Troubleshooting - Honda EX800 Owner's Manual

'9. TROUBLESHOOTING
A. When the engine will not start:
1. Is the engine switch on?
2. Is the oil alert switch pushed in?
3. Is there enough fuel?
4. Are all loads disconnected from the AC receptacles and DC terminals?
5. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dust form 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. Ground the spark plug in the tool kit holder, and pull .the recoil
starter to see if sparks jump across the gap.
e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug.
m Be sure there is no spilled fuel near the.spark plug. Spilled fuel
may ignite.
Perform this test in a well ventilated area.
TOOL KIT HOLDER
ENGINE OIL ALERT
SWITCH SWITCH
6. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, remove the left side cover and loosen the drain screw with
the fuel valve ON.
If OK, try to start the engine according to the instructions.
7.
If the engine still does not start, take ttie generator' to the dealer.
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