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EW, checked the oil and it's at the full mark. But these
engines won't run if the low oil alert is giving false info.
Some googling told me to disconnect it as a test. Not sure
if that's right or not but that's what some guys do. When I bought my used log splitter the low oil wire was cut off at the block. Apparently a prior owner had the same problem and just said screw it. That engine runs fine when it's warm but has the same cold start problems.
I ordered a service manual from Helm to figure it out.
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Old time mechanic told me to use wd-40 instead of ether. Easier on engine and lubes a little also. Works great.
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I heard about the wd-40 trick and tried that last year. I wasn't sure how much to squirt down the throat so used a very short burst and it didn't help. Maybe it is an ignition problem or I didn't squirt enough into the carb?
Thanks for the reminder.
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Ken, is it possible the same mechanic or shop has worked on both carbs and have the settings too lean to start them? I have a saw (realize you are not using mixed fuel) that first time ever giving problem surprised me rather recently. Then same again a week ago. Thought on it and realized I had changed the type of oil being used in the gas. kt
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It's entirely possible they are both set too lean but one of them has not been to the shop and the other gave me the same trouble before taking it in. When the service manual arrives I will rebuild the carburetor myself. I haven't found a carb rebuild kit for this engine (online anyway) and rebuild info seems hard to come by. There's probably not much to it other than a cleaning and float adjustment.
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Ken, the same chain saw I mentioned above locked up a few years ago. Had to replace a lot of parts. Asked what caused it and the shop who did the work; who sold the saw and only ones who ever serviced it said, the fuel mixture was set too lean. Did not bother them at all the 3 or 400 repair bill. kt
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Got back to this today. It would start and run for a few seconds on ether but wouldn't stay running. Pulled the carburetor and dropped the float bowl. It all looked clean, orifices and jets seemed to be fine but I sprayed it all out with carb cleaner anyway. Put it back together, same problems starting. So I replaced the Honda carburetor with a Chinese made STENS carburetor. Two pulls and it started right up. I'll see how it starts cold tomorrow when I pressure wash the deck.
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