Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start - Honda EU22000i Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel filler cap vent lever is in the
OFF position.
Engine switch is in the OFF
position.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; generator stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Low engine oil level caused Oil
Alert to stop engine.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
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Correction
Turn the vent lever to the ON
position (see page 25).
Turn engine switch to the ON
position (see page 26).
Refuel (see page 47).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(see page 61).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(see page 47).
Turn the engine switch to the OFF
position. Add engine oil. Then
turn the engine switch to the ON
position and restart the engine.
Gap or replace spark plug
(see page 55).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to the shop
manual.