Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Problems - Honda Harmony HRB217TDA Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start
1. Check control
positions.
2. Check fuel.
3. Remove and inspect
spark plug.
4. Take the mower to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
Loss of Power
1. Check throttle position. Throttle not set to FAST.
2. Check grass
condition.
3. Check under mower
deck.
4. Check air filter.
5. Check fuel.
6. Take mower to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
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Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Throttle lever in wrong position.
Flywheel brake lever not
engaged.
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.
Possible Cause
Grass too tall or wet.
Mower deck clogged.
Air filter 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.
Correction
Turn fuel valve ON (page 8).
Move throttle lever to CHOKE
position, unless the engine is
warm (page 16).
Engage the flywheel brake lever
(page 18).
Refuel (page 43).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(page 48). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (page 43).
Gap, or replace spark plug (page
36).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Correction
Move throttle to FAST (page 18).
Raise cutting height (page 10),
cut narrower swath (page 23),
use slower ground speed (page
24), cut more frequently or when
grass is dry.
Clear out mower deck
(page 24).
Clean or replace air filter
(page 35).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(page 48). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (page 43).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.