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Having trouble starting the Honda HG 110 tiller. \r\n When it does start, when I push the choke lever back in the upward position, the engine stops. Is it necessary to "give" it gas when attempting to start the engine? And, should one let the rope snap back into the engine after it's pulled? Any advice appreciated.

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When starting open gas feed a little (enough to start but not flood) . Do not set choke in extreme top position rather rev engine adjusting slightly to where it holds revs. the best as the choke adjusts air flow to burn the fuel.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 30, 2009

SOURCE: tractor will not start

first,i would replace the plug.make sure your gas tank is clean,with no water in it. and adujst your carb.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 28, 2009

SOURCE: Rototiller pull start won't pull

First thing to do, if you haven't already, change the oil, and remove all 'old' gas.
Then, after that's done, remove the plug, in order to de-pressurise the cylinder.
Then try to crank it again.
If it turns, then clearly, it's not ceased.
Remember, don't loose you're patience, just take your time.
Good luck with that:)

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Filipe Mendonca

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  • Posted on Aug 29, 2009

SOURCE: honda fr600 tiller, trouble selecting gears seems

Hello .
Honda has a service bulletin for the units with a serial # 1000001 up to 2001784 for a improved gear shift lever . I will recomend you to contact your local Honda dealer to see if they can get this improvment for your unit .
It's the servicve bulletin Tiller # 5 .
Hope this help

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 16, 2010

SOURCE: i have honda fg 110 a mini tiller it starts fine

I think even the small mantis tillers have low oil shut offs so that's always the first thing to check if you haven't already. You'll need to clean the carb off, if you remove the air filter cover and the corresponding screws underneath you'll gain access to the carb. If you don't feel comfortable dismantling it completely you can shoot the carb and choke cleaner while working the choke back and forth. Give it time to dry completely, this should not take long as it is designed to clean and dissolve rather quickly. Once you're sure there is no blockages turn the unit on and listen to it's idle, if the unit sounds as if it is reving too low than turn the idle adjustment (a black plastic screw on the carb) counter-clockwise taking care not to go too high as this could damage the engine. Adjusting the gas/air mixture shouldn't need to be done so stay away from these adjustments for the time being.

Stephen McGuinness

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  • Posted on May 07, 2010

SOURCE: Sears front tine tiller....900 series, 24

The pawl ratchets seem to be sticking for some reason, try some WD40 inside the recoil. Stephen.

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