Troubleshooting - Honda EX5500 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the
NO
b Refill the fuel tank.
tank?
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:
1)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 apark
may ignite.
I
plug and install the
spark plug in the
YES
plug cap.
3)Set the plug side
electrode on the
cylinder head.
4)Crank the engine,
sparks should jump
across the gap.
NO
c Clean the fuel
sediment cup.
Is the fuel reaching
the carburetor?
If the engine still
does not start, take
the generator to an
authorized Honda
generator dealer.
To check:
lITurn off 'the fuel
DRAIN S/CREW
valve and loosen the
drain screw.
2)Turn the fuel valve to
ON. Fuel should flow
from the drain when
the fuel valve is
turned ON.