Handlebar; Spark Plug; Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start - Honda HRS216PKUA Owner's Manual

Handlebar

1. Loosen the handlebar locking knobs.
2. Press and hold the blade control lever.
3. Swing the handlebar forward. Prevent the cables from getting
pinched or kinked.
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to tighten the locking knobs
to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
LOCKING
KNOB (2)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start

Possible Cause
Blade control not engaged
Fuel valve OFF
Out of fuel
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating petrol, or refueled with bad
petrol
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
Grass is too tall
Mower deck is clogged
Air filter is clogged
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating petrol, or refueled with bad
petrol
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Correction
Hold blade control lever
against the handlebar
(page 7)
Turn the fuel valve ON
(page 3).
Refuel (page 5).
Refuel with fresh petrol
(page 5).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 11).
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Take the mower to an
authorised Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Raise the cutting height
(page 4), cut a narrower
swath, use a slower ground
speed, or cut more frequently.
Clean out the mower deck
(page 12).
Clean or replace the air filter
(page 10).
Refuel with fresh petrol
(page 5).
Take the mower to an
authorised Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
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