engine cant idle without choke

[kartsandatvs]

Hello guys, I have a new 6.5 hp predator (honda clone) that dies when opening the choke, can only open it half way , I removed the plastic cover that holds the filter but the filter is still in place, my first thought was rejeting higher but, its probably a low rpm adjustment in the carb, help please

 

[landuse]

Hello guys, I have a new 6.5 hp predator (honda clone) that dies when opening the choke, can only open it half way , I removed the plastic cover that holds the filter but the filter is still in place, my first thought was rejeting higher but, its probably a low rpm adjustment in the carb, help please

I know it is new, but there could be some dirt stuck in the carb. A carb cleaning might help

Seeing that it is new, why don't you just return it and get a new one

 

[Poboy kartman]

I know it is new, but there could be some dirt stuck in the carb. A carb cleaning might help

Seeing that it is new, why don't you just return it and get a new one

I agree on both counts. Dying without choking is a sure sign that it's not getting enough fuel for whatever reason. Unfortunately the only place I've seen one of these engines is in a HF circular. If it has a fuel shut-off valve at the tank I would suspect that first.

Again, return it if you can. Post back if you can't.

 

[OzFab]

Motion carried

 

[kartsandatvs]

Thanks, I will clean the carb tomorrow and let you know, I bought this engine about a year ago so returning it its probably out of the question.

 

[OzFab]

I bought this engine about a year ago so returning it its probably out of the question.

Aaah; usually, when someone refers to something as "new" it means "purchased recently", that's where we were confused. If we'd know you bought it a year ago, we wouldn't have made that suggestion...

Thanks, I will clean the carb tomorrow and let you know

It may just be a bit of grit in the main jet or emulsion tube but, just in case, have a look at this thread

 

[phattireminibike]

I had the same problem. I had to clean the tiny fuel passage for the pilot jet. Mine is plastic. This video was very helpful to me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaMqiHvWGec

 

[kartsandatvs]

Thanks for your video phattireminibike, I will check this out and let all of you know wahtg happend

 

[happy_8637]

i know my friends cart did this and he found thehttp://www.diygokarts.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=34676&d=1365175551 plastic piece was cracked behind the carb

 

[joey c]

I have a 6.5 greyhound I recently Cleaned The Carb And In The Process I took the throttle Springs And Linkage Rod Off, I Reassembled everything now it only Runs with the Choke On? .. Help!!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Welcome to the forum, Joey. We would encourage you to start your own thread, rather than "jack" someone else's. When you DO, take and post a couple pictures of your carb, and we'll see what we can do to get you sorted out.