Clearinga Flooded Engine - Honda HRC215 Owner's Manual

4. When the engine warms up, move
the throttle lever away from the
CHOKE position. Set the lever in
FAST ( b ) position for mowing,
or in SLOW ( -1 position for
idling.
THROTTLE LEVER
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine
in the CHOKE position, move the
throttle lever away from CHOKE as
soon as the engine starts.
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CLEARING A FLOODED ENGINE
If the engine won't start, after you have operated the starter several times,
the engine may be flooded with excess fuel. Use the following procedure to
clear and start a flooded engine:
1. Move the throttle lever to STOP, and turn the fuel valve OFF.
2. Remove the spark plug, dry it, then reinstall it.
NOTE: Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
After the spark plug is seated, tighten l/B to l/4 turn with a spark plug
wrench to compress the washer.
3. Turn the fuel valve ON, and move the throttle lever to FAST ( * 1.
4. Operate the starter with the throttle lever in the FAST f * I position.
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