Honda HRN216 Series Manual page 18

HRN216
Electric starter operates, but the engine cranks slowly or not at all
VLA type only
Will the engine start using the recoil?
Yes
Check the no load voltage at the battery.
12.7 V or more
Check engine compression
Spec: 73 psi @ 600 rpm
OK
Briefly crank the engine and confirm if
the pinion raises and engages the
flywheel.
OK
Check the cranking voltage at the starter
motor (P. 11-28). Be sure the two starter
motor wires are installed on the correct
terminals before testing.
9.0 V or more
(starter engaged)
Remove the starter motor and check if
the pinion is contaminated with grease
or oil (P. 9-12, P. 9-14).
Pinion OK
Replace the starter motor (P.
(P. 10-21).
Pinion does not raise
If pinion engages
flywheel: less than 9.0 V
Contaminated with
grease or oil
9-12).
No
Less than 12.7 V
Compression
above 80 psi
SERVICE INFORMATION
Go to "Hard Starting Using Recoil
Starter Or Poor Engine Performance"
on page 2-7.
Charge the battery for 24 hours using
PN 06320-VH7-UA2 charger.
Check the valve clearance (P.
valve clearance is within spec, the
camshaft decompressor may be
sticking. Replace the camshaft
(P. 10-8).
Confirm the starter wires are not
reversed. The white wire must connect
on the side of the starter motor near
the oil filler extension and the black
wire should connect near the muffler.
Check the cranking voltage at the
starter (starter spins but doesn't
engage):
Less than 10.5V : Replace the battery
Above 10.5V : Remove the starter and
check if the pinion is stuck. Go to
"CLEANING AND INSPECTING THE
PINION DAMPER ASSEMBLY"
on page 9-14.
Check the cranking voltage at the red
magnetic switch terminal.
Above 9.0V : Check the magnetic
switch for internal resistance.
Below 9.0V : Replace the battery.
Go to "CLEANING AND INSPECTING
THE PINION DAMPER ASSEMBLY"
on page 9-14.
3-15). If
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