Honda Harmony carb and cleaning

[flacoman]

A neighbor set out a Honda HR215 mower last week. Cosmetically it was in excellent shape and was an early model ,with a cast aluminum deck. After some rope pulling and a few squirts of ether, the carb was pulled and discovered full of rust and glop.

An overnight soak in the carb dip revealed a main jet completely plugged, so an icepick was brought to bear. After reassembly it ran for about ten minutes or so at which time I replaced the fuel filter again.

Now that it's running well after its flush, should I re-build the carb or let 'er rip?
TIA
Jorge

 

[mechjames]

Good find.

Now that it's running, just add a bit of seafoam to the gas, and use it.

If you can find Ethanol Free Gas, it will keep the carb clean. Otherwise, use a fuel stabilizer when you buy your gas if you buy more gas then you would use in a month's time.

 

[flacoman]

I'll have to go with the stabilizer. Off to Craig's it goes!