Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Technical & Consumer Information; Serial Number Location - Honda umc435 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Choke open.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; powerhead stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Filter element restricted.
Bad fuel; powerhead stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Correction
Move lever to CLOSED position
unless the engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON
position.
Refuel (p. 13).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 19). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 13).
Gap or replace spark plug
(p. 16).
Allow the spark plug to dry.
After drying, install the spark
plug and start the engine
(p. 10).
Take powerhead to your
servicing dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter element
(p. 15).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 19). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (P. 13).
Take powerhead to your
servicing dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Location

Record the engine and frame serial numbers in the spaces below.
You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when
making technical or warranty inquiries.
Engine serial number:
Frame serial number:
Date Purchased: /
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
FRAME SERIAL NUMBER
/
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