User's Manual

9. TROUBLESHOOTUNG

When the engine will not start:

1. Is the engine switch ON?

2. Is there enough fuel?

3. Is the fuel valve on?

4. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?

To check, remove the float bowl and turn the fuel valve on.

Fuel should flow out free.

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If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing the

spark plug or starting the engine. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.

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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. Ground the side electrode to any engine ground, pull the recoil starter to

see if sparks jump across the gap.

e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug.

If OK, install the new plug and try to start the engine according to the

instructions.

6. If the engine still does not start, take the pump to an authorized Honda

water pump dealer.