Owner's Manual

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ENGINE
Engine Will Not Start
Engine Lacks Power
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Possible Cause Correction
CorrectionPossible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Ignition switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; pump stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Air filter clogged.
Bad fuel; pump stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Throttle lever in slow position.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Clean or replace filter (p. 35 ).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 43 ).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 29 ).
Move throttle to the FAST position.
Take engine to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
Move fuel valve lever to ON position.
Move choke lever to CLOSED position
unless engine is warm.
Turn ignition switch to ON.
Refuel (p. 29 ).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 43 ).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 29 ).
Gap or replace spark plug (p. 37 ).
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start
engine with throttle lever in FAST
position.
Take engine to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
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