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Try changing the fuel filter.

Yes they do. If you remove the fuel line at the gas tank fitting it will be inside the fitting or the hose. It's red and kind of looks like a small straw with screened openings on the sides. If you remove the gas cap and look inside with a light you will see part of it where the hose fitting is...

Drinking Volcanica coffee. Costa Rican peaberry.

That noise is a pump used for testing the EVAP system. it usually happens 5 hours after turning the car off.

I run shell premium v-power with stabil in my GCV 160 and GCV 200. I’ve never really had any no start problems. I just perform general maintenance at the beginning of the season.

I would use 0W20 if that’s what is recommended. If you are worried about fuel dilution or severe driving conditions then change it sooner. But I would do that with any oil.

The best automotive led lights are made by Diode Dynamics. They're not cheap but they are the best that I've found.

On all my OPE I use the oil that comes with the unit for about 2 tanks of fuel and then change it with Amsoil 10W30 small engine oil. I change it again every 25 hours.

Honda HRX217 mower with GCV200 engine Changing air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, and engine oil. I had to remove and reseal the valve cover because of leakage. I adjusted the valves also. Refueling with Shell V-power premium fuel

They are a good tool to have. No mess and very convenient.

Change it now with Amsoil and follow the manufacturers recommendations for maintenance intervals.

I use Amsoil 10W30 small engine oil in my GCV200 and I turned up the engine rpm. It sounds and cuts nice.

I change all my vehicles in the spring and fall. I change my OPE every spring.

When I replaced my water heater I used all copper sweat connections with dielectric unions. I also replaced the cheap plastic drain valve with a brass ball valve with a garden hose fitting on the end. It’s very convenient if you need to drain it to replace the anode rod or gas valve or if you...

I have a Honda HRX217, bought it last year. Love it.