are not difficult but older cruddy carbs will require more effort!

[@terrykerrieward9575]

Thank you good sir for your description. You saved me 2x 1hour trips to town and a $100 repair bill. I hope good karma comes your way.

[@MartyChristianSoldier]

Save yourself this problem by using STA-Bil, I swear by this stuff, it not only cleans but it keeps the gas good for things such as this that don't get a lot of use. The best way to convince yourself this works, when you have something that starts to run bad, use sta-bil and it will fix it because it is obviously just getting dirty.

[@youtubered7856]

Marty Marsh Ur totally correct in fact the fuel u buy at Lowe's that has no ethanol in it for small engines @20gal premix or straight the main thing in it is a fuel stablizor!Probably is sta-bil brand as I have never had a problem since I got my first bottle of sta-bil and marvel mystery oil!I never do anything to my machines on the off season anymore!I can leave fuel in tank carb all winter outside under my deck and my huskvarna push trimmer and 3 mtd Bolen weed eaters will fire right up!Get stabilize your fuel peps and ur life gets much better

[@rodhuber3914]

KZbin RED7

[@thrackthedon]

Thank you so much. Great video! I reached a complete stalemate until I watched your video. Super helpful. God Bless You!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😃 Always use gas Stabil additive in your gas year round. It’s cheap insurance.

[@kyey1966]

Just use your video today and cleaned everything like you said and it started right up . Thanks for the video.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@tedr.richardson4655]

Your a Great teacher. Very well explained to detail. You surely have helped many of us. THANK YOU. Please keep making videos for Americans. Semper Fidelis.

[@onefixitman]

A single wire from a long wire brush works great for cleaning the jets. Just use the needle nose pliers to pull a set of wires out of the wire brush.

[@knighthawk86855]

Sunoco 94 octane has 0 Ethanol its all I ever use in my 4 cycle and 2 cycle engines for 10 years now and never have to rebuild my carbs..... Great video.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

That is exactly what I'm now using in all my small engines since posting this video.

[@MrMajorly]

And this just fixed our floor grinder that has a gx270 motor on it. It had sat for years. Thanks!!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Maj 👍😊

[@jamesphillippe3653]

thank you for this tip. my honda pressure washer is always hard to start, so I'll try this.

[@BadWeatherfreak]

Did it work?

[@f.mitchell5247]

Thank you 7 years later 😃🙌🏼

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@tedbryer1607]

Dont forget to clean out the sediment bowl- this has to be done as well.

[@Rpoke21]

Thanks, followed your instructions and it worked!! Much appreciated!

[@tedr.richardson4655]

Stone 755PM 8hp. I've had this mixer since 2000 With the original HONDA motor. I've mixed 1,000's of bags of mortar and now mix 80# bags concrete, the rubber paddles are worn off. I'm a vendor doing small jobs for the City of Fernandina Beach in Florida Its now 2024 and its still running . Honda, Honda, Honda 100% recommended Masonry Plus Florida

[@richardsandwell2285]

Its very expensive but here in the UK we can buy a synthetic petrol which is ok to leave in machinery for up to 5 years, the trick to do is buy some, let your lawnmower run out of petrol at the end of the season, then just put a little of this stuff in the tank and restart the engine for a minute before laying up for winter.

[@joebodkin6534]

Good thing to check first.Having rebuilt many Honda carbs,the jet usualy is not the problem.There minute passages in the carb that get plugged up and need cleaning, but a good idea.

[@tommy23490]

It's usually the transfer ports too small to get anything in to clean them. We use an ultrasonic tank 175 degrees with ultrasonic soap for about an hour or so. Cleaning the jets is never a bad idea though.

[@Anonymous01416]

Exactly what the man did in the video fixed my issue so I can’t complain.

[@kamran66]

Thank you, your video helped me to get the pressure cleaner started.....thumbs up!

[@thundermike9944]

Thanks for the video, I cleaned my brass parts with lacquer thinner and compressed air, honda gx270

[@miker5502]

Thank You..I have a Honda Generator that is giving me a problem running and this is the most likely suspect. Spark and fuel are OK but carburetor seems plugged so tomorrow I'll give this a go and see if this is the culprit. Cheers from newly Fiona wrecked Nova Scotia..lol. Cheers Mike. ( Edit: followed your instructions next day and this worked great..had my generator up and running in no time. Thanks Again!)

[@richardwilson9560]

Just subscribed! Best explanation I’ve seen online! Great job

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

I just clean out the fuel lines and the carbs when they clog, I can't get the folks I repair for to be that caring of what fuel they pour in their tanks - it's never enough of a priority to them at the time they are doing it I guess. Thumbs up.

[@BearMountainBigfootRescue]

Quick and easy and definitely why it wouldn't start.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@jerrymc9495]

i started using startron 5 years ago, and I have not had any trouble starting anything I own. used to be every spring I had to soak carbs or take to the shop, have not had to in 5 years

[@desandvalerieflanagan849]

Thank you so much, no clue about engines (chef) followed your instructions and I’m up and running again

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊 use Stable in your gasoline all the time and you will never have this problem.

[@tribulation138]

another cleaning device to clean jets. is to find a bread tie. strip plastic off. the wire is small enough to clean jets

[@blackbeard9563]

Guitar strings work better

[@92clintonr]

@@blackbeard9563 Who cares. Use what you can to clean the holes. If the holes are clean it really doesn't matter what you used to get them to that point.

[@gv280z]

Honda carbs are the best, I absolutely do run into these "remove the whole air filter box / carburetor combo" occasions, but sometimes you do get lucky if it's not a severe blockage, remove the bowl and use some starter fluid or carb cleaner, shoot up inside the jet, or run a garbage bag twist tie wire (plastic stripped off) up through the jet, lots of times, will get you going in a pinch, on the back of a truck.

[@commonconservative7551]

tip cleaners for a cutting torch tip is the tool everyone needs to buy for their tool box....they come with about 10 or more various sizes for just a couple bucks.....and don't forget drill bits come in multitude of sizes also

[@andyjohnson4485]

Hey thanks for the video, just helped me 100% fix my rotivator! A very Merry Christmas to you from Southern Spain!🥳

[@frankmc2602]

Perfect solution. Thank you. I could get mine to fire but it would not run--starved for fuel. The jets were blocked solid (not gummy)). Toughest part of the job was finding steel wire with a small enough diameter to clear each of the holes. Copper wire was too soft to break through without bending. Anyone have thoughts on running straight Berryman B12 through the gas tank at the end of the season to eliminate this problem (or is just running it to empty and draining the bowl sufficient)?

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Do not drain the bowl at the end of the season. Instead always keep a full tank of fuel with Stabil fuel additive in it and run it through the system. If you want to avoid a lot of problems, just keep Stabil fuel additive in the fuel all the time. The best thing to do is to put the Stabil fuel additive in the gas can and then add the fuel to the gas tank. This way you always have Stabil additive in the fuel system.

[@eidodoos]

you are very good at explaining thing. very clear and detail. gifted. keep it up

[@alanthompson2654]

Thank you very much. I have a Honda engine of this type in a UTV cart and this helped me fix it!

[@jackearnest164]

Thanks very much, worked like a champ...lots of green sticky ethanol BS in and all around the jets...and the bowl...great video!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Jack Earnest 👍😊

[@ron01drums91]

Unreal started up first time after this, your a legend man

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@FooFoo4UANDME]

Thank you very much for this. I had this very problem and resolved it using your video as guidance. Somerset UK 👍

[@proclaimliberty2000]

You’re welcome Dave! 👍😊

[@dazbog626]

Great video can’t wait to tune up the gx tomorrow

[@phillipquinn4013]

Thank you did do a clean of carby but only the main jet no start clean again this time do the jet above with all the holes where clogged cleaned back together now starts evey time BIG THANK YOU

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@darrellmount7020]

Guitar string works well for cleaning the holes in the jets. I would still spay it with carb cleaner.

[@richardbennett2790]

Saved me having to take it to the shop thank you for this vidio

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@jeffwalker1306]

Super helpful. Fixed my problem.

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

Most of the time the problem is a flooded engine not clogged jets. I have several Honda engines set up like yours. The problem is people DONT SHUT OFF THE GAS lever. Since the gas tank is in top and the gas is gravity fed, if you leave the gas lever in the on position your carb gets flooded. You can pull the handle all you want and it will not start. To correct it just turn the gas off and drain the bowl no need to keep going to the jets... For this reason I don't use the on\off switch to turn the engine off.. now I just turn the gas off ( when I'm,done,for the day) and let the engine run till it stops... just my 2 cents

[@Robbery117]

Thank you sir! Started first pull.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Robbery117 👍

[@BadWeatherfreak]

You are the man. Followed your instructions and it worked like a charm.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Bad Weatherfreak 👍😊

[@BadWeatherfreak]

@@proclaimliberty2000 the one thing I'd do happened along the way was that I broke the pull cord. Lol had to make a trip to homedepot to buy rope. 5 feet.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Bad Weatherfreak Thank goodness for Home Depot. When I built our house I was there all the time. My little boy called it daddy Home Depot 😂

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

Mine was running great starting first pull. Moved it around and tipped it now it barely pulls almost breaks my arm , will spit a bit of smoke occasionally but no turn over

[@Dan-ph7ze]

just about every honda GX series engines have the same type of carb build. so on that note if your gonna clean one out @lewie mcneely has a good point cutting torch tip cleaners work great especially if you spray if down with some carb cleaner and let it sit for a minute. but in my opinion if your going to clean one thats been sitting with fuel in it for awhile go ahead and pic up a carb rebuild kit. their cheaper then buying a new carb and it will help if some of the rubber grommets have started to break down. also while your in that deep go ahead and grab yourself a new throttle return spring and plop one of those on. check your spark plug maybe clean it up and your golden. if your looking at picking up a piece of equipment like this i would suggest buying atleast one carb rebuild kit a bottle of carb cleaner and extra spark plug a extra air filter and some rope for the pull start. if you grab those items you should be golden. but if your not going to use it often make sure you put some fuel stabilizer in the tank to make sure your fuel doesnt turn into gel lol. one last thing i strongly suggest. always this these engines, when you go to turn it off instead of just flicking the off switch cut the fuel off and let it burn the fuel in the carb and kill itself then flick that off switch. that will pervent fuel from gumming up in the carb if you accidently leave it for awhile and dont put fuel stabilizer in the tank. you follow those steps and you should be set for a long time before you need to even consider buying extra parts. thanks for sticking around this long and reading my rambling lol

[@delasantos]

Thank you for writing this good guide

[@Dan-ph7ze]

@@delasantos that's for reading it

[@scottogilvie467]

Easy to do and great video BUT brass jets should never be cleaned with steel wire, with any precise orifice you have to use a cleaning tool that is softer than the material the jet is made from... in this case copper wire or nylon strand. You risk deforming the jet orifice over time if you use something harder.

[@jmoney440]

Great video, very clear, and fixed my problem. Thanks!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

James c 👍

[@hellhound5307]

Thanks so much, great vid, first time working on a gokart n couldn't figure out what else could be the problem

[@proclaimliberty2000]

hell hound 👍

[@daniellapierre9798]

Thank you very much to have taken the time to do this tutorial, you just save me a good chunk of time and money. Very well made ❤😊

[@Niesha266]

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[@hobbyaddict9908]

Fuel, air, and park are the required items to run Intake, compression, power, exhaust are the 4 strokes of the 4 stroke engine.

[@jacksmith3189]

Hope you get feeling better soon.

[@conradb7200]

Excellent video ... very helpful! Thank You.

[@brucedougall]

THANKS! It worked! I appreciate you putting this video up. Saved me some money and time.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Bruce Dougall 👍😊

[@stogieholder1582]

Hey if you get a bit cleaner from a welding shop it work great for cleaning the jets and you can get all the way through it with that tool.try if your motor dont start.

[@1977np]

This video actually helped me out! Thanks so much. Appreciate it.

[@eldlaneta9128]

Thanks man that's a great video. Don't mind moving the camera, it is for our own good so we can have a better idea of what it is you were talking about? thanks buddy👍👍👍👍👍

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@andrewsommers8298]

why would small engine shops hate this video. it's basic troubleshooting.

[@anthonyspencer766]

Exactly why they would hate this stuff. Small engine shops love users who don't do the right prep before off season and don't know the basic troubleshooting to clean these parts, because they're regular business. A lot of people who can troubleshoot small engine problems means less people coming through the door except to buy new equipment, which isn't as regular. Although, there is enough planned obsolescence in most small pieces of equipment that most people tend to just toss their stuff when it fails, and buy new stuff every few years. Here's a profitable hobby: learn small engines, then go buy "defunct" lawnmowers on craigslist for $20, spend 30 minutes getting the engine running, buy a new deck, and resell.

[@Anonymous01416]

Because it’s simple job, many small engine repair guys know it’s probably dirty, old gas that has been sitting around for who knows how long. Quick cash but they will get the engine running and customer all they care is that you get it running and here is your payment! Done deal.

[@mcw089]

Many thanks for that link on the ethanol free gas.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

mcw089 👍

[@danginther2795]

Excellent tutorial, thanks!