Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Starting Problems; Engine Operating Problems - Honda HHE31C Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start
Check control positions.
Check fuel.
Remove spark plug.
Take stick edger 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.
Possible Cause
Ignition switch OFF (0).
Choke not in CLOSED (cold
engine).
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, stick edger 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. Adjust cable, or replace if
Screen clogged.
Correction
Turn ignition switch ON (l).
Move choke to the CLOSED
position.
Add fuel.
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.
necessary.
Clean screen.
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