Owner's Manual

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ENGINE
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start Possible Cause Correction
Engine Lacks Power Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Ignition switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; pump stored
without treating or
draining gasoline, or
refuel with bad
gasoline.
Low oil level caused Oil
Alert
to stop engine.
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
refuel with bad
gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refertoshopmanual.
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Check engine oil
level.
Remove and inspect
spark plug.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refertoshopmanual.
Clean or replace filter
(p. 33 ).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 44 ).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 27 ).
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
Move fuel valve lever
to ON position.
Move choke lever to
CLOSED position
unless engine is warm.
Turn ignition switch to
ON.
Refuel (p. 27 )
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 44 ).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 27 ).
Add oil (p. 29 ).
Clean, gap, or replace
spark plug (p. 35 ).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST
position.
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
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