TW 125 chipper honda issues

[deezyboy]

Hi y'all,

 

Got a 2002 125 with a replaced honda engine on it, my own work at the mo is quiet and the jobs that are on are quite happy to leave brash on site (ideal!) however chipper is sat up and I start it up every other week. Recently the engine flashes up fine but then conks out (not ideal) 15 seconds ish later. It is then a beggar to start and I end up walking away from it! However, if I drag the machine around the yard abit or take it up the street and back on landy it will start up fine and run smoothly.

 

Has it been stationary for too long and settled or something else?

 

Also, the small plastic fuel filter just before fuel enters the engine has only the smallest amount of fuel in it at any time, is this normal?

 

Cheers boys, Ben

[defenderjack]

the inline fuel filter needs to be full or pretty much full , is there bubbles being dragged in ? if so its drawing air in , id start with replacing filter and check hoses , maybe crud in tank could be something simple , good luck with it

[Rich2484]

Remove filter. Take tank Off and clean it out. Blow down pipe and clear tank pickup, also worth cleaning carb.

[geoff]

The pump on these is engine mounted, or was on mine, which is upstream of the filter, the fuel pipe from tank to filter can go porous, you wont see a leak, but it will suck air, replace it, & check the filter for splits too, this will most likely cure your problem, & costs pennies.

Edited July 9, 2014 by geoff

[Firestorm]

Sounds like it could be a knackered spark plug.

[defenderjack]

I'd still go with fuel problem if the filters got no fuel in it .

[geoff]

I'd still go with fuel problem if the filters got no fuel in it .

 

Yep, the fuel lines on these do go porous, Iv'e seen it, worth cleaning the tank too at some stage, & make sure the fuel cap lets air in.