Honda GX240RT2 Service And Repair Manual page 234

HARD STARTING
Check whether the oil level indicator is ON.
OFF
Turn the combination switch to the START position
and check whether the engine cranks.
Cranks
Loosen the carburetor drain screw, and check the fuel
flow from the fuel tank.
Fuel
Check the spark plug (page
Normal
Perform the spark test (page
Spark
Perform the cylinder compression test
GX270UT2:
1.31 MPa (13.4 kgf/cm , 190 psi)/1,400 min
2
GX390T2/UT2:
1.29 MPa (13.2 kgf/cm , 187 psi)/1,400 min
2
Go to
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3-9)*.
9-4)*.
(page 12-5)*.
(rpm)
-1
(rpm)
-1
page 4-4
ON
Add the recommended engine oil
Does not crank
Check the battery or battery cable connection.
Perform the STARTING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
No fuel
Check for clogged fuel tube, fuel filter, and fuel valve.
If the engine is stalled in a cold weather application,
check for a frozen clog in the breather tube.
Dry
Disassemble the carburetor to check for clogged
ports, jets, and nozzles
If spark plug gap is correct, clean and dry the
Wet
electrodes, and then restart the engine.
If the engine does not start and the electrodes are wet
again, check the carburetor float valve
No spark
Perform the IGNITION SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Compression
Check the valve clarence
is too high
the cylinder compression test. If the cylinder
compression is too high, remove carbon deposits in
the combustion chamber
Go to page 4-4
TROUBLESHOOTING
(page 3-3)*.
(page 10-2).
(page 6-13)*.
(page 6-14)*.
(page 9-2).
(page 3-3) and then perform
(page 3-4).