Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Technical Information; Serial Number Locations - Honda 00X31-VL0-U540 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF
Throttle lever in the wrong
position (PDA, SDA)
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 (PDA,
SDA)
Grass is too tall to cut
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.
Vibration
Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under
the mower deck
Blade(s) loose, bent, damaged,
or unbalanced by improper
sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft
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Correction
Turn the fuel valve ON (page 6).
Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE
position, unless the engine is warm
(page 6).
Refuel (page 14).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 14).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 13).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle to FAST (page 7).
Raise the cutting height (page 5), cut a
narrower swath, use a slower ground
speed, or cut more frequently.
Clean out the mower deck (page 14).
Clean or replace the air filter
(page 12).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 14).
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Clean out the mower deck (page 14).
Tighten loose blade bolts (page 11).
If blade(s) are found to be bent or
damaged, take the lawn mower to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer for
inspection.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Mowing and Bagging Problems
Possible Cause
Engine speed is too slow to cut
well (PDA, SDA)
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions
Grass bag overfilled or clogged
(HRR)
Mower deck is clogged
Blade(s) dull, worn, or damaged
Wrong blade(s) installed

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

ENGINE
SERIAL NUMBER
There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the
mower frame. Record the engine and frame serial numbers in the
space below. You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts
and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
Engine serial number:_____________________________________
Frame serial number: _____________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________________
Correction
Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 7).
Release the clutch lever and push
slower (SDA, PDA). Move at a slower
speed (VKA).
Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 5).
Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass
bag if it is clogged with dirt (page 5).
Clean out the mower deck (page 14).
Sharpen or replace the blade(s) if
necessary (page 10).
Install correct blade(s) (page 19).
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AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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MODEL NAME AND
FRAME SERIAL NUMBER
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