Honda GXV390 Owner's Manual page 13

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).
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Battery discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Engine switch OFF. (if equipped)
Engine oil level low (Oil Alert
types).
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
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse.
Move lever to ON position.
Move control lever to CHOKE
position unless the engine is
warm.
Turn engine switch to ON position
or move the throttle control away
from the OFF position.
Fill with the recommended oil to
the proper level (p. 9).
Refuel (p. 8).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p.12). Refuel with fresh gasoline
(p. 8).
Gap or replace spark plug (p.10).
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start
engine with control lever in MAX.
position.
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter element(s)
(p.10).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p.12). Refuel with fresh gasoline
(p. 8).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
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