HONDA HRX217HXA - Manual (Page 62)

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 8).
Throttle lever in the wrong position Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position,
unless the engine is warm (page 20).
Key switch OFF (HRX217HMA only) Turn the key switch ON to use the recoil
starter (page 22).
Out of fuel Refuel (page 48).
Bad fuel; mower stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline Drain the fuel tank and carburetor (page 56).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 48).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped Gap or replace the spark plug (page 42).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine) Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Battery discharged Recharge the battery (page 50).
Fuse burned out Replace the fuse (page 52).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc. Take the mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Throttle not set to FAST Move the throttle to FAST (page 23).
Grass too tall or wet Raise the cutting height (page 10), cut a
narrower swath (page 29), use a slower
ground speed (page 29), cut more frequently
when the grass is dry, or move the clip
director knob toward the BAG position
(page 15).
Mower deck clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 30).
Air filter clogged Clean or replace the air filter (page 41).
Bad fuel; mower stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline Drain the fuel tank and carburetor (page 56).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 48).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc. Take the mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair.