honda-automobiles hrb217tda User Manual

1.Check control 

positions.

Fuel valve OFF.

Throttle lever in wrong position.

Move throttle lever to CHOKE 
position, unless the engine is 
warm (page 16).

Flywheel brake lever not 
engaged.

Engage the flywheel brake lever 
(page 18).

2. Check fuel.

Out of fuel.

Refuel (page 43).

Bad fuel; mower stored without 
treating or draining gasoline, or 
refueled with bad gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor 
(page 48). Refuel with fresh 
gasoline (page 43).

3. Remove and inspect

spark plug.

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or 
improperly gapped.

Gap, or replace spark plug (page 
36).

Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded 
engine).

Dry and reinstall spark plug. 

4. Take the mower to an 

authorized Honda 
servicing dealer, or 
refer to shop manual.

Fuel filter clogged, carburetor 
malfunction, ignition 
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.

Replace or repair faulty 
components as necessary.

1.Check throttle position. Throttle not set to FAST.

Move throttle to FAST (page 18).

2. Check grass 

condition.

Grass too tall or wet.

Raise cutting height (page 10), 
cut narrower swath (page 23), 
use slower ground speed (page 
24), cut more frequently or when 
grass is dry.

3. Check under mower 

deck.

Mower deck clogged.

Clear out mower deck 
(page 24).

4. Check air filter.

Air filter clogged.

Clean or replace air filter 
(page 35).

5. Check fuel.

Bad fuel; mower stored without 
treating or draining gasoline, or 
refueled with bad gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor 
(page 48). Refuel with fresh 
gasoline (page 43).

6. Take mower to an 

authorized Honda 
servicing dealer, or 
refer to shop manual.

Fuel filter clogged, carburetor 
malfunction, ignition 
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.

Replace or repair faulty 
components as necessary.