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caleb Posted on May 19, 2012
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Honda mower engine oscillates when idling. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbmtcyPR2DM

It is an HRX 217, two years old. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbmtcyPR2DM

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The carb needs to be cleaned. The main jet and nozzle are the areas to pay attention to. The main jet screws into the carb in the same spot that the float bowl screw goes into. The nozzle sits above that and if you tap the carb (carefully) on the bottom once the main jet is removed the nozzle will drop out. Use a small piece of wire to clean all the small holes in the jet and nozzle. Make sure they are open and free of clogs. This is a common problem with all small engines.

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SOURCE: Mower surging.

did you leave gas in it for the winter gas is only good for 30 days in small engines drain it and try fresh gas

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: mower starts first pull then engine oscillates up

It might be a dirty air filter or a weak govener spring.

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  • Posted on Jul 31, 2011

SOURCE: I am having to replace

Your answer can be found at the link below on page 44. This will walk you through removing the cable and the settings for adjustment after replacement

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/pdf/manuals/31VH7001.pdf

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First, I'm not a Honda mechanic.
* Check warranty. Call for service.
*** Following for information only.***
* Of all the vids I've listed below I was wondering why no one mentioned a fuel filter. Manual; https://powerequipment.honda.com/support/owners-manuals/lawn-mowers/hrm
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* Honda (old) won't stay running; (cleaning main jet); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZLrHXMtYGU
* Honda won't start (troubleshoot method); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1YgUKh1Tw
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Aloha, ukeboy57

Update: 07/10/2018 Jim replied that He found (the shop did)a weak or partially shorted out ignition coil. Wow, This used to be a common problem with the old pull to start mowers way back in the 50-60's. Bad coils were common as they were hand wound and open. Modern coils are usually encased in plastic to prevent water from entering wire winding. I'm wondering where they are getting coils from?
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