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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start using recoil starter:
1,
Is the control lever in the CHOKE position?.
2.
Is the fuel valve ON?
3.
Is there fuel in the fuel tank?
4. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on.
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If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area
is
dry
before testing the
spark plug
or
starting the engine. Fuel vapor
or
spilled fuel may ignite.
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DRAIN SCREW
5. Is
there a spark at the spark p l u ~ ?
a.
b.
d.
e.
C.
Remove the spark plug cap. C k a n any dirt from around the spark plug
base, then remove the spark plug.
Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
Turn the engine switch on.
Grounding the side electrode t o any engine ground, and pull the recoil
starter to see if sparks jump across the gap.
If there is no spark, replace the plug.
If OK, reinstall the spark plug and try to start the engine again accord-
ing to the instructions.
6. If
the engine still does not start, take the engine t o an authorized Honda
deafer.
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