Honda EM6000GN Manual page 22

HONDA.
EPSOOO-EPSSOOS
C.
IGNITION SYSTEM
Engine does not start with the Test the spark plug.
engine switch turned to the
"ON" position.
No spark
Check again with a new spark
Sparks
o
SPARK PLUG faulty.
plug.
o
Install a new spark plug.
No spark
Check again with a new spark
Sparks
o
SPARK PLUG CAP faulty.
I
cap.
o
Install a new spark plug cap.
No spark
Disconnect the black wire
Sparks
o
ENGINE SWITCH faulty.
from the engine switch and re-
o
Replace engine switch.
check.
No spark
o
TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION
COIL defective.
o
Replace transistorized igni-
tion coil.
SPARK
TEST
1) Remove the spark plug.
2) Install the spark plug to the spark plug cap and ground
the side electrode against the cylinder head cover.
3) Turn the engine switch to the "ON" position, pull the
recoil starter and check to see if sparks jump across the
electrodes.
• Never hold the spark plug lead with wet hands while
performing this test.
• Make sure that no fuel has been spilled on the engine
and the plug is not wet with fuel.
• To avoid fire' hazards, do not allow sparks near the
plug hole.
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