Troubleshooting - Honda ES6500 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the
tank?
Refill the fuel tank.
YES
Is there enough oil NO
in the engine?
I
Add the recom-
mended oil.
YES
Still NO spark
Is there a spark NO Replace the
Take the generator
from the spark - sparkplug..
- to an authorized
plug?
Honda generator
dealer.
To check:
l)Remove one 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 elec-
trode on the cylinder
head.
4)Crank the engine,
I
sparks should jump
across the gap.
Is the fuel reaching NO _ Clean the fuel
the carburetor?
sediment cup.
I
I
YES
If the engine still
does not start, take
the generator to an
authorized Honda
generator dealer.
To check:
l)Turn off the engine
switch and loosen
the drain screw.
2)Fuel should flow
from the drain when
the engine switch is
turned on.
DRAIN SCREW
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