Honda HR215SXA Owner's Manual page 31

6. OPERATION
4. When the engine warms up, move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE
position. Set the lever in FAST ( * ) position for mowing, or in SLOW
(c) 1 position for idling.
THROTTLE LEVER
(HR215PXAI
THR WLE LEVER
(HR215HXA, HR215SXA,
HR215SMA)
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine in the CHOKE position, move the throttle
lever away from CHOKE as soon as the engine starts.
CLEARING A FLOODED ENGINE
If the engine won't start, after you have operated the starter several times, the
engine may be flooded with excess fuel. Use the following procedure to clear
and start. a flooded engine:
1. Move the throttle lever to STOP, and turn the fuel valve OFF.
2. Remove the spark plug, dry it, then reinstall it.
NOTE: Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
After the spark plug is seated, tighten l/8 to l/4 turn with a spark plug
wrench to compress the washer.
3. Turn the fuel valve ON, and move the throttle lever to FAST ( * ).
4. Operate the starter with the throttle lever in the FAST (* ) position.
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