Ive got a Lawn Boy self propelled mower with a Honda GCV160 engine.
All last year it surged but kept working. This year I scalped my yard, ran out of gas, and after refilling it wouldn't start back again.
I've measured out the proper oil capacity and changed oil.
I've gone through two spark plugs (just in case that was it- the first new one was black dirty after one use, not sure if that is normal).
Bought a new air filter.
And just replaced the carburetor and gaskets (YouTube video).
After doing the carburetor replacement it fired up first shot. No surging. I thought I was good. I shut it off... Tried to fire it up again and the surging is back. I can play with the choke a bit but in either open or closed it'll do it.
I'm no mechanic so I'm not sure what's wrong. Is it just time for a new one? Or Worth repairing? Is there anything a non mechanic can try?
