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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Throttle lever in wrong position
Starter turns slowly or not at all
Fuel valve OFF
Out of fuel
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine)
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Loss of Power
Possible Cause
Throttle not set to FAST
Grass is too tall
Grass is too wet
Mower deck is clogged
Air filter is clogged
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
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Correction
Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position
(page
8).
• Use the recoil starter for at
least one mowing session to
allow the battery to charge
(page
9)
• Check for blown fuse
(page
16)
Turn the fuel valve ON
(page
3).
Refuel
(page
7).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page
7).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page
14).
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position
(page
8).
• Raise the cutting height
• Cut a narrower swath
• Use a slower ground speed
• Cut more frequently
Allow the grass to dry
Clean out the mower deck
(page
17).
Clean or replace the air filter
(page
13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page
7).
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Vibration
Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under the
mower deck
Blades loose
Blades bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft
Mowing and Bagging Problems
Possible Cause
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions
Grass bag clogged
Mower deck is clogged
Grass is too tall
Grass is too wet
Blades dull, worn, or damaged
Wrong blades installed
Correction
Clean out the mower deck
(page
17).
Tighten loose blade bolts
(page
12).
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the shift lever toward
the SLOW position
(page
9).
Set all levers at the same
cutting height position
(page
6).
Wash the grass bag
(page
17).
Clean out the mower deck
(page
17).
• Raise the cutting height
• Cut a narrower swath
• Use a slower ground speed
• Cut more frequently
Allow the grass to dry.
Sharpen or replace the
blades if necessary
(page
12).
Install correct blades
(page
12).
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