9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine fails to start;
1. No fuel.
w Add fuel.
2. Shift lever in gear.
w Position shift .lever in NEUTRAL.
3. P.T.O. lever engaged.-
Position blade (P.T.O.) lever in
a-
DISENGAGE.
4. Spark plug faulty or.-
Regap plug or replace (see p. 44).
improperly gapped.
5. Spark plug wire loose-
Check spark plug wire.
or disconnected.
6. Fuel not reaching w See your authorized HONDA lawn
carburetor.
tractor dealer.
7. Discharged battery or -
Charge battery or retighten terminal.
loose terminal.
(see p. 46).
Engine loses power;
1. Dirty air cleaner elements.-
Clean or replace elements
(see p. 43).
2. Spark plug faulty or - Regap plug or replace.
improperly gapped.
3. Engine overloaded.
w Shift to lower speed.
Engine overheats;
1. Radiator screen plugged.
-’ Clean radiator screen (see p. 15).
2. Engine overloaded. m Shift to lower speed.
3. Low engine oil level.-
Fill with recommended oil
(see p. 16).
4. Spark plug improperly.- Regap plug or replace.
gapped
5. Lack of radiator coolant.
- Fill with recommended coolant
(see p. 19).
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