I've been helping my brother in law get his HJ45 started. Lots of cleaning, priming fuel, etc. We finally figured it out and I thought I'd share for anyone experiencing the same issue.
The stop button connected to the engine stop lever on the governor was pushed in, but apparently there is a spring inside the governor that keeps the valve open (item 14 on page 3-23 of the shop manual). I think this spring is broken. We zip tied the lever in the forward position and it finally started.
The stop button connected to the engine stop lever on the governor was pushed in, but apparently there is a spring inside the governor that keeps the valve open (item 14 on page 3-23 of the shop manual). I think this spring is broken. We zip tied the lever in the forward position and it finally started.
