Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start; Loss Of Power; Vibration - Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start

Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF
Out of fuel
Throttle lever in the wrong position
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating 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.

Loss of Power

Possible Cause
Throttle not set to FAST
Grass is too tall
Mower deck is clogged
Air filter is clogged
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Correction
Turn the fuel valve ON
(page 3).
Refuel (page 7).
Move the throttle lever to the
CHOKE position, unless the
engine is warm (page 9).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 7).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 14).
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle lever to
FAST (page 9).
Raise the cutting height
(page 7), cut a narrower
swath, use a slower ground
speed, or cut more frequently.
Instead of mulching, try rear
discharging or bagging.
Clean out the mower deck
(page 16).
Clean or replace the air filter
(page 13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 7).
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.

Vibration

Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under the
mower deck
Blades loose
Blades improperly mounted
Blades bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft
Engine speed too fast

Mowing and Bagging Problems

Possible Cause
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions
Throttle lever not in the FAST
position
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions
Grass bag clogged
Mower deck is clogged
Blades dull, worn, or damaged
Wrong blades installed
Correction
Clean out the mower deck
(page 16).
Tighten loose blade bolts
(page 12).
Upper blade must be aligned
with mounting bosses. (if the
upper blade is removed, an
accessory spacer plate must
be installed). (page 12)
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Shift to a slower speed.
Set throttle lever to FAST
Set all levers at the same
cutting height position
(page 7).
Wash the grass bag
(page 16).
Clean out the mower deck
(page 16).
Sharpen or replace the
blades if necessary
(page 12).
Install correct blades
(page 12).
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