TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START
Fuel
1. Is there enough fuel in the fuel
tank? (page 33).
2. Is the fuel valve ON?
3. Is the choke lever in the closed
position for cold engine or open
position for a warm engine?
4. Is fuel reaching the carburetor? To check, place a suitable
container under the float bowl and remove the drain screw. Turn
fuel valve ON. Fuel should flow out freely.
Spark Plug
1. Is the ignition switch ON? (page 12).
2. Make sure the oil level is correct (page 35).
3. Remove the spark plug and clean, gap, or replace as necessary
(page 38).
4. If the engine still will not start, take the pump to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer.
PUMP WILL NOT PUMP
1. Is the strainer clogged? (page 21).
2. Is there a restriction or foreign material in the pump casing?
3. Are the suction hose clamps installed securely? (page 21).
4. Is suction hose connector sealing washer installed? (page 21).
5. Is the suction hose or suction hose nipple face damaged?
6. Is the suction head too high? (page 22).
7. Does the pump require priming? (page 22).
8. Is debris under clappet valves or are valves damaged? (page 45).
9. Is the diaphragm torn? (see page 47).
lO.lf the pump still does not pump, take the pump to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer.