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Does anyone know where I can get a hold of a service manual for a Honda GXV140, GJAB 7078974, A2Y.
I tipped the mower over (Stiga self propelled) to clean under it and I feel oil has gone somewhere it shouldn't have (blocked a breather ?) and now the engine will not run unless the throttle is kept in the choke position at all times. I have removed/cleaned the carby and replaced all inlet manifold gaskets and replaced the air filter.
I would like to investigate further but without a manual it is all "suck it and see".
If there is a breather where is it. Is it under the flywheel ?
Any help appreciated for some other problem to look for.

Cliff did you drain and replace the oil from the engine before you run the motor?

As to the manual I will have a look to see if I have one and if so I let you know once I have uploaded it to the parts list and manuals area. We do have the owners manual in the parts list area.

Bruce

Hindsight is a wonderful thing so no, I did not drain the oil before I tipped the mower over or afterward. I now imagine I have filled the top end of the engine with oil but thought it would have cleared by now. Yes, I have the owners manual already but this does not offer much of a break down unfortunately.
Due to the need to have the throttle set to the choke position all the time I had been under the impression I was looking for a vacuum leak. My usual course of action was to grab the WD40 or RP7 and with the engine running spray around the engines gasket joints and listen for a raise in engine RPM. Have not done this yet due to lack of time and an uneasy feeling I am missing something.

Cliff Ryan:- Did you end up sorting this problem out? I'm asking as I have the exact same problem. I think the mower may have been tipped on it's side before it was dropped off to me. If you did manage to find the problem, please shed somelight on it for me.

Moe TheLawn you could have dirt in the main jet which is located under the idle speed screw. Try taking it out by removing the screw and lever the black plastic (has two flat sides) out. Then give it a good clean out and see what happens.

Bruce:- I'll do that this weekend. Will post findings.

Thanks Bruce