Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start; Loss Of Power; Vibration Problems - Honda HRR216TDA Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF
Throttle lever in 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 Check gap, or replace spark plug (page 36)
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 to cut
Mower deck 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.

VIBRATION PROBLEMS

Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under mower deck
Blades loose, bent, damaged, or unbalanced
by improper sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as a bent
crankshaft
PROBLEMS
Correction
Turn fuel valve ON (page 9)
Move throttle lever to CHOKE position,
unless the engine is warm (page 16).
Refuel (page 38)
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (page 42).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 38).
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start engine
with throttle lever in FAST position.
Take mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair
Correction
Move throttle to FAST (page 18)
Raise cutting height (page 11), cut narrower
swath (page 24), use a slower ground speed,
or cut more frequently
Clean out mower deck
Clean or replace air filter (page 35)
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (page 42).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 38).
Take mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair
Correction
Clean out mower deck (page 25)
Tighten loose blades bolts. If blades are found
to be bent or damaged, take the lawn mower
to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for
inspection.
Take mower to an authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair
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