Troubleshooting
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Engine will not start
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check throttle lever position.
Throttle lever in wrong position
Move throttle lever to the
(unless engine is warm).
choke position.
2. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel.
Fuel valve off.
Turn fuel valve on.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
Drain fuel tank and carburettor.
draining, or refuelled with bad
Refuel with fresh petrol.
petrol.
3. Remove and inspect
Spark plug fouled or improperly
Clean, gap or replace spark plug.
spark plug.
gapped.
Spark plug wet (flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start
engine with throttle lever in fast
position.
4. Take the lawnmower to
Fuel filter clogged, carburettor
Replace or repair faulty
a Honda Lawnmower Dealer.
malfunction; ignition
components as necessary.
malfunction; compression problem.
Loss of power
Possible cause
Correction
1. Check air filters.
Air filter(s) clogged.
Clean or replace air filter(s).
2.Check fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
Drain fuel tank and carburettor.
draining, or refuelled with bad
Refuel with fresh petrol.
petrol.
3. Check throttle lever position.
Throttle lever in wrong position
Position the throttle lever in fast.
(low position).
4. Take the lawnmower to
Fuel filter clogged, carburettor
Replace or repair faulty
a Honda Lawnmower Dealer.
malfunction; ignition
components as necessary.
malfunction; compression problem.
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1800 241 173
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