Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start - Honda EU2200ITAN Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel filler cap vent lever is in the OFF
position.
Engine switch is in the OFF position.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Low engine oil level caused Oil Alert to
stop engine.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel strainer restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
CO-MINDER (CO Shut-off System) is
detecting high carbon monoxide (CO)
levels around the generator.
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Correction
Turn the vent lever to the ON position
(see page 39).
Turn engine switch to the ON position
(see page 40).
Refuel (see page 15).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(see page 67).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(see page 15).
Turn the engine switch to the OFF
position. Add engine oil. Then turn the
engine switch to the ON position and
restart the engine.
Gap or replace spark plug
(see page 61).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to an authorized
Honda Power Equipment dealer, or
refer to the shop manual.
Review the location of the generator,
such as by placing it in a well-
ventilated outdoor location (see page
24).
When the engine is stopped
automatically by CO-MINDER, press
the CO-MINDER reset button to restart
the engine (see page 44).