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I have a five horsepower Honda engine on an Excell model 2625 pressure
washer that is fairly new (a 2006 model) but I bought it refurbished with no
warranty. The engine starts fine when cold, but if I stop the engine after it gets
hot, the engine will refuse to start until it gets cool again (usually after a half
hour or so). Any suggestions?
Hello Gene:
Run then Engine as Usual. When it Gets Hot and Will Not Start, then Check for Fire at the Plug. If No Fire, then, Disconnect the Shut Off Wire from the Control Bracket First, Check for Fire at the Plug. If Still No Fire at the Plug; Then Disconnect the Shut Off Wire at the Coil and Check for Fire at the Plug. If No Fire at the Plug , then the Coil/Ign Module is Bad. The Coil/Ign Module to Flywheel Gap is .020in. If the Plug Fires at Anytime During these 2 Checks, then a Safety Switch, the Shut Off Switch or the Shut Off Wire May be the Problem. From your Description, it Sounds like the Coil/Ign Module/Magneto is Heatiing Up and Grounding; which Stops the Coil/Ign Module/Magneto from Firing the Plug Until the Coil/Ign Module/Magneto Cools. Then the Plug will Fire Again. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. Then Select Engine. Then Select the Model Engine on your Washer. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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| Comment | Thanks for your quick and concise answer, John. Since you wanted to know what happened next, I actually wound up working a swap with the original dealer to get a brand new machine in place of this refurbished model for just a few dollars more. So all turned out well and the refurbished machine got banished to the "Lemon" department. | ||
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John C. Bridgers Sr.
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Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Education/Credentials
Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.
Past/Present Clients
I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
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