Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)/Honda 2HP outboard

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Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. - 9/17/2006


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Hello Sir.

I have a BF2D Honda. I have recently stripped down and cleaned the carb. Now the motor will only run on full choke and dies when I open the throttle or push the choke in. When the motor has warmed a bit I can push the choke in a small way and the speed increases. There doesn't seem too much to tweak on this carb. Please can you offer some pointers. Thanks  

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 Hello Barry:

 Did you Soak the Carburator Overnight in Cleaning Solution(carburator cleaner)? Cleaning Carburators with Spray Carburator Cleaner just Loosens up the Varnish Inside the Carburator. The Loose Varnish Causes the Problem you Described. Soak the Carburator Overnight and Blow Out All the Passages with Compressed Air. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. I enjoy knowing the Outcome. Thanks.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John

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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.

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I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

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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.

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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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