Troubleshooting; When The Engine Will Not Start - Honda HS970 Manual

When the engine will not start:

1. Is there enough fuel?
2. Is the fuel valve on?
3. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, loosen the drain knob with the fuel valve on. Fuel should
flow freely.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing the spark
plug or starting the engine. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.
4. Is the engine switch on?
5. Check the spark plug for dirt, wet and the gap.
a. Clean the spark plug.
b. Reinstall the plug if it is reused, or replace with a new one.
Never hold the spark plug lead with wet hands while performing
this test.
Make sure that no fuel has been spilled on the engine and that the
plug is not wet with fuel.
To avoid fire hazards, do not allow sparks near the plug hole.
e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug.
If sparks occur, try to start the engine according to the instructions.
6. If the engine still does not start, take the snowblower to an
authorized Honda dealer.
If the auger or blower does not operate, check the shear bolts (page
29 ). Replacement shear bolts and nuts were supplied with your
snowblower. Additional shear bolts and nuts are available from
authorized Honda snowblower dealers. Do not replace shear bolts
with ordinary hardware bolts.

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