Operation Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel filler cap vent lever is in
the OFF position.
Turn the fuel filler cap vent lever
to
the ON position (see page 22).
Engine switch is in the OFF
position.
Turn the engine switch to the ON
position (see page 23).
Out o
f fuel. Refuel (see page 43).
Bad fuel, generator stored
without treating or draining
gasolin
e, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (see
page 58).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (see page
43).
Low engine oil level cau
sed
Oil Alert to stop engin
e.
Turn the engine switch to the OFF
position. Add engine oil. Then turn the
engine switch to the ON position and
restart the engine.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improp
erly gapped.
Gap or
replace spark plug (see page
51).
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine
).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Fuel filter restricted, 
carburetor malfunction, 
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Take the generator to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer, or refer to the
shop manual.
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