TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL
Possible Cause
NOT START
1.
Check control
Choke open.
positions.
Engine switch
OFF.(on the
equipment)
2.
Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
3.
Remove and
Spark plug faulty,
inspect spark
fouled, or
plug.
improperly
gapped.
Spark plug wet
with fuel
(flooded engine).
4.
Take engine to
Fuel filter
an authorized
restricted,
Honda
carburetor
servicing
malfunction,
dealer, or refer
ignition
to shop
malfunction,
manual.
valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS
Possible Cause
POWER
1.
Check air filter.
Filter element
restricted.
2.
Check fuel.
Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
3.
Take engine to
Fuel filter
an authorized
restricted,
Honda
carburetor
servicing
malfunction,
dealer, or refer
ignition
to shop
malfunction,
manual.
valves stuck, etc.
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TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Correction
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Move lever to
Serial Number Location
CLOSED position
Record the engine serial
unless the engine
number, type and purchase
is warm.
date in the space below. You
Turn engine switch
will need this information when
to ON position.
ordering parts and when
making technical or warranty
Refuel (p. 8).
inquiries.
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 15).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline(p. 8).
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __
Gap or replace
spark plug (p. 11).
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
Allow the spark
plug to dry. After
drying, install the
Remote Control Linkage
spark plug and
start the engine
Standard/Tiller type:
(p. 4).
Replace or repair
The throttle control lever is provided with a fitting for cable
faulty components
attachment.
as necessary.
Remove the air cleaner cover (see page
throttle lever and cable fitting.
Attach the throttle cable as shown in the illustration.
Correction
To adjust the throttle cable, follow the equipment manufacturer's
instructions.
Clean or replace
filter element
(p. 10).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 15).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (P. 8).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
ENGLISH
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
THROTTLE CABLE
ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
−
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
10
) for access to the
CABLE ATTACHMENT FITTING
LOCK NUT
STAY
ADJUST NUT