TROUBLESHOOTING When the engine will not start:
r Is there fuel in the NO Refill the fuel tank.
tank?
YES
Is there enough oil NO ) Add the recom-
in the engine? mended oil.
YES Still NO spark
Is there a spark 9 Replace the - Take the generator
from the spark spark plug. to an authorized
plug? Honda generator
dealer.
To check:
m 1) Remove the spark
plug cap and clean
Be sure there is no any dirt from around
spilled fuel around the the spark plug.
spark plug. Spilled fuel 2) Remove the spark
may ignite. plug and install the
spark plug in the
YES plug cap.
3) Set the plug side
electrode on the
cylinder head.
4) Crank the engine,
1 sparks should jump
across the gap.
Is the fuel reaching NO
the carburetor?
I
If the engine still
does not start, take
the generator to an
authorized Honda
generator dealer.
To check:
l)Turn off the fuel
valve and loosen the
drain screw.
2)Turn the fuel valve to
on. Fuel should flow
from the drain when
the fuel valve is
turned on.