13
Handlebar
1. Loosen the handlebar locking knobs.
2. Press and hold the blade control lever.
3. Swing the handlebar forward. Prevent the cables from getting
pinched or kinked.
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to tighten the locking knobs
to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
LOCKING
KNOB (2)
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
Possible Cause
Correction
Blade control not engaged
Hold blade control lever
against the handlebar
(
page 7
)
Fuel valve OFF
Turn the fuel valve ON
(
page 3
).
Out of fuel
Refuel (
page 5
).
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating petrol, or refueled with bad
petrol
Refuel with fresh petrol
(
page 5
).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Gap or replace the spark plug
(
page 11
).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine)
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Take the mower to an
authorised Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Possible Cause
Correction
Grass is too tall
Raise the cutting height
(
page 4
), cut a narrower
swath, use a slower ground
speed, or cut more frequently.
Mower deck is clogged
Clean out the mower deck
(
page 12
).
Air filter is clogged
Clean or replace the air filter
(
page 10
).
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating petrol, or refueled with bad
petrol
Refuel with fresh petrol
(
page 5
).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Take the mower to an
authorised Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
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