20 hp Honda GX620 issue

[gks72]

OK...skid has been stored for about 8 months. Battery fully charged, new spark plugs, full tank of gasoline..turn the key....nothing.

Thoughts?

fuel varnished up in the carb?
corroded wires?
ignition coil failure?


It sat over the winter before and started right up for the first gig of the year.

 

[Henry Bockman]

OK...skid has been stored for about 8 months. Battery fully charged, new spark plugs, full tank of gasoline..turn the key....nothing.

Thoughts?

fuel varnished up in the carb?
corroded wires?
ignition coil failure?


It sat over the winter before and started right up for the first gig of the year.

Possibly water in the tank from condensation. If it's trying to start, try shooting a little hot start in the carb then starting it. I've had to do this in the past but once you keep it running for about a minute or so everything gets cleared out and it's fine. Did you crimp in the spark plug when you put it in?

 

[Russ Johnson]

If it sat for 8 months without stabilized fuel in it, my vote is for varnish.

 

[Alexy]

OK...skid has been stored for about 8 months. Battery fully charged, new spark plugs, full tank of gasoline..turn the key....nothing.

Thoughts?

fuel varnished up in the carb?
corroded wires?
ignition coil failure?


It sat over the winter before and started right up for the first gig of the year.

You answered it. With gas now having 10% ethanol it will gum up in DAYS if there is moisture present.

 

[Big Mike]

When you say "turn the key...nothing" are you saying that the machine doesn't turn over? If that is the case there are a multitude of possible problems (all electrical).

 

[Guy Blackmon]

If you turn the key switch and don't hear the starter solenoid in-gauge check key switch fuse. You can start there first.

 

[gks72]

The starter turns over. I don't know why I didn't put something in the fuel prior to storing it. Last spring it fired right up.

Thanks for all the input. I'll let you know how I make out, I think the fuel line is getting replaced too, its awfully rigid for flexible tubing.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

If it sat for 8 months without stabilized fuel in it, my vote is for varnish.

bingo

 

[gks72]

WELL, hate to break the news but fuel was fine. I don't know if it just wanted to wait for April or the pistons needed some lubrication. A friend told me to pull the plugs and shoot a little "Blaster" down in and the bugger fired right up.

However now the unloader is stuck in bypass. and yes its a k7.

 

[HoodsPlus]

Blaster is the best product out there, for me, it almost replaces duct tape! I have a can of it in every room! Wouldn't be with out it!