Troubleshooting - Honda HT3810 Owner's Manual

9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine fails to start;
1. No fuel.
w Add fuel.
2. Shift lever in gear.
w Position shift lever in NEUTRAL.
3. P.T.O. lever engaged.-
Position blade (P.T.O.) lever in
DISENGAGE.
4. Spark plug faulty or-
Regap plug or replace (see p.43).
improperly gapped.
5. Spark plug wire loose- Check spark plug wire.
or disconnected.
6. Fuel not reaching
w See your authorized HONDA lawn
carburetor.
tractor dealer.
7. Discharged battery or -
Charge battery or retighten terminal.
loose terminal. (see
p.45).
Engine loses power;
1. Dirty air cleaner elements:-
Clean or replace, elements (see
p.42).
2. Spark plug faulty or. Regap plug or replace.
improperly gapped.
3. Engine overloaded. * Shift to lower speed.
Engine overheats;
1. Cooling air intake plugged.- Clean cooling air intake (see p.15).
2. Engine overloaded.
b Shift to lower speed.
3. Low engine oil level.- Fill with recommended oil (see
p.16).
4. Spark plug improperly.-
Regap plug or replace.
gapped
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