Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda small engine, honda gx 160, air gap

Question
I have a Honda GX-160 sn Goo1-3449761 5.5 hp installed on a aerator the engine starts ok and idells until it is under a load for a short time then it stalls and dyes and will not start gain until it cools down then it will restart and the same thing

Answer
Hi  Bill

if unit has a low oil shutdown wire , pull the yellow or orange wire from the connector @ the crankase engine wall  ( wire goes through ) into  low oil float assy
retest unit , if still happens  -pull black wire going to ignition  kill termianl retest if still happens -  replace ignition  coil    and reset air gap to 0.010 - 0.012 thou  fit covers , check oil and clean air filter  and   drain float bowl
let her rip      coil is going o/c  when gets a little heat on it  , cools   can start again
for while then stop  , cycle repeats


cheers

paul