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Originally posted by javadog
Try removing the float bowl and cleaning the jets, before going to the trouble of rebuilding the carb. I had a Honda a few years back and had to clean the crap out of the bowl frequently. No fuel filter and a poor tank venting system ensured a constant addition of crap to my fuel.

Sold it and bought a John Deere and never looked back.

JR
Honda engine here, on a commercial grade walk behind snapper...I installed an inline motorcycle filter. I've noticed the float bowl has a drain plug, but never had to use it. I also turn off the fuel to the carb after every mowing, let the carb run dry... So far, so good...no problems. Contaminated fuel in the float can cause problems...
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