Troubleshooting - Honda EG5000X Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

When the engine w ill not start:
Is there fuel in the
tank?
YES
Is there enough oil
in the engine?
YES
Is the spark plug in
good condition?
YES
Is fuel reaching the
carburetor?
To check:
1. Turn the fuel
valve lever OFF
and loosen the
drain screw .
2. Turn the fuel
valve lever ON.
Fuel should flow
from the around
the drain screw .
YES
If the engine still
does not start, take
the generator to an
authorized Honda
generator dealer.
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NO
NO
NO
NO
DRAIN SCREW
Refill the fuel tank
(see page 22).
A d d t h e r eco m -
m ended oil (see
page 21).
Adjust the gap and
dry the spark plug.
R e p l a c e
n e c e s s a r y ( s e e
page 32).
Clean the f uel
sedim ent cup.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
i t i f