Troubleshooting - Honda EM2300 Owner's Manual

When the engine will not start :
Is there fuel in
the tank?
Is the fuel valve
lever ON?
Is the engine panel
switch ON?
Is there enough oil
in the engine?
Is the spark plug in
good condition?
Is the fuel reaching
the carburetor?
If the engine still
does not start,
take the generator
to your servicing
dealer.
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YES
NO
YES
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YES
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YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
To check:
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10. TROUBLESHOOTING

Turn off the engine panel switch and loosen the
drain screw (see page 27)
Turn the fuel valve to ON. Fuel should flow from the
drain when the fuel valve is turned ON.
Refill the fuel tank
(see page 12)
Turn the fuel valve
lever to ON
(see page 15)
Turn the panel
switch ON
(see page 15)
Add the
recommended oil
(see page 11)
Clean, readjust gap
and dry the spark
plug. Replace it if
necessary
(see page 25)
Clean the fuel
sediment cup
(see page 24)
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