Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Starting Problems; Engine Operating Problems - Honda FG100 Owner's Manual

STARTING PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start
Check control positions.
Check fuel.
Check spark plug.
Contact an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.

ENGINE OPERATING PROBLEMS

Low Power or Engine Speed
Won't Increase
Check air filter.
Check fuel filter.
Check throttle cable.
Tiller tines (or attachment) won't
stop turning when throttle is at
SLOW position
Check throttle control and cable.
Check engine idle speed.
Contact an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
FG100 TILLER

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

Possible Cause
Engine switch OFF.
Choke lever not in CHOKE (E) position
(cold engine).
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, tiller stored without treating or
draining gasoline, refueled with bad
gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or has
incorrect gap.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Possible Cause
Filter dirty or restricted.
Filter dirty or restricted.
Out of adjustment, broken, or bent.
Possible Cause
Fault in throttle control or cable; throttle
cable out of adjustment or bent.
Idle speed adjusted too high.
Clutch springs worn or clutch system
faulty.
Correction
Turn engine switch ON.
Move choke lever to CHOKE (E)
position.
Add fuel.
Drain fuel tank. Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
Clean, gap, or replace the spark plug.
Replace or repair faulty components as
needed.
Correction
Check, clean or replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Adjust cable, or replace if necessary
Correction
Check throttle control parts, adjust or
replace cable if necessary.
Adjust idle speed.
Replace clutch springs or replace or
repair other clutch system parts.
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