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Re: Have honda gx340 11hp pressure washer and gas keeps...
Excessive fuel entering the inlet manifold, carby needle and seat not shutting of fuel flow , remove and clean fit new gaskets and needle and seat if worn.
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http://engines.honda.com/company/faq Both of your questions and many more are answered by Honda here
People usually use synthetic oil in cars to be able to go more miles between changes. Honda says to keep the same change intervals even with synthetic oil. Seems like pouring money down the drain to me.
Usually if gas is getting into the motor oil it is because the float valve isn't closing in the carburator when the float bowl is full and gas keeps on flowing into the cylinder and down into the crankcase. This can be caused by any peice of dirt or foreign matter getting between the needle valve and the seat so it can't close. It can also be because the float is damaged and won't float.
Your Honda 5.5 hp engine specifically calls for SAE 5W30 engine oil. Use a good quality oil in the engine, and change it every 50 hours of run time. The pump will take 30weight non-detergent oil.
Using non-detergent oil in the engine will probably void your warranty, and will certainly shorten the life of the engine. Non-detergent oils have not been recommend by engine manufacturers in nearly 20 years.
Oil is cheap, go ahead and spend $4 - 5 on a quart of high quality oil. Your engine uses about 20 ounces per change.
Hello You should siphon out all the old gas you can. Replace with new gas. Check that the spark plug is good and the air filter is clean. Spray some carb cleaner in the carburetor.. Also, you should check the oil level and change the oil if it is black. If it tries to start after you spray the carb cleaner in but won't keep going then you know the carburetor needs a good cleaning
That engine requires a separate gas and oil. There is an oil sump with oil level needle and cap on the side of the engine. This is where you fill it with special pressure washer pump oil available from any good outdoor store or place where pressure washers are sold.
As for gas, Unleaded or Premium unleaded gas will work fine. Try not to use any fuel with ethanol blends however.
Here is a list of oils that will give you an idea what to buy for the oil reservoir:
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