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Storage Location
If your mower will be stored with petrol in the fuel tank and carburetor,
it is important to reduce the hazard of petrol vapor ignition. Select a
well-ventilated dry storage area away from any appliance that
operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes
dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric motor, or
where power tools are operated.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can cause
fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and
corrosion.
Handlebar
Remove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the
engine with the bag opening to the front.
1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to unlock the locating
pins
2. Fold the handlebar forward
Removing From Storage
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar adjust
knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
Check your mower as described in "BEFORE EACH OPERATION" on
page
4.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup.
; do not pinch or kink the cable.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Throttle lever in wrong position
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
Throttle not set to FAST
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
Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position
(page
3).
Turn the fuel valve ON
(page
3).
Refuel
(page
7).
Refuel with fresh petrol
(page
7).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page
13).
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Take the mower to an
authorised Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position
(page
3).
Raise the cutting height
(page
6), cut a narrower
swath, use a slower ground
speed, or cut more frequently.
Instead of mulching, try rear
discharging or bagging.
Clean out the mower deck
(page
14).
Clean or replace the air filter
(page
12).
Refuel with fresh petrol
(page
7).
Take the mower to an
authorised Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
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