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ENGINE

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
CorrectionEngine Will Not Start Possible Cause
PossibleCauseEngine Lacks Power Correction
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Removeand inspect
spark plug.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicingdealer, or
refertoshopmanual.
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Ignition switch OFF.
Outof fuel.
Bad fuel; pump stored
without treating or
draining gasoline, or
refuel with bad
gasoline.
Spark plugfaulty,
fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Spark plugwet with
fuel (flooded engine).
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck,etc.
Movefuel valve lever
to ON position.
Movechoke lever to
CLOSEDposition
unless engine is warm.
Turn ignition switch to
ON.
Refuel (p.27 )
Drainf ueltank and
carburetor (p. 42 ).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 27 ).
Clean, gap,or replace
spark plug(p. 35 ).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST
position.
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicingdealer, or
refertoshopmanual.
Air filter clogged.
Bad fuel; pump stored
without treating or
draining gasoline, or
refuel with bad
gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck,etc.
Clean or replace filter
(p. 33 ).
Drainf ueltank and
carburetor (p. 42 ).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 27 ).
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
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