Predator dying

[rpolanco]

I'm having a real big problem with two engines I got for my go kart. The first one was a used Honda GX200 that wouldn't start without choke, and would die after 3 seconds of the choke on. It would also die if I turned the choke off. I swapped it for a BRAND NEW Predator 212 and it's doing the EXACT same thing. What can it be?

 

[Missile]

Have you tried fresh gas? Only thing in common with both engines.

 

[Karttekk]

Check for a collapsed or restricted fuel hose, crud in the tank, fuel valve partially closed if equipped, clogged fuel filter. It apparently isn't the engine if two engines exhibit the same behavior.

---------- Post added at 07:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:01 PM ----------

Check for any vacuum leaks, it could be sucking in air and leaning the mixture out.

 

[420Racer]

If you have a compressor try blowing a 100psi thought the gas gas line directly into the carb. Watchout because gas will fly out of the overflow. 9 times out of ten this will work but if not pull your carb off. Take the float bowl off. Remove the float and clean the inlet jet. It is a tiny hole in the jet and doesn't take much to plug it up

---------- Post added at 11:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 AM ----------

Maybe it is just a coincidence theyre both doing it......pretty common issue though from what you described

 

[420Racer]

Did you ever figure this out?

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

I just gotta say sumthin':
With the title:
"Predator Dying"
I almost thought it would be about tigers being endangered.