Honda GX270 stalls when fuel is advanced

[Big T]

Bought a used Stone Tamper plate compactor with 9 hp Honda GX 270 engine. Got it started but it dies when I turn the choke off and/or when I advance the gas to accelerate. Was told that is a sign of a clogged main jet in the carburetor. I don’t know how long this has been sitting as it was purchased at an estate auction.

 

[ak diesel driver]

Have you looked inside the tank? There's a screen on the fuel outlet. Otherwise carb. Can you make it run better using more choke?

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

We have 4 of those at work and they constantly have that problem, clean the carb and adjust ... And as les said clean the tank.

 

[jrsavoie]

Maybe try some Mechanic in a Bottle

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[Big T]

Have you looked inside the tank? There's a screen on the fuel outlet. Otherwise carb. Can you make it run better using more choke?

I looked inside the tank, noted there was barely any fuel and added some. Have not checked the screen.

I then got it to start on full choke, but backing off the choke it dies. Any combination of choke and acceleration, it dies.

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

Carb defiantly needs cleaned and adjusted and all will be good..