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After struggling to get all the carb gaskets and packings in place, I came up with a simple improvement. Make two long studs ,same length as the bolts from 6mm threaded bar. Screw these into engine. The gaskets and carb can be assembled easily in order, and fixed in position with 2 nuts in air filter.
I am really sorry that you had to suffer through that ordeal brother.......lol Thanks for the shout-out, I really do appreciate you and all of the support you have given me. I love you like a brother from another mother! "It's Donut Time"
it could be an air leak between the carb and the block, they often run like this when this is the case, the engine idle suddenly drops and then they stall when theres a very lean mixture. could try new gaskets and nipping the 2 carb bolts up gently until it runs smoothly. This has always worked well for me with those gcv135/160 engines
I have been struggling with this damn mower carb for 3 years since new. Thanks for the video - I have been cleaning this carb twice during the season for 3 years. Surely this is a design fault by Honda. I am hopefully getting a free new carb from my supplier soon and I'm going to run it on Aspen fuel only. Its definitely due to the size of the jet not being correct and it needs to be bigger for more fuel.
I don't know how the engineers at Honda were able to design a mower that coats the whole deck and engine in dirt...but they did...I have one, and am surprised by the amount of debris and dust in the air cleaner after a single mow. I clean the filter after each use. The oil seal installation on the governor shaft helped keep the oil drip from adding to the mess.
Honda air filters are a tad fatter than the square Briggs filter. I just learned that on youtube a couple of days ago. The Briggs kind make an imperfect seal.
Krispy kreme is the best donut, they are god awful delicious when you get them hot off the plate! They kind of lose there awesomeness after a day. Still good but not sensationally good! )
What causes the blockages in the carb jets? Is it lack of fuel filter, varnish type material in the fuel or a mixture? Shame you couldn't get it running completely sweet after a cleanup.
One Thing I Have Noticed On Here ( RUclips ) Not Many People Put Fuel Filters On Their Push Mowers. Every Mower That I Do, I Always Add A Fuel Filter As A Habit. It Keeps A Lot Of Junk Out Of The Carburetor And They Are Very Cheap. CRAZY..
Does the carb float pin part to pin facing up or down? Also my lawnmower HRX 426 , the self drive works but it’s very slow, and when the lawnmower hits the floor it don’t work. When I move it up to check if the drives turning it is turning fine. Any idea ? Chain on and belt looks strong.
Excellent video. Followed it carefully and used all new gaskets but every time I switch the fuel on I'm getting leaks from the carb area. Tried refitting 3 or 4 times and same problem. Any ideas? It never leaked before the carburettor cleaning..
Hello mick loving your informative videos.. Can I ask.. Ive got a sovereign xsz40 mower and want to do a carb and engine service.. Any idea what kit I will need and wheres the best place to buy.. Many thanks
@@themowerman Hi, I'm having the same problem, had the carb off and on 3 times still surging, where's the cheapest supplier Mick? seen them at Just under £100 is that the norm?
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Hi mick, I’ve done almost what you’ve done, and it’s still hunting 🤷♂️
Clean the carb again...
Morning cupcake, those recoils can be a real pain. I bet once you got it you were "Happy As Larry"
Oh yeah me old mucker
Great job again mick end of an era the old micks mowers shack gone where it all began 👍👍👍👍
Great video. My scrap man dropped one of them off to me Tuesday. The owner couldn't get it to work. It turns out the fuel tap was off. It runs sweat.n
After struggling to get all the carb gaskets and packings in place, I came up with a simple improvement. Make two long studs ,same length as the bolts from 6mm threaded bar. Screw these into engine. The gaskets and carb can be assembled easily in order, and fixed in position with 2 nuts in air filter.
Yeah I have done that
I am really sorry that you had to suffer through that ordeal brother.......lol Thanks for the shout-out, I really do appreciate you and all of the support you have given me. I love you like a brother from another mother! "It's Donut Time"
No worries mate
3mm cord rocks... done with 3.5....😁🤠
it could be an air leak between the carb and the block, they often run like this when this is the case, the engine idle suddenly drops and then they stall when theres a very lean mixture. could try new gaskets and nipping the 2 carb bolts up gently until it runs smoothly. This has always worked well for me with those gcv135/160 engines
Yeah I hear ya.. I stuck a new carb on it the next day and now runs sweet as a nut
@@themowerman what carb did you put on? Genuine honda seems to be around £90?
@@dhutch2000 well you can't beat a genuine.. a copy is like £20..
@@themowerman which do you fit?
@@dhutch2000 depends on the mower.. if it's a small one and cheap.. a copy. If it's big and expensive a genuine
Nice one Mick👍🏻
Thanks cupcake
I have been struggling with this damn mower carb for 3 years since new. Thanks for the video - I have been cleaning this carb twice during the season for 3 years. Surely this is a design fault by Honda. I am hopefully getting a free new carb from my supplier soon and I'm going to run it on Aspen fuel only. Its definitely due to the size of the jet not being correct and it needs to be bigger for more fuel.
Yeah.. you will need to rim them jets out.. it helps lots
@@themowerman Thanks for replying - I have my fingers and everything else crossed
Good that a new carb got it running sweet for you, ya sure did devourer those awful doughnuts
Lol discussing
Love my 476 and that was a great vid Mick. I will use this one for reference .
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I don't know how the engineers at Honda were able to design a mower that coats the whole deck and engine in dirt...but they did...I have one, and am surprised by the amount of debris and dust in the air cleaner after a single mow. I clean the filter after each use. The oil seal installation on the governor shaft helped keep the oil drip from adding to the mess.
Honda air filters are a tad fatter than the square Briggs filter. I just learned that on youtube a couple of days ago. The Briggs kind make an imperfect seal.
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Krispy kreme is the best donut, they are god awful delicious when you get them hot off the plate! They kind of lose there awesomeness after a day. Still good but not sensationally good! )
Way to go Dave!! Did you remember to mix the laxatives in with the Creme filling? Take Human Bites Mick!!!
You would know about how big the bits should be old man
Thanks for the ramp mate, will make life easier for Pauline and me!!!!
Lol
What causes the blockages in the carb jets? Is it lack of fuel filter, varnish type material in the fuel or a mixture? Shame you couldn't get it running completely sweet after a cleanup.
It's bad fuel.. and the carbs do wear out over time
One Thing I Have Noticed On Here ( RUclips ) Not Many People Put Fuel Filters On Their Push Mowers. Every Mower That I Do, I Always Add A Fuel Filter As A Habit. It Keeps A Lot Of Junk Out Of The Carburetor And They Are Very Cheap. CRAZY..
True that mate
Great info in this one Mick thanks bud 👍
You lucky devil - real American Donuts
Yummy
You will get a parcel from me too
Donuts 🍩 mmmmmmmmmm ! Like Homer and beeeeeer ! I'm with Bruce they are such a pain but the end result probably best engine out there !
they have a habit of moving one of the springs to another hole on the side to get more rpms out of it to cut the wet grass
Does the carb float pin part to pin facing up or down?
Also my lawnmower HRX 426 , the self drive works but it’s very slow, and when the lawnmower hits the floor it don’t work. When I move it up to check if the drives turning it is turning fine. Any idea ? Chain on and belt looks strong.
Also after giving the carb a full clea. , the lawnmower is now surging and revs are going up and down in idle
Then the carb will need cleaning again
Excellent video. Followed it carefully and used all new gaskets but every time I switch the fuel on I'm getting leaks from the carb area. Tried refitting 3 or 4 times and same problem. Any ideas? It never leaked before the carburettor cleaning..
The float and or needle and seat need looking at or the bowl o ring..
@@themowerman thanks, will do.
Hello mick loving your informative videos.. Can I ask.. Ive got a sovereign xsz40 mower and want to do a carb and engine service.. Any idea what kit I will need and wheres the best place to buy.. Many thanks
You will get all the bits you need on eBay but will probably have the find the parts separately
I’ve cleaned all my jets there’s no crap in them but it’s still surging
Did you file the main jet and the slow running one too..
Yes double checked them all I took it to the shop they sorted it a couple weeks later same problem it’s the Honda hrb425c
@@Liam-lw5iq time for a new carb then I would say
@@themowerman Hi, I'm having the same problem, had the carb off and on 3 times still surging, where's the cheapest supplier Mick? seen them at Just under £100 is that the norm?
@@Dooker1958 try L&S or garden hire spares
Save one for Riley Mick
Yeah those donuts did look disgusting LOL , that honda u did what u could on it sometime a new carb does it more justice
Mick go easy on the donuts or you wont be able to fit into your mankini ! LOL🍩🍩🤣😂 Roger
Lol
Reason you like o us WD40?
Not as harsh on the rubber components as carb cleaner
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Thanks for popping by.. it's hard to get the camera in when your working.. but I try my best
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Lol