Honda CRF230F 2004 Owner's Manual page 142

SYMPTOM: Starter motor works, but the engine won't start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
out of fuel
flooded engine
loose or unconnected spark
plug caps
loose battery cables
weak battery
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
idles roughly, too fast, stalls
runs erratically, misfires
blubbers (rich fuel mixture)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Fill the fuel tank.
See F looded Engine
Install the spark plug caps securely. If the engine still
won't start, see your Honda dealer.
Tighten the battery terminal bolts.
Charge the battery (page
see your Honda dealer.
Check engine idle adjustment (page
persists, see your Honda dealer.
See your Honda dealer.
See your Honda dealer.
WHAT TO DO
(page 31 ).
114 ). If charging doesn't help,
WHAT TO DO
). If the problem
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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