TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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| A. | Engine will not start | 1. | Out of gasoline. | 1. | Fill gasoline tank. |
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| 2. | Spark plug lead wire loose | 2. | Reconnect spark plug lead wire. |
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| or disconnected. |
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| 3. | Defective spark plug. | 3. | Replace spark plug. |
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| 4. | Throttle control lever not | 4. | Move throttle control lever to start position. |
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| in proper position. |
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| 5. | Engine flooded or flooding. | 5. | Start engine with choke fully open. |
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| 6. | Stale or contaminated | 6 | Drain, clean tank and system and refill with |
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| gasoline. |
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| 7. | Engine switch off. | 7. | Turn engine switch to ON position. |
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| 8. | Oil level low. | 8. | Fill crankcase to proper oil level. |
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| B. Loss of power, hard | 1. | Spark plug lead wire loose. | 1. | Tighten spark plug lead wire. |
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| starting. | 2. | Defective spark plug. | 2. | Replace spark plug. |
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| 3. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 3. | Properly adjust carburetor. |
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| 4. | Air cleaner dirty. | 4. | Clean and service air cleaner. (See the Honda |
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| 5. | Air vents clogged or plugged. | 5. | Clean vent in gasoline tank cap and carburetor. |
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| C. Engine will not idle | 1. | Idle speed too slow. | 1. | Adjust carburetor idle speed or idle mixture. |
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| properly. | 2. | Spark plug gap incorrect. | 2. | Set spark plug gap .030 (.76mm) for Honda |
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| 3. | Air cleaner dirty. |
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| 3. | Clean and service air cleaner. (See the Honda |
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| D. Engine runs hot or | 1. | Oil level low. | 1. | Fill crankcase to proper oil level. |
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| overheats. | 2. | Engine cooling fins or baffles | 2. | Clean and remove obstructions. |
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| clogged with dirt and debris. |
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| 3. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 3. | Readjust carburetor. |
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| E. | Control mechanisms | 1. | Parts bent, distorted, worn | 1. | Inspect control mechanism and repair |
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| for depth of blade |
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| or replace damaged, worn out, or missing |
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| will not function. |
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WARNING - ALL LITTLE WONDER EDGERS ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. WHEN FILLING OIL -
Use SAE 30 Oil. REFER TO ENGINE MANUFACTURES INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR PROPER ENGINE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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