my honda hrb 475 fault. starts first time then cuts out after 5 mins of cutting / restarts and runs for 30 secs then cuts out / wont start for short while / then starts first time but cuts out after short while. i have cleaned the carb / changed the spark plug / run with the fuel cap off / any suggestions ?

tim jackson, July 2010

Could be a dirty air filter. Try it with the air filter off for a short while. If filter is very oily, replace it.

Stephen Brown, July 2010