Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Starting Problems; Engine Operating Problems - Honda HHT31S Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

STARTING PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start
Check control positions.
Check fuel.
Remove spark plug.
Take trimmer to 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.
Check spark arrester.
Check gear case.
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Possible Cause
Ignition switch STOP (O).
Choke not in CLOSED (cold
engine).
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, trimmer stored without
treating or draining gasoline,
refueled with bad gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or has
incorrect gap.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Possible Cause
Filter dirty or clogged.
Filter dirty or clogged.
Out of adjustment, broken, or bent.
Screen clogged.
Grass wrapped around output shaft
and/or cutting attachment.
Correction
Turn ignition switch ON (I).
Move choke to the CLOSED
position.
Add fuel and press priming bulb
to fill carburetor.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor,
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.
Clean screen.
Move the ignition switch to the
STOP (O) position and
disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug. Remove
grass from the output shaft and
cutting attachment area.