Operation Manual

9. TROUBLESHOOTING
.
When the engine will
not start:
Is there fuel in the
tank?
YES
Refill the fuel
tank.
NO
Turn the engine
switch on.
NO Turn the fuel
valve on.
in the engine?
YES
NO
(The oil alert lamp goes on when
pulling the starter grip)
Add the recom-
mended oil.
led fuel around the
the spark plug.
spark plug. Spilled fuel 2) Remove the spark plug and in-
may ignite.
stall the spark plug in the plug
I
cap.
YES
3) Set the plug side electrode on
the cylinder head:
4) Pull the recoil starter, sparks
should jump across the gap.
Replace the Still Nospark
Take the generator
spark plug
to an authorized
HONDA dealer.
R!!!re is no spil-
l) Remove the spark plug cap and
and clean any dirt from around
-
NO
the carburetor?
To check
1) Turn off the fuel valve and
YES
remove the drain screw.
2) Fuel should flow from the
drain when the fuel valve is
turned on.
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