TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine does
1.
No fuel.
not start:
2.
The throttle control lever is in the
"STOP" position.
3.
Fuel shut-off valve is closed.
4.
Spark plug cap incorrectly attached
or disconnected.
5.
Spark plug defective or incorrect
electrode gap.
6.
Engine flooded.
Hard starting
1.
Dirt in petrol tank.
or loss of
2.
The air cleaner is dirty.
power
3.
Water in petrol tank and carburettor.
4.
Vent in fuel cap and/or carburettor
clogged (*).
Erratic
1.
Spark plug faulty or improperly
operation:
gapped.
2.
The air cleaner is dirty.
Engine
1.
Spark plug improperly gapped.
overheats:
2.
The air cleaner is dirty.
3.
Dirty cooling fins (*).
4.
Low oil level.
5.
The flywheel's protector grid, located
under the recoil starter, is (*).
Excessive
1.
Loose cutting means or engine
vibration
mounting bolts.
2.
Cutting means unbalanced.
(*) Maintenance of these points must be entrusted to an approved
Honda dealer unless the user has the necessary tools and is
mechanically competent.
STORAGE
PREPARATIONS FOR STORING
THE LAWNMOWER
Carry out the following operations to protect the lawnmower each
time it is to be stored for a period of more than 30 days.
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Probable cause
SAFETY
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Do not drain the fuel tank while the muffler is hot.
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1. Drain the fuel tank and the
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carburettor into a suitable
receptacle [1].
a. Place the throttle control
6
lever [2] in "FAST" position
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[A] and open the fuel shut-off
valve [3].
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b. Unscrew the carburettor
float bowl retaining bolt [4]
(1/4 to 1/2 turn maximum).
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c. Up the carburettor float bowl
against the body of the
carburettor [5] allowing the
fuel to drain.
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d. Refit the drain plug and
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close the fuel shut-off valve.
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[5]
[4]
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2. Change the engine oil
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3. Pull the starter slowly until a resistance is felt. This closes the
8
valves and protects them from dust and corrosion.
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4. Coat all surfaces liable to rust with a thin film of oil. Cover the
lawnmower and store it on a flat surface in a dry, dust free place.
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Do not use a plastic cover since this retains dampness.
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NOTE : If the lawnmower is to be stored for a period of more than
3 months, remove the spark plug and pour 5 to 10 cc of clean engine
oil into the cylinder; then pull the starter slowly two or three times to
spread the oil. Do not leave the lawnmower lying on its side over
long periods. This may cause difficult starting and gear oil leaks.
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FUEL STORAGE
NOTE :
• Petrol will oxidize and deteriorate in storage.
Old petrol will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that
clog the fuel system. If the petrol in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other
fuel system components serviced or replaced.
• Ensure that you use containers
or drums specifically designed
B3
D2
for hydrocarbons [6]. This will
prevent polluting the fuel
D3
D4
through the dissolution of the
container walls, which will lead
to poor functioning of the
engine.
• Store the fuel in a dark place, in
a room at constant temperature
(avoid garden sheds).
• The warranty does not cover a blocked carburetor or valves
jammed by old or polluted fuel.
• The quality of unleaded petrol alters very quickly (2 to 3 weeks in
some cases). Do not use fuel more than 1 month old. Store the
absolute minimum required for your monthly consumption.
[A]
[2]
[1]
[4]
(see page
8).
[6]
[3]