Honda HRX217K6HYA, Manual

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HRX217HYA • HRX217HZA SERVICE INFORMATION
Electric starter operates, but the engine cranks slowly or not at all (HZA type only)
Yes
Charge the battery for 24 hours using
PN 06320-VH7-UA1 charger.
Disconnect the charger, and let the
battery rest for 1 hour. Recheck the
battery voltage is 12.90 volts or more.
If less than 12.90 volts, the battery
must be replaced.
Go to “HARD STARTING WITH THE
RECOIL STARTER OR POOR
ENGINE PERFORMANCE”
Less than 12.7 V
12.7 V or more
No
Will the engine start using the recoil?
Check the no load voltage at the battery.
Dirty or stuck
Go to “CLEANING AND INSPECTING
THE PINION DAMPER ASSEMBLY”
on page 9-13 .
Remove the starter motor and check if
the pinion is stuck or contaminated with
grease or oil ( P. 9-13 ).
Check the negative terminal connector
and ground wire.
If pinion engages
flywheel: less than 9.0 V
If pinion does not lift and
engage the flywheel:
less than 10.5 V
Check the cranking voltage at the starter
motor ( P. 9-11 ).
Pinion OK
9.0 V or more
(starter engaged)
10.5 V or more
(starter disengaged)
Replace the starter motor ( P. 9-12 ).
Compression
above 80 psi
Check the valve clearance ( P. 3-12 ). If
valve clearance is within spec, the
camshaft decompressor may be
sticking. Replace the camshaft
( P. 10-8 ).
Check engine compression ( P. 10-11 ).
Spec: 73 psi @ 600 rpm
OK