Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Problems - Honda HRT216TDA Harmony II Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS

ENGINE PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start
Check control positions.
Check fuel.
Remove and inspect spark
plug.
Take mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
Loss of Power
Check throttle position.
Check grass height.
Check under mower deck. Mower deck clogged.
Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Throttle lever in wrong position. Move throttle lever to CHOKE
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating or draining 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.
Possible Cause
Throttle not set to FAST.
Grass too tall to cut.
Air filter clogged.
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Correction
Turn fuel valve ON (p. 9).
position, unless the engine is
warm (p. 16).
Refuel (p. 40).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 44).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(p. 40).
Check gap, or replace spark
plug (p. 37).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Start engine with throttle lever
in FAST position.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Correction
Move throttle to FAST (p. 18).
Raise cutting height (p. 11), cut
narrower swath (p. 25), or cut
more frequently.
Clean out mower deck.
Clean or replace air filter
(p. 36).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 44).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(p. 40).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
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