Honda HR173 User Manual

Flooded Engine
If the engine won’t start after several pulls on the starter rope, the engine
may be flooded.
To clear a.flooded engine:
1. Turn off the fuel valve.
2. Remove the spark plug and dry it. When reinstalling the plug, thread it in
by hand until it seats. Then tighten it an additional l/8-1 /4 turn with the
spark plug wrench to compress the washer.
3. Move the throttle to HI, turn on the fuel valve and repeat steps 3-5 under
“Starting the Engine”.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release the flywheel brake lever.
2.Turn off the fuel valve.
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FUEL VALVE
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Honda HR173 Specifications

General

Drive System	Self-Propelled
Deck Material	Steel
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Rear Discharge	Yes
Starting System	Recoil
Height Adjustments	6 positions