Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda HHT35S Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Ignition switch is in the STOP (O) position.
Choke is not in the CLOSED position (cold engine). Move the choke to the CLOSED position.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, trimmer stored without treating or draining
gasoline, refueled with bad gasoline.
Spark plug is faulty, fouled, or has incorrect gap.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Low Power or Engine Speed Won't Increase
Possible Cause
Air filter is dirty or clogged.
Fuel filter is dirty or clogged.
Throttle cable is out of adjustment, broken, or bent.
Spark arrester screen clogged.
Grass is wrapped around the output shaft and/or
cutting attachment.
Blade or Cutting-line Head Won't Stop
Turning When the Throttle is at Slow Position
Possible Cause
Fault in the throttle control or cable; throttle cable
out of adjustment or bent.
Idle speed is too fast.
Broken or worn clutch springs, or faulty clutch
system.
Correction
Turn the ignition switch ON (I).
Add fuel and press the priming bulb to fill the
carburetor.
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor, refuel with
fresh gasoline.
Clean, gap, or replace the spark plug.
Replace or repair faulty components as
needed.
Correction
Clean or replace the air filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
Adjust the cable or replace it if necessary.
Clean the screen.
Move the ignition switch to the STOP (O)
position and disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug. Remove grass from the
output shaft and cutting attachment area.
Correction
Check the throttle control parts; adjust or
replace the cable if necessary.
Adjust the idle speed.
Replace the clutch springs or replace or
repair other clutch system parts.
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