HONDA HRR216VKA - 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.
Engine serial number:_____________________________________
Frame serial number: _____________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________________
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 6).
Throttle lever in the wrong
position (PDA, SDA) Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE
position, unless the engine is warm
(page 6).
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 13).
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 for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Throttle not set to FAST (PDA,
SDA) Move the throttle to FAST (page 7).
Grass is too tall to cut Raise the cutting height (page 5), cut a
narrower swath, use a slower ground
speed, or cut more frequently.
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 14).
Air filter is clogged 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 clogged, 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 (page 14).
Blade(s) loose, bent, damaged,
or unbalanced by improper
sharpening Tighten loose blade bolts (page 11).
If blade(s) 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 for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Engine speed is too slow to cut
well (PDA, SDA) Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 7).
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions Release the clutch lever and push
slower (SDA, PDA). Move at a slower
speed (VKA).
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 5).
Grass bag overfilled or clogged
(HRR) Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass
bag if it is clogged with dirt (page 5).
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 14).
Blade(s) dull, worn, or damaged Sharpen or replace the blade(s) if
necessary (page 10).
Wrong blade(s) installed Install correct blade(s) (page 19).
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-8847
HR_216_ _ A XX
X_ _ _ –– _XXXXXX
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-8847
MODEL NAME AND
FRAME SERIAL NUMBER
ENGINE
SERIAL NUMBER