Another Starting Problem: Honda HR215KSXA

[JMaldaner]

Last Fall when I put the mower away I drained the carb by shutting off the fuel line and running it dry. Today, I am trying to get it started for the first time with no luck so far. I have removed the air cleaner and used a small syringe to squirt some fuel into the carb. I pull the starter cord immediately and she fires up and runs until that small amount of fuel is used up, about 3-5 seconds, and then quits. I repeated the process several times with the same results each time. I have checked to make sure the fuel line is open. It sure appears that we are not getting any fuel feeding the carb. When I performed this procedure, I had the choke engaged fully. Any tips on what I should try next? Thank you in advance!

 

[Scrubcadet10]

I would remove and clean the carburetor.
I assume it has a GCV160 or 190 carb??

 

[sgkent]

let it sit awhile with a full tank and try again. I've had engines take five or six tries when the carbs are totally dry, especially if it is a gravity fed carb. Also some engines have a small shut off valve, and people forget about them.

 

[mechanic mark]

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Adjust valves with engine cold per specs in your operators manual.

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See item 1 fuel filter inside fuel hose at tank, have you changed it?

 

[bertsmobile1]

1) remove the fuel line to make sure the fuel supply to the carb is good
2) if fuel supply is good pull the tap apart & clean it then replace the rubber valve

 

[Gord Baker]

You might check that Float/needle is not stuck . Replace the spark plug just in case.

 

[JMaldaner]

Thank you all! Good suggestions.