HRX217TDA Only Runs With Choke On

[steelgtr]

Hi Guys, Picked one up for $25 not running. Put a plug in and lubed the recoil and she runs! But only with the choke on, fast mode is rough and idle dies. Any ideas?

thx

bob

 

[Rivets]

Carbs for those engines are less than $25. I would recommend you save the extra labor and time and just replace the carb.

 

[sgkent]

make sure the gas is fresh and check for vacuum leaks, crap in the gas tank blocking the fuel flow. What you are describing is a lack of fuel reaching the cylinder, whether it is a vacuum leak, clogged jet, bad fuel, loose head gasket, or other. With the choke on it pulls in more fuel than it would with the choke off.

 

[steelgtr]

Carbs for those engines are less than $25. I would recommend you save the extra labor and time and just replace the carb.

Thanks, aftermarket? Do you have a link to one that you like?

thx

bob

 

[steelgtr]

I found this but there are 2 versions? :

Honda Power Equipment HRX217 TDA Carburetor (Hrx217/K1/K2/K3/K4/K5)

Shop online for OEM Carburetor (Hrx217/K1/K2/K3/K4/K5) parts that fit your Honda Power Equipment HRX217 TDA, search all our OEM Parts or call at 269-385-1540

www.hondapartsnation.com

 

[Rivets]

I only recommend OEM, from a repair shop if possible.

 

[steelgtr]

Should this stay running on idle when I release the "Stop" lever?

 

[sgkent]

Since you are now the proud owner of a Honda mower, here is a really good place to start with those kinds of questions. https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/manuals/31VH7001.pdf

 

[steelgtr]

Since you are now the proud owner of a Honda mower, here is a really good place to start with those kinds of questions. https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/manuals/31VH7001.pdf

Thanks, I see that. I saw a youtuber with the same model could walk away with it idling. I remember my first Honda would stop the blade and let the motor run to empty the bag, etc. (IIRC)

 

[steelgtr]

What is the purpose of the idle throttle setting if you would not mow with it and can't empty the bag with it?