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ENGINE

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start Possible Cause Correction
Engine Lacks Power PossibleCa use Correction
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Ignition switch OFF.
Outof fuel.
Bad fuel; pump stored
without treating or
draining gasoline, or
refuel with bad
gasoline.
Lowoil level caused Oil
Alert to stop engine.
Spark plugfaulty,
fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Spark plug wet with
fuel (flooded engine).
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck,etc.
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.
Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicingdealer, or
refertoshopmanual.
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Check engine oil
level.
Remove and inspect
spark plug.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicingdealer, or
refertoshopmanual.
Clean or replace filter
(p. 33 ).
Drainf ueltank and
carburetor (p. 44 ).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 27 ).
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
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. 44 ).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 27 ).
Add oil (p. 29 ).
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.
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