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ENGINE

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
CorrectionEngine Will Not Start Possible Cause
Engine Lacks Power Possible Cause Correction
Movechoke lever to
CLOSEDposition
unless engine is warm.
Movethrottle lever to
startposition on a
warm.
Turn ignition switch to
ON.
Refuel (p.28 )
Drainf ueltank and
carburetor (p. 48 ).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 28 ).
Gap or replace
spark plug(p. 38 ).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST
position, with choke
lever in OPEN position.
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Removeand inspect
spark plug.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicingdealer, or
refertoshopmanual.
Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicingdealer, or
refertoshopmanual.
Air filter element
clogged.
Bad fuel; pump stored
without treating or
draining gasoline, or
refueledwith bad
gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck,etc.
Clean or replace filter
element(p. 36 ).
Drainf ueltank and
carburetor (p. 48 ).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 28 ).
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
Choke open.
Improper throttle
position.
Ignition switch OFF.
Outof fuel.
Bad fuel; pump stored
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.
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