Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start - Honda EU1000i Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel filler cap vent lever is in
the OFF position.
Engine switch is in the OFF
position.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, generator stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Low engine oil level caused
Oil Alert to stop engine.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter restricted, 
carburetor malfunction, 
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
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Correction
Turn the fuel filler cap vent lever to
the ON position (see page 22).
Turn the engine switch to the ON
position (see page 23).
Refuel (see page 43).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (see
page 58).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (see page
43).
Turn the engine switch to the OFF
position. Add engine oil. Then turn the
engine switch to the ON position and
restart the engine.
Gap or replace spark plug (see page
51).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer, or refer to the
shop manual.