HONDA HARMONY FG100 - Manual (Page 39)

STARTING PROBLEMS
ENGINE OPERATING PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start Possible Cause Correction
Check control positions.
Engine switch OFF. Turn engine switch ON.
Choke lever not in CHOKE ( - )
position (cold engine).
Move choke lever to CHOKE ( - )
position.
Check fuel.
Out of fuel. Add fuel.
Bad fuel, tiller stored without treating or
draining gasoline, refueled with bad
gasoline. Drain fuel tank. Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
Check spark plug.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or has
incorrect gap. Clean, gap, or replace the spark plug.
Take tiller to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or refer to shop
manual. Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Replace or repair faulty components
as needed.
Low Power or Engine Speed
Won’t Increase
Possible Cause Correction
Check air filter. Filter dirty or restricted. Check, clean or replace air filter.
Check fuel filter. Filter dirty or restricted. Replace fuel filter.
Check throttle cable. Out of adjustment, broken, or bent. Adjust cable, or replace if necessary
Tiller tines (or attachment) won’t
stop turning when throttle is at
SLOW position
Possible Cause Correction
Check throttle control and cable. Fault in throttle control or cable; throttle
cable out of adjustment or bent. Check throttle control parts, adjust or
replace cable if necessary.
Check clutch. Clutch springs worn or clutch system
faulty. Replace clutch springs or replace or
repair other clutch system parts.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
FG100 TILLER
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