Honda Power Equipment Honda Mini-Tiller Taking Care of Unexpected Problems, Engine will not Start

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause	Correction
Ignition switch OFF.	Turn engine switch ON (page 10).
Choke lever not in CLOSED () position (cold engine).	Move lever to CLOSED () position (page 10).
Out of fuel.	Add fuel and press priming bulb to fill carburetor (page 10).
Bad fuel, tiller stored without treating or draining gasoline, refu-	Drain fuel tank. Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 19).
eled with bad gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or has incorrect gap.	Gap or replace the spark plug (page 16).
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor malfunction, ignition malfunction,	Have an authorized Honda servicing dealer replace or repair
valves stuck, etc.	faulty components as needed.

LOW POWER OR ENGINE SPEED WON’T INCREASE

Possible Cause	Correction
Air filter dirty or restricted.	Check, clean or replace the air filter (page 15).
Fuel filter dirty or restricted.	Check, clean or replace the fuel filter (page 19).
Throttle cable out of adjustment, broken, or bent.	Adjust or replace the cable if necessary (page 17).

TILLER TINES (OR ATTACHMENT) WON’T STOP TURNING WHEN THROTTLE IS AT SLOW POSITION

Possible Cause	Correction
Faulty throttle control or cable; throttle cable out of adjustment or	Check throttle control parts, adjust or replace cable if necessary
bent.	(page 17).
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.

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