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ENGINE PROBLEMS

PossibleCause CorrectionEngine Will Not Start
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Remove and
inspect spark plug.
Take tiller toan
authorized Honda
servicingdealer, or
refer to the
shop manual.
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel ; tillerstored
without treating or
draining gasoline, or
refueledwith bad
gasoline.
Spark plugfaulty,
fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Spark plugwet with
fuel (flooded engine).
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Turnvalve ON.
Move to CLOSED
unless engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to
ON.
Refuel (p.28).
Drain fuel tankand
carburetor (p. 49).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 28).
Gap or replace
spark plug(p. 36).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST
position and the choke
open.
Replace orr epairfaulty
components as
necessary.
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