Troubleshooting - Honda HRD536K4 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Incident
Engine does not start:
Hard starting or loss of
power:
Erratic operation:
Engine overheats:
Excessive vibration:
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Probable cause
1.
No fuel.
The throttle control lever is in the "STOP"
2.
position.
3.
Fuel shut-off valve is closed.
Spark plug cord incorrectly attached or
4.
disconnected.
5.
Spark plug defective or incorrect electrode gap.
6.
Engine flooded.
1.
Dirt in petrol tank.
2.
The air cleaner is dirty.
3.
Water in petrol tank and carburettor.
4.
Vent in fuel cap and/or carburettor clogged.
1.
Spark plug faulty or improperly gapped.
2.
The air cleaner is dirty.
1.
Spark plug improperly gapped.
2.
The air cleaner is dirty.
3.
Dirty cooling fins.
4.
Low oil level.
The flywheel's protector grid, located under the
5.
recoil starter, is restricted by blades of grass,
etc..
1.
Loose blade or engine mounting bolts.
2.
Blade unbalanced.
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