Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda GXV520 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Battery discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve OFF.
(If equipped)
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug(s) wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Filter element(s) restricted.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Correction
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse
Move lever to ON or OPEN
position.
Move lever to CHOKE
(CLOSED) position unless the
engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON
position.
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 12). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap or replace spark plug(s)
(p. 10).
Dry and reinstall spark plugs.
Start engine with throttle lever
in MAX. position.
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter element(s)
(p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 12). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Location
Record the engine serial number, type and purchase date in the
spaces below. You will need this information when ordering parts
and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
SERIAL NUMBER &
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __ — __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
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