Honda IGX700 Owner's Manual page 12

Storage Precautions
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank, 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.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve in the CLOSED or OFF position to reduce the possibility of
fuel 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 a plastic sheet as a dust cover.
A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine,
promoting rust and corrosion.
If installed, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place.
Recharge the battery once a month while the engine is in
storage. This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
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 cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation,
the engine may 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. If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve,
move the fuel valve lever to the CLOSED or OFF position.
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Battery discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve CLOSED or OFF.
(If equipped)
Engine switch OFF.
Engine oil level low (Oil Alert
stops engine).
Out of fuel.
Stale fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with stale
gasoline.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plugs wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter restricted, FI system
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Filter element(s) restricted.
Stale fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with stale
gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, FI system
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGLISH
Correction
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse.
Move lever to OPEN or ON
position.
Turn engine switch to ON
position (p. 5).
Fill with the recommended oil
to the proper level (p. 8).
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank (p. 11). Refuel
with fresh gasoline (p. 7).
Gap, or replace spark plugs
(p. 10).
Dry and reinstall spark plugs
(p. 10).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter
element(s) (p. 9).
Drain fuel tank (p. 11). Refuel
with fresh gasoline (p. 7).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop
manual.