Engine overheats;
1. Cooling air intake plugged. -Clean cooling air intake (see page
19).
2. Engine overloaded. * Shift to lower speed.
3. Low engine oil level. -Fill with recommended oil (see page
20).
4. Spark plug improperly - Regap plug or replace (see page 50).
gapped.
5. Cooling fan damage. -See your authorized HONDA riding
mower dealer.
Oil consumption
1. Incorrect oil viscosity.- Use specified viscosity oil. (see page
21)
2. Oil leaks. ) Check for oil leaks from drain bolt.
(see page 20)
3. Worn piston ring, etc. -See your authorized HONDA riding
mower dealer.
Erratic operation;
1. Dirty fuel. *See your authorized HONDA riding
mower dealer.
2. Dirty air cleaner elements. -Clean air cleaner elements.
(see page 49).
3. Spark plug faulty or - Regap plug or replace. (see page 50).
improperly gapped.
Excessive vibration;
1. Loose blade or engine - Retighten blade bolts or engine moun-
mounting hardware. ting hardware.
2. Blade damaged or out of -Replace blade or see your authorized
balance. HONDA riding mower dealer.
3. Belt damaged. c Replace belt.
4. Each pulley damaged or -See your authorized HONDA riding
pulleys not aligned. mower dealer.
Battery will not charge;
1. Dead cell in battery.- Replace battery.
2. Loose electrical connec- -Check connections and wires.
tions or broken wire.
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