- Honda Tiller Owner's Manual

5. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug
base, then remove the spark plug.
b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c. Turn the engine switch on.
d. Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground, pull the recoil starter
to see if sparks jump across the gap.
l Never hold the spark plug lead with wet hands while performing
this test.
l Make sure that no fuel has been spilled on the engine and that
the plug is not wet with fuel.
l To avoid fire hazards, do not allow sparks near the plug hole.
e. If there is no speak, replace the plug.
If OK, try to start the engine according to the instructions.
6. If the engine still does not start, take the tiller to an authorized Hondadealer.
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