Placing In Storage; Removing From Storage; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda HRR216VXA Owner's Manual

PLACING IN STORAGE

If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated 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.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity to prevent rust and
corrosion.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
The handlebar can be folded for compact storage.
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.

REMOVING FROM STORAGE

Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 4).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF
Throttle lever in the wrong
position
Out of fuel
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating or draining 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.
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Correction
Turn the fuel valve ON (page 6).
Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE
position, unless the engine is warm
(page 6).
Refuel (page 12).
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 12).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 11).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Loss of Power
Possible Cause
Throttle not set to FAST
Grass is too tall to cut
Mower deck is clogged
Air filter is clogged
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Vibration
Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under
the mower deck
Blades loose, bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft
Mowing and Bagging Problems
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 overfilled or clogged
Mower deck is clogged
Blades dull, worn, or damaged
Wrong blades installed
Correction
Move the throttle to FAST (page 6).
Raise the cutting height (page 5), cut a
narrower swath, use a slower ground
speed (page 7), or cut more frequently.
Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Clean or replace the air filter
(page 10).
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 12).
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Tighten loose blade bolts (page 9).
If blades are found to be bent or
damaged, take the lawn mower to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer for
inspection.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 6).
Turn the Smart Drive control to a
slower speed (page 7).
Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 5).
Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass
bag if it is clogged with dirt (page 10).
Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Sharpen or replace the blades if
necessary (page 9).
Install correct blades (page 17).