My Honda Mini-Tiller Has No Power

Proper Starting

• If you have been unable to power up your Honda minitiller since purchasing it, you might not be following the proper starting procedure. According to Honda, always ensure that the engine switch, which controls the minitiller’s ignition system, is in the “On” position. If it is in the “Off” position, the minitiller never receives power. Once the engine switch is in the “On” position, firmly grasp the minitiller’s carrying handle in one hand and with the other hand pull on the minitiller’s starter grip. Lightly pull on the starter grip until you feel resistance, at which point you should briskly pull.

Refueling

• A Honda minitiller does not produce power when it is out of fuel. To refuel the minitiller, set it on a level surface in a well-ventilated area, remove the fuel tank cap and fill with gasoline until it reaches the filler neck’s bottom. For best results, use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 86.

Priming Bulb

• For a Honda minitiller that fails to start even after following the proper starting procedure, the problem could be that fuel is not reaching the carburetor. Press the minitiller’s priming bulb until you see fuel in the clear fuel-return tube. Only perform this procedure after refueling the minitiller’s empty fuel tank or when the engine is cold.

Throttle Lever

• Even when a Honda minitiller’s engine is running, power could fail to go to the tines. Pull the throttle lever upward towards the grip. The further you pull the throttle lever toward the grip, the faster the tines rotate. If you release the throttle lever, power stops flowing from the engine to the tines, and the tines cease rotating.

Maintenance

• Regular maintenance helps prevent a Honda minitiller from encountering problems that impact power. Examples include dirty or restricted air and fuel filters, as well as a bent, broken or out of adjustment throttle cable. For best results, regularly check, and clean or replace the minitiller’s air and fuel filters. Regularly check the throttle cable and adjust it or replace it if necessary.