Troubleshooting - Honda EB2500X Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the
NO
p Refill the fuel tank.
tank?
YES
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Is there enough oil NO
in the engine?
I
Add the recom-
mended oil.
YES
Still NO spark
Is there a spark
from the spark
plug?
Replace the --)
Take the generator
spark plug.
to an authorized
Honda generator
dealer.
To check:
1) Remove the spark
plug cap and clean
Be sure there is no any dirt from around
spilled fuel around the the spark plug.
spark plug. Spilled fuel 2) Remove the spark
may ignite.
plug and install the
spark plug in the
YES
plug cap.
3) Set the plug side
electrode on the
cylinder head.
4) Crank the engine,
1
sparks should jump
across the gap.
Is the fuel reaching NO Clean the fuel
the carburetor?
sediment cup.
To check:
YES
I
If the engine still
does not start, take
the generator to an
authorized Honda
generator dealer.
1) Turn off the engine
switch and loosen
the drain screw.
2) Turn the fuel valve to
ON. Fuel should flow
from the drain when
the fuel valve is
turned ON.
DRAIN SCREW