Troubleshooting; Transport And Storage - Honda FG201 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Incident
Engine does 1.
not start.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Hard starting or 1.
loss of power.
2.
3.
4.
Erratic operation. 1.
2.
Engine overheats. 1.
2.
3.
4.
TRANSPORT AND
STORAGE
CAUTION :
• The engine and the exhaust pipe reach temperatures high
enough to cause burns and to start a fire if flammable materials
are located nearby. Allow the engine to cool before performing
any maintenance operations.
Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. If it ignites when
you are handling it, you may receive serious burns. Handle fuel
outdoors only. Any petrol spilled on the ground must be wiped
up immediately.
TRANSPORT
To avoid any spillage of fuel, drain the fuel tank. Set the engine
switch to the "OFF" position and keep the motor hoe in a level
position. When the motor hoe is transported, it must be held in place
with straps.
LOADING ON A TRAILER
1. Drain the fuel tank and empty
the carburettor (see page
2. Load the motor hoe onto the trailer in the working position.
3. Secure the motor hoe to the trailer by attaching straps to the
angles of the upper handlebar and to the depth bar, as
illustrated [1].
4. If necessary, fold the handlebar.
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Probable cause
No fuel.
The throttle control lever is in the
"STOP" position.
Fuel shut-off valve is closed.
Spark plug cord incorrectly attached
or disconnected.
Spark plug defective or incorrect
electrode gap.
Engine flooded.
Dirt in petrol tank.
The air cleaner is dirty.
Water in petrol tank and carburettor.
Vent in fuel cap and / or carburettor
clogged.
Spark plug defective or incorrect
electrode gap.
The air cleaner is dirty.
Spark plug defective or incorrect
electrode gap.
The air cleaner is dirty.
Dirty cooling fins.
Low oil level.
SAFETY
SAFETY
9)
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FOLDING THE HANDLEBAR
6
NOTE: The handlebar can be folded
7
forwards or backwards as required.
If the handlebar is folded backwards,
6
first tip the motor hoe a quarter of a
8
turn forwards.
1. Loosen the handlebar clamping
8
screws [2] by 5 or 6 turns.
2. Fold the upper handlebar section
6
by swivelling it forwards or
backwards.
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CAUTION :
8
• Check that the cables are not
9
pinched or twisted when the upper
-
handlebar section is lowered
3. Fully retighten the handlebar
8
clamping screws.
8
8
DESCRIPTION OF HOW TO TRANSPORT THE
8
MOTOR HOE
-
1. Take the motor hoe by the carrying
6
handle.
The motor hoe is designed to be
well balanced by carry it at the
carrying handle [3].
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D7 D9
LOADING INTO A CAR BOOT
1. Drain the fuel tank and empty the carburettor
2. Fold the handlebar as described above.
3. Carefully place the motor hoe in the car boot with
the silencer downwards.
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
Carry out the following operations to protect the motor hoe
whenever it has to be placed in storage for longer than 30 days.
1. Clean the motor hoe
2. Drain the fuel tank
3. Change the engine oil
4. Clean the air filter
B3 D5
5. Place the choke lever in the "ON" position.
6. Gently pull the recoil starter
handle [8] until you feel resistance,
and align the reference mark [6] on
the cooling fan [7] with the mark [5]
on the recoil starter housing [4]. At
this point, the inlet and exhaust
valves are closed. This helps to
protect the engine from internal
corrosion.
7. Apply a light coat of oil on areas
liable to rust. Cover the motor hoe
with a tarpaulin and store it on a
level surface in a dry, dust-free
location.
[1]
[3]
SAFETY
(see page 9).
(see page 9).
(see page 8).
(see page 8).
[4]
[7]
[2]
[2]
B3 D5
SAFETY
(see page 9).
B3 D3
D4 D5 D6
[6]
[8]
[5]
[6]