9. TROUBLESHOOTING When the engine will not start;
1. Is there enough fuel?
2. Is the fuel valve on?
3. Is the engine switch ON?
4. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
5 To check, loosen the drain bolt with the fuel valve on. Fuel should flow
out freely. Retighten the drain bolt.
-I m If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing
the spark plug or starting the engine. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
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5. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
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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 and pull the recoil
starter to see if sparks jump across the gap.
e. If there is no spark, replace the plug and check again.
If OK, try to start the engine according to the instructions.
6. If the engine still does not start, take the tiller to an authorized Honda
dealer.
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