Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power - Honda EU3000IS1AN Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel valve lever OFF .
Engine switch OFF .
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; generator 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).
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.

ENGINE LACKS POWER

Possible cause
Air filter restricted.
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Correction
Turn lever ON (p. 22).
Turn engine switch to ON (p. 23).
Refuel (p. 42).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 63).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(p. 42).
Check oil level and add oil as
necessary (p. 44).
Turn engine switch to OFF and
then restart the engine.
Gap or replace spark plug (p. 49).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace air filter
(p. 47, 48).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 63).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 42).
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
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