Placing In Storage; Removal From Storage; Troubleshooting - Honda WMP20X1E Handbuch

PLACING IN STORAGE

If your pump will be stored with petrol in the fuel tank and carburetor, it
is important to reduce the hazard of petrol vapor ignition. Select a
well-ventilated storage area away from any appliance that operates
with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Also
avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor, or where power
tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the pump on a level surface. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the pump to keep out
dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials.
Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap
moisture around the pump, promoting rust and corrosion.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Check your pump as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 4).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh petrol. If you keep a container of petrol for refueling, be sure that
it contains only fresh petrol. Petrol oxidizes and deteriorates over
time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Ignition switch OFF
Fuel valve OFF
Out of fuel
Oil level low
Bad fuel; pump stored without
treating or draining petrol, or
refueled with bad petrol
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine)
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Loss of Power
Possible Cause
Throttle not set to FAST
Air filter clogged
Bad fuel; pump stored without
treating or draining petrol, or
refueled with bad petrol
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Pump Will Not Pump
Possible Cause
Strainer clogged
Suction hose clamps loose
Suction head is too high
Pump requires priming
Pump still does not pump
Air leak on suction side
ENGLISH
Correction
Turn the ignition switch ON (page 7).
Turn the fuel valve ON (page 7).
Refuel (page 12).
Add oil (page 9)
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 14).
Refuel with fresh petrol (page 12).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 11).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Take the pump to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle to the FAST position.
Clean or replace the air filter (page 10).
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
(page 14)
Refuel with fresh petrol (page 12).
Take the pump to an authorized Honda
service dealer for repair.
Correction
Clear strainer.
TIghten hose clamps (page 5).
Locate pump at appropriate level
(page 6).
Prime the pump (page 5).
Take the pump to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair.
Inspect the suction hose couplings.
Make sure the couplings are tight and
thread sealing tape has been applied to
the threads.
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