PROBLEM
A. Engine will not start
B. Loss of power, hard
starting.
C. Engine will not idle
properly.
D. Engine runs hot or
overheats.
E. Control mechanisms
for depth of blade
will not function.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Spark plug lead wire loose
or disconnected.
3. Defective spark plug.
4. Throttle control lever not
in proper position.
5. Engine flooded or flooding.
6. Stale or contaminated
gasoline.
7. Engine switch off.
8. Oil level low.
1. Spark plug lead wire loose.
2. Defective spark plug.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Air cleaner dirty.
5. Air vents clogged or plugged.
1. Idle speed too slow.
2. Spark plug gap incorrect.
3. Air cleaner dirty.
1. Oil level low.
2. Engine cooling fins or baffles
clogged with dirt and debris.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Parts bent, distorted, worn
out or missing.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill gasoline tank.
2. Reconnect spark plug lead wire.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Move throttle control lever to start position.
5. Start engine with choke fully open.
6
Drain, clean tank and system and refill with
fresh gasoline.
7. Turn engine switch to ON position.
8. Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
1. Tighten spark plug lead wire.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Properly adjust carburetor.
4. Clean and service air cleaner. (See the Honda
Operation and Maintenance illustrations.)
5. Clean vent in gasoline tank cap and carburetor.
1. Adjust carburetor idle speed or idle mixture.
2. Set spark plug gap .030 (.76mm) for Honda
engine.
3. Clean and service air cleaner. (See the Honda
Operation and Maintenance illustrations.)
1. Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
2. Clean and remove obstructions.
3. Readjust
carburetor.
1. Inspect control mechanism and repair
or replace damaged, worn out, or missing
components.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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