12. TROUBLESHOOTING

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l Starter does not work;
1. Main transmission shift lever set in- Shift lever in “N”
other than NEUTRAL.
2. Front or rear PTO clutch lever set i -Set lever in “OFF”
ON.
3. Loose or corroded battery
terminal
4. Blown fuse
5. Battery run down
DRetighten or clean
(see p. 82)
WReplace (see p. 90)
WSee your authorized Honda
dealer
l Engine cranks but won’t start;
1. No fuel in tank *Refill tank (see p. 37)
2. Choke not pulled out when engine- Pull out choke
is cold
3. Disconnected spark plug cap- Reinstall cap
4. Faulty plug WClean or replace (see p. 79)
5. Blown fuse ,Replace (see p. 90)
6. Faulty fuel cut solenoid valve- See your authorized Honda
dealer
l Engine lacks power;
l Unstable engine rpm;
l Stalling after starting;
l Overheating;
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Improper grade of fuel &Drain residual fuel and refill
(see p. 38)
Front PTO clutch out of adjustment- See your authorized Honda
(not disengaged completely) dealer
Throttle cable not adjusted -See your authorized Honda
properly dealer
Governor not adjusted proper1 y-bSee your authorized Honda
dealer
Carburetor faulty &See your authorized Honda
dealer
Ignition system faultypmsee your authorized Honda
dealer
Fuel filter clogged &See your authorized Honda
dealer
Air cleaner cloggeMClean (see p. 78)
Faulty spark plug *Clean or replace (see p. 79)
Improper governer operation- See your authorized Honda
dealer