10. TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in
the tank?
YES
Is the engine
switch ON?
YES
Is there enough
oil in the engine?
YES
Is the spark plug
in good
condition?
YES
Is the fuel
reaching the
carburetor?
YES
If the engine still
does not start,
take the
generator to an
authorized Honda
dealer.
48
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
To check:
1)Turn off the engine switch and loosen the
drain screw (see page 46).
2)Turn the fuel valve to ON. Fuel should flow
from the drain when the fuel valve is turned
ON.
Refill the fuel
tank (see page
16).
Turn the engine
switch ON (see
page 21).
Add the
recommended oil
(see page 15).
Clean, readjust
gap and dry the
spark plug.
Replace it if
necessary (see
page 37).
Clean the fuel
sediment cup
(see page 36).