Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda GXV630 Owner's Manual

Storage Precautions
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a
spark-producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve in the CLOSED or OFF position to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover.
A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting
rust and corrosion.
Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place. Recharge the
battery once a month while the engine is in storage. This will help
to extend the service life of the battery.
Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page 4).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TRANSPORTING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes before loading the engine-powered equipment on the
transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you
and can ignite some materials.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage. If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve, move
the fuel valve lever to the CLOSED or OFF position.
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Battery discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve CLOSED or OFF
(If equipped).
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Stale fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with stale
gasoline.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plugs wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Filter element(s) restricted.
Stale fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with stale
gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGLISH
Correction
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse.
Move lever to OPEN or ON
position.
Move lever to CLOSED position
unless the engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON
position.
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 11). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap, or replace spark plugs
(p. 10).
Dry and reinstall spark plugs
(p. 10). Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST position
(p. 5).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter
element(s) (p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 11). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.