Just purchased a new to me 2006 20HP 4 stroke Honda elec start - I am told it has about 15 hrs on it. It will turn over but not start on a cold start. Give it a touch of starting fluid in the air inlet and it will fire right up - though it will be rough for 20 seconds or so. After that it runs great until I turn it off and let it sit for 15 minutes and it needs another hit of starting fluid.
The spark plugs are a little varnished, and I have a new set ordered - but I am thinking that isnt the problem considering it starts fine when warm. Do these symptoms point to an electric choke issue or gummed up carb? Thanks for any ideas to pursue.
The spark plugs are a little varnished, and I have a new set ordered - but I am thinking that isnt the problem considering it starts fine when warm. Do these symptoms point to an electric choke issue or gummed up carb? Thanks for any ideas to pursue.