Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start; Loss Of Power - Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Throttle lever in the wrong position.
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.

LOSS OF POWER

Possible Cause
Throttle not set to FAST.
Grass too tall or wet.
Mower deck is clogged.
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.
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Correction
Turn the fuel valve ON. (page 10)
Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position,
unless the engine is warm. (page 17)
Refuel. (page 45)
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. (page 50)
Refuel with fresh gasoline. (page 45)
Gap or replace the spark plug. (page 38)
Dry and reinstall the spark plug. Start the
engine with the throttle in the FAST position.
Take the mower to an authorized Honda
service dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle to the FAST position.
(page 19)
Raise the cutting height (page 12), cut a
narrower swath (page 25), use a slower
ground speed (page 21), cut more frequently
when the grass is dry.
Clean out the mower deck. (page 26)
Clean or replace the air filter. (page 37)
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. (page 50)
Refuel with fresh gasoline. (page 45)
Take the mower to an authorized Honda
service dealer for repair.