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Engine Oil
Change the engine oil (page 13).
Engine Cylinder
If the mower is to be stored for
more than 3 months, remove
the spark plug (page 14). Pour
5 ~ 10 cc of clean engine oil
into the cylinder [1]. Pull the
starter rope several times to
distribute the oil in the cylinder.
Reinstall the spark plug.
Pull the starter rope slowly
until resistance is felt, then
return the starter grip gently.
This will close the valves so
moisture cannot enter the
engine cylinder.
PLACING IN STORAGE
Since your mower will be stored with petrol in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of petrol vapor ignition.
Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any appliance that
operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes
dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric motor, or
where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can cause
fuel or oil leakage.
The handlebar can be folded for compact storage (page 17).
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and
corrosion.
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
Check your mower as described in PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
(page 6).
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
LOSS OF POWER
VIBRATION
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 5).
Throttle lever in the wrong
position
Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 5).
Out of fuel Refuel (page 7).
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating the petrol, or refueled
with bad petrol
Refuel with fresh petrol (page 7).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 14).
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 authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to the
shop manual for repair.
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Possible Cause Correction
Throttle not set to FAST Move the throttle to FAST (page 5).
Grass is too tall to cut Raise the cutting height (page 8), cut a
narrower swath, use a slower ground
speed (page 5), or cut more frequently.
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Air cleaner is clogged Clean or replace the air cleaner
(page 14).
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating the petrol, or refueled
with bad petrol
Refuel with fresh petrol (page 7).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to the
shop manual for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Grass and debris lodged under
the mower deck
Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Blades loose, bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening
Tighten loose blade bolts (page 16).
If blades are found to be bent or
damaged, take the lawn mower to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer for
inspection.
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to the
shop manual for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Engine speed is too slow to cut
well
Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 5).
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions
Move the Smart Drive to a slow speed
(page 10) or push slower.
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions
Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 8).
Grass bag overfilled or clogged Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass
bag if it is clogged with dirt (page 17).
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Blades dull, worn, or damaged Sharpen or replace the blades if
necessary (page 16).
Wrong blades installed Install correct blades (page 16).
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