Troubleshooting - Honda FF500 Owner's Manual

If there is any abnormal symptom with your tiller, see the following and
troubleshoot your tiller accordingly. If the tiller is still abnormal, consult with your
authorized Honda dealer. Do not try to disassemble the tiller by yourself.
Hard starting
Order Check item
1 Starting procedure
2 Fuel level
3 Gasoline
4 Fuel used
5 Engine oil level
6 Air cleaner filter
7 Spark plug cap
8 Spark plug
Engine starts but then stalls.
Order Check item
1 Fuel valve
2 Fuel level
3 Air cleaner filter
Rear wheels/tines turn without squeezing main clutch lever.
Order Check item
1 Main clutch cable
2 Clutch oil level
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Condition/Remedy
Start according to the starting procedure
explained in the manual.
Add the gasoline.
If the gasoline is in the tank stale.
Drain old gasoline and pour fresh gasoline.
Use the unleaded gasoline.
Add the engine oil to the specified level.
Clean if contaminated. Replace if necessary.
Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug
securely.
Wipe the spark plug and let it dry if it is wet and
fouled.
Condition/Remedy
Set the fuel valve in the ON position.
Add gasoline.
Clean if contaminated. Replace if necessary.
Condition/Remedy
Adjust the main clutch cable properly.
Too much oil.
Bring the level to the specified level.

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