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    5.5 hp honda clone only starts on fluid

    Determined two issues: 1) Gaskets 2) The choke is on a cable routed to the dash. When I put a manual lever on the carb, no issues. starts/stop/starts. Throttle response is great. Thanks for all the help.
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    5.5 hp honda clone only starts on fluid

    Ordered a new set of gaskets, so ill try when they arrive. 5) I drained the gas tank yesterday and put fresh fuel. - same symptoms. @Hellion: Yes, the symptoms are the same with the old carb. Yes, I used the choke to try starting cold. No go until I spray a small shot of starter fluid. I can...
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    5.5 hp honda clone only starts on fluid

    First time post. I already have searched for troubleshooting posts (and performed several steps). I have a Honda clone GX160 on my kids Trailmaster mini XRX. I can only get it to start on starter fluid, but it runs afterward. If I kill it, try to start again, no go. The motor also seems...
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