HONDA FG110 - Manual (Page 34)

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start
Low Power or Engine Speed Won’t Increase
Tiller Tines (or Attachment) Won’t Stop Turning When Throttle is at SLOW Position
Possible Cause Correction
Ignition switch OFF. Turn engine switch ON (page 13).
Choke lever not in CLOSED ( ) position (cold engine). Move lever to CLOSED ( ) position (page 13).
Out of fuel. Add fuel and press priming bulb to fill carburetor (page 13).
Bad fuel, tiller stored without treating or draining gasoline,
refueled with bad gasoline. Drain fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 25).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or has incorrect gap. Gap or replace the spark plug (page 21).
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc. Have an authorized Honda servicing dealer replace or repair
faulty components as needed.
Possible Cause Correction
Air filter dirty or restricted. Check, clean or replace the air filter (page 19, 20).
Fuel filter dirty or restricted. Check, clean or replace the fuel filter (page 25).
Throttle cable out of adjustment, broken, or bent. Adjust or replace the cable if necessary (page 23).
Possible Cause Correction
Faulty throttle control or cable; throttle cable out of
adjustment or bent. Check throttle control parts, adjust or replace cable if
necessary (page 23).
Idle speed is too high. Have an authorized Honda servicing dealer adjust idle
speed.
Clutch springs worn or clutch system faulty. Have an authorized Honda servicing dealer replace clutch
springs or replace or repair other clutch system parts.