Troubleshooting - Honda EG5000X Owner's Manual

9. TROUBLESHOOTING
A. When the engine will not start :
1. Is the engine switch on ?
2. Does the oil alert lamp flash when the starter is pulled ?
OIL ALERT LAMP
ENGINE SWITCH
3. Is there enough fuel ?
4. Are all loads disconnected from the AC receptacles ?
5. Is there a spark at the spark plug ?
a.Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dust from around the spark plug base,
then remove the spark plug.
b.lnstall the spark plug in the plug cap.
c.Turn the engine switch on.
d.Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground, pull the recoil starter to
see if sparks jump across the gap.
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Be sure there is no spilled fuel near the spark plug.
Spilled fuel may
ignite. Perform this test in a Fell ventilated area.
e.lf there are no sparks, replace the plug.
f .If the new spark plug does not spark, take the generator to an authorized
Honda dealer.
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