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