Troubleshooting - Honda HF1211 Operator's Manual

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SITUATION
1. Pilot lamp off Key is in «ON»
position, engine
stopped
2. Starter motor not Key in «START»
working position and pilot
lamp on
Key in «START»
position and pilot
lamp flashing
3. Engine does not Key in «START»
start position
4. Starting is difficult Key in «ON»,
or the engine runs engine running
erratically
5. Weak engine Key in «ON»,
performance during engine running
cutting
6. Engine stops Key in «ON»,
when blade is engine running
engaged
7. Engine stops Key in «ON»,
engine running
LIKELY CAUSE
Electronic card in safety alert, due to:
– badly connected battery
– completely flat battery
or eroded battery plates
– battery terminals crossed
– fuse blown
– badly earthed
– electronic card wet
– earthed micro-switches
– insufficiently charged battery
– badly earthed
– you are not ready for starting
– no fuel supply
– faulty ignition
– insufficiently charged battery
– fuel fault
– forward speed too high in relation
to cutting height
– you are not ready to engage the blade
Electronic card in safety alert, due to:
– earthed micro-switches
– flat battery
– overload caused by the charge
regulator
– badly connected battery (poor contact)
– engine badly earthed
SOLUTIONS
Put the key in the «OFF» position and look for the cause
of the problem:
– check connections
– recharge battery
– connect properly
– replace fuse (6.3 A - delayed)
– check connections
– dry by air
– check connections
– recharge battery (if the problem continues,
consult your Dealer)
– check the 15 A fuse
(if the problem continues, consult your Dealer)
– check connections
– check that the blade is disengaged
(if the problem continues, check relevant micro-switch)
– put the gear ( mechanical) or the lever (
in neutral (N)
– check fuel level
– open fuel stop-cock
– check fuel filter
– check that spark plug cap are firmly fitted
– check that the electrodes is clean and have the correct
gap
– recharge battery
(if the problem continues, consult your Dealer)
– clean or replace the air filter
– flush out the float chamber
– empty fuel tank and refill with new fuel
– check and, if necessary, replace fuel filter
– reduce the forward speed and/or raise the cutting deck
– sit firmly on seat
(if problem continues, check micro-switch)
– check that grass-catcher or stone-guard are correctly
in position (if problem continues, check micro-switch)
Put the key in the «OFF» position and look for the cause
of the problem:
– check connections
– recharge battery
– contact your Dealer
– check battery connections
– check engine earth connection
hydrostatic)
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