Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda GX630 Owner's Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL Possible Cause
NOT START
1. Electric Battery
starting: discharged.
Check battery
and fuse. Fuse burnt out.
2. Check control Fuel valve
positions. CLOSED or OFF.
(If equipped)
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch
OFF.
3. Check engine Engine oil level
oil level. low (Oil Alert
stops engine).
4. Check fuel. Out of fuel.
Stale fuel;
engine stored
without treating
or draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
stale gasoline.
5. Remove and Spark plugs
inspect spark faulty, fouled, or
plugs. improperly
gapped.
Spark plugs wet
with fuel
(flooded engine).
6. Take engine to Fuel filter
an authorized restricted,
Honda carburetor
servicing malfunction,
dealer, or refer ignition
to shop malfunction,
manual. valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS Possible Cause
POWER
1. Check air filter. Filter element(s)
restricted.
2. Check fuel. Stale fuel;
engine stored
without treating
or draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
stale gasoline.
3. Take engine to Fuel filter
an authorized restricted,
Honda carburetor
servicing malfunction,
dealer, or refer ignition
to shop malfunction,
manual. valves stuck, etc.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
Correction The electric starter relay circuit and battery charging circuit are
protected by a 30-ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric
Recharge battery. starter will not operate.
1. Disconnect the wire connector, and remove the wire harnesses
Replace fuse. from the wire harness band.
Move lever to
OPEN or ON
position.
Move knob to
CLOSED position
unless the engine
is warm (p. 4).
Turn engine switch
to ON position
(p. 5).
Fill with the
recommended oil
to the proper level
(p. 8).
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 12).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap, or replace
spark plugs (p. 10). 2. Remove the 6
engine switch box, and remove the rear cover.
Dry and reinstall Remove the fuse cover, and inspect the fuse.
3.
spark plugs (p. 10).
Start engine with
throttle lever in
MAX. position
(p. 6).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
30 A FUSE
Correction
Clean or replace
filter element(s) If the fuse is burnt out, remove the fuse cover, then pull out and
(p. 9). discard the burnt-out fuse. Install a new 30-ampere fuse, and
Drain fuel tank and reinstall the fuse cover.
carburetor (p. 12).
Refuel with fresh
Never use a fuse with a rating greater than 30 amperes. Serious
gasoline (p. 7).
damage to the electrical system or a fire could result.
4. Reinstall the rear cover. Install the 6
Replace or repair tighten it securely.
faulty components
as necessary. Frequent fuse failure usually indicates a short circuit or an
overload in the electrical system. If the fuse burns out frequently,
take the engine to a Honda servicing dealer for repair.
ENGLISH
WIRE HARNESSES
WIRE CONNECTOR
× 8 mm special screw from the rear cover of the
SWITCH BOX REAR COVER
6 × 8 mm SPECIAL SCREW
FUSE COVER
× 8 mm special screw and
WIRE HARNESS
BAND
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