Crunchy409
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Hello!
I own a Honda HRR2163VXA self-propelled walk-behind mower that will not start.
Short story: When I try to start, it may run one or two seconds in choke before dying. Turning the choke off kills it as well. I have checked the carburetor- it appeared very clean. I sprayed some cleaner in there while I was at it. I have also replaced the spark plug. Another clue: If it starts for a second or two, I can't get it to turn over again until I leave it for a minute or more. Does that indicate the fuel isn't getting to the engine?
Longer story: For the previous 1 or two lawn mowings that the mower worked, I needed to keep the mower in choke to keep the engine going. I know that this is cringe-worthy, but I really wanted to get the lawn done and didn't have time to diagnose issues. The last time that I got it to stay running I ran out of gas while mowing. When I put more gas in, it would not start- even with choke.
Please help me zero in on where I should be troubleshooting.
thank you so much!
~Matt
I own a Honda HRR2163VXA self-propelled walk-behind mower that will not start.
Short story: When I try to start, it may run one or two seconds in choke before dying. Turning the choke off kills it as well. I have checked the carburetor- it appeared very clean. I sprayed some cleaner in there while I was at it. I have also replaced the spark plug. Another clue: If it starts for a second or two, I can't get it to turn over again until I leave it for a minute or more. Does that indicate the fuel isn't getting to the engine?
Longer story: For the previous 1 or two lawn mowings that the mower worked, I needed to keep the mower in choke to keep the engine going. I know that this is cringe-worthy, but I really wanted to get the lawn done and didn't have time to diagnose issues. The last time that I got it to stay running I ran out of gas while mowing. When I put more gas in, it would not start- even with choke.
Please help me zero in on where I should be troubleshooting.
thank you so much!
~Matt