HONDA HRC216PDA - Manual (Page 16)

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TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
Vibration
Mowing and Bagging Problems
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the
mower frame. Record the engine and frame serial numbers in the
space below. You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts
and when making technical or warranty inquiries (page 19).
Engine serial number:_____________________________________
Frame serial number: _____________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________________
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 7).
Throttle lever in the wrong
position Move the throttle lever to the
CHOKE position, unless the engine
is warm (page 7).
Out of fuel Refuel (page 14).
Bad fuel, mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 14).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 12).
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine) Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Fuel filter restricted,
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 lever to FAST
(page 7).
Grass too tall or wet Raise the cutting height (page 7),
cut a narrower swath, cut more
frequently when the grass is dry.
Mower deck clogged Clean out the mower deck.
Air filter restricted Clean or replace the air filter
(page 12).
Bad fuel, mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 14).
Fuel filter restricted,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc. Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Grass and debris lodged
under the mower deck Clean out the mower deck.
Blades improperly installed,
loose, bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening Install blades properly and tighten
blade bolts (page 10).
If blades are found to be bent or
damaged, take the lawn mower to
an authorized Honda servicing
dealer for inspection (page 10).
Mechanical damage, such as
a bent crankshaft Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Engine speed is too slow to
cut well Move the throttle lever to FAST
(page 7).
Cutting height adjustment
levers set at different
positions Set all levers at the same cutting
height position (page 7).
Grass bag overfilled or
restricted Empty the grass bag. Wash the
grass bag if it is clogged with dirt
(page 11).
Mower deck restricted Clean out the mower deck.
Blades dull, worn, or
damaged Sharpen or replace the blades if
necessary (page 10).
HRC2163PDA XX
MAJA –– XXXXXXX
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-8847
MODEL NAME
AND FRAME
SERIAL NUMBER
ENGINE SERIAL
NUMBER