Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start; Loss Of Power; Vibration - Honda HRX217HZA Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start

Possible Cause
Throttle lever in wrong
position
Fuel valve OFF
Starter turns slow or not at
all
Out of fuel
Bad fuel; mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
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 gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
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Correction
Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 8)
Turn the fuel valve ON (page
• Use the recoil starter for at least one
mowing session to allow the battery
to charge (page 3)
• Check for blown fuse (page
Refuel (page 7).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 13).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 8)
Raise the cutting height (page
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
Clean or replace the air filter
(page 12).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.

Vibration

Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged
under the mower deck
Blades loose
Blades bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
9).
sharpening
Mechanical damage, such
as a bent crankshaft
14)

Mowing and Bagging Problems

7).
Possible Cause
Engine speed is too slow to
cut well
Mower is moving too fast
for lawn conditions
Cutting height adjustment
levers set at different
positions
Grass bag clogged
Mower deck is clogged
Blades dull, worn, or
damaged
Wrong blades installed
6), cut
15).
7).
Correction
Clean out the mower deck (page
Tighten loose blade bolts (page
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 8)
Shift to a slower speed or apply less
pressure to the drive clutch lever.
Set all levers at the same cutting
height position (page 6).
Wash the grass bag (page 15).
Clean out the mower deck (page
Sharpen or replace the blades if
necessary (page 11).
Install correct blades (page 20).
15).
11).
15).