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Message: [QUOTE="Rich Rohrich, post: 1469722, member: 16241"] A new plug and fresh gas is always the first place to start. The pilot jets on those carbs are incredibly small so it's super easy for them to get plugged up when they sit and the fuel deteriorates. Pulling the jet and soaking it in carb cleaner overnight , followed by blowing compressed air through it till you can see there are no obstructions is often times required. Given it's age it's also worth checking the valve clearance. When the valve clearance starts to tighten up with wear they become very hard to start. If you get the Honda service manual all of this stuff is relatively easy to do for anyone with decent mechanical skills. It's a very easy engine to maintain if you follow the Honda recommended service intervals. [/QUOTE]