I need some help.
I have a honda GCV160 and I have black smoke coming out and the lawnmower is having a hard time to run .
Replaced so far.
-carburator
- air filter
-spark plug
-oil
-new gas
Replacement will depend upon the results your initial inspection reveals.
Black smoke may indicate a too-rich condition.
A sticking choke will produce black smoke.
If it's white smoke, they've named a new pope.
There's a whole section on the Auto-Choke in the Honda section here