Honda H3013H Owner's Manual page 68

Engine overheats;
1, Cooling air intake plugged. -Clean cooling air intake (see page
17).
2. Engine overloaded. -Shift to lower speed.
3. Low engine oil level. -Fill
with recommended oil (see page
181.
4. Spark plug improperly -Regap plug or replace (see page 47).
gapped.
5. Cooling fan damage -See your authorized Honda riding
mower dealer.
Oil consumption
1. Incorrect oil viscosity -Use specified viscosity oil. (see page
181
2. Oil leaks
*Check for oil leaks from drain bolt.
(see page 451
3. Worn piston ring, etc. -See your authorized Honda riding
mower dealer.
Erratic operation;
1. Dirty fuel.
*See your authorized Honda riding
mower dealer.
2. Dirty air cleaner elements. -Clean air cleaner elements.
(see page 46).
3. Spark plug faulty or - Regap plug or replace. (see page 47).
improperly gapped.
Excessive vibration;
1. Loose blade or engine - Retighten blade bolts or engine moun-
mounting hardware. ting hardware.
2. Blade damaged or out of -Replace blade.
balance.
3. Belt damaged
) Replace belt.
4. Each pulley damaged or -See your authorized Honda riding
pulleys not aligned. mower dealer.
Battery will not charge;
1. Dead cell in battery. - Replace battery.
2. Loose electrical connec- - Check connections and wires.
tions or broken wire.
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