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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?
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. Install 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.
B
Be
sure there is no spilled
fuel near the spark plug. Spilled fuel
may ignite.
Perform this test in a well ventilated
area.
e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug.
f. If the new spark plug does not spark, take the generator to an author-
ized Honda dealer.
OIL
ALERT
LAMP
EN&NE
SWITCH
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