51TROUBLESHOOTING
DRAIN BOLT
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the
tank?
Is there enough oil
in the engine?
Is the spark plug in
good condition?
Turn off the fuel
valve lever and
remove the drain
bolt.
Turn on the fuel
valve lever. Fuel
should flow from the
drain.
Replace the
spark plug
(see page 41).
Refill the fuel tank.
(see page 28).
Add the recom-
mended oil
(see page 27).
Clean, readjust gap,
and dry the spark
plug. Replace it if
necessary
Is the fuel reaching
the carburetor?
If the engine still
does not start, take
the generator to an
authorized Honda
generator dealer.
Clean the fuel
sediment cup
(see page 43).
To check:
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
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