Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power - Honda WL20XH Owner's Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE

Engine Will Not Start

Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Ignition switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; pump stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Low oil level caused Oil Alert to stop
engine.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine). Dry and install spark plug. Start engine
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.

Engine Lacks Power

Possible Cause
Air filter clogged.
Bad fuel; pump stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Throttle lever in slow position.
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Correction
Move fuel valve lever to ON position.
Move choke lever to CLOSED position
unless engine is warm.
Turn ignition switch to ON.
Refuel (p. 28)
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 41).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 28).
Add oil (p. 30)
Clean, gap, or replace spark plug (p. 36).
with throttle lever in FAST position.
Take engine to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter (p. 34).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 41).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 28).
Move throttle to the FAST position.
Take engine to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or refer to shop manual.
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