Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - HOND GX 100 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.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve lever in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel
leakage.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
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.
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 cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will 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. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see page 6).
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Engine switch OFF.
(on the equipment)
Engine oil level low (Oil Alert
models).
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine 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(s) restricted.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGLISH
Correction
Move lever to ON position.
Move lever to CLOSED position
unless the engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON
position.
Fill with the recommended oil to
the proper level (p. 8).
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 11). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap or replace spark plug
(p. 10).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Start engine with throttle lever
in MAX. position, with choke
lever in OPEN position.
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.