9. TROUBLESHOOTING Engine fails to start;
1. No fuel. WAdd fuel.
2. Shift lever in gear. -Position shift lever in NEUTRAL.
3. P.T.O. lever engaged. -Position blade (P.T.0.) lever in
DISENGAGE.
4. Parking brake not set.- Set the parking brake.
5. Seat switch is not -Sit in seat.
depressed.
6. Spark plug faulty or -Regap plug or replace (see pages
improperly gapped. 47-48).
7. Spark plug wire loose- Check spark plug wire.
or disconnected.
8. Fuel not reaching -Check the position of the fuel valve
carburetor. (see page 30). If that’s not the prob-
lem, see your authorized Honda
riding mower dealer.
9. Discharged battery or- Charge battery or retighten terminal.
loose terminal. (see page 50).
10. Blown fuse w Replace (see page 61).
Riding mower does not move or drives slowly with the shift lever set in the
transport range.
1. Manual lever set in lower -Raise the manual lever.
position.
2. Riding mower does not -See your authorized Honda riding
drive or drives slowly. mower dealer.
Engine loses power;
1. Dirty air cleaner elements.- Clean or replace elements (see page
46).
2. Spark plug faulty or - Regap plug or replace. (See page 47).
improperly gapped.
3. Engine overloaded. - Shift to lower speed.
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