To date I have stayed away from Chonda�s as most of the ones I see at the junkyards are trashed and beyond repair � well economically anyway. I haven�t had any luck in finding a second hand Honda yet to repair but I�m sure that will happen one day.
Anyhow I just acquired this Sanli which is just about brand new. The entire mower hardly has a mark on it and the catcher is in perfect condition, albeit a little difficult to get on and off. I only offered the guy $20 incase it was catastrophically stuffed. Thought it would be a good chance to look into OHV engines nonetheless.
The bloke I bought it off said it was stuffed but I did some small checks:
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- Replaced the fuel and cleaned the fuel filter as it looked like the old owner put 2 stroke in it.
- Check for spark and cleaned the plug whilst I was at it.
- Oil was perfectly clear and at the full mark.
I thought he might have flooded it so I gave it a few pulls with the fuel off before replacing the plug. After putting it back together it fired right up and the smoke disappeared after 30 seconds or so. I think it might have been the last of the 2 stroke mix.
I haven�t serviced this type of engine before and would appreciate some pointers so I don�t stuff it up un-necessarily.
I am particularly interested in the OHV servicing procedures and the differences with between the side valve engines I have worked on so far. I understand the Honda copy carbies are also a little more complex than briggs and Tecumseh carbies.
I have watched videos on the procedures however I�d like to confirm the correct way before I start.
I know some people don�t like chonda�s but I�ll reserve my judgement after working on it!
Included a couple of photos for the records.
Thank you.