Troubleshooting - Honda Power Equipment EZ5000 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
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Is there fuel in the
tank?
Refill the fuel tank.
Is there enough oil
in the engine?
Add the recom-
Is there a spark NO
from the spark
plug? L
Replace the
spark plug.
Take the generator
to an authorized
Honda generator
dealer.
AWARNING
Be sure there is no
spilled fuel around the
spark plug. Spilled fuel
may ignite.
To check: 1 -
1) Remove the spark
plug cap and clean
any dirt from around
the spark plug.
2) Remove the spark
plug and install the
spark plug in the
plug cap.
3) Set the plug side
electrode on the
cylinder head.
4) Crank the engine,
sparks should jump
T
Is the fuel reaching
across the gap.
NO
Clean the fuel
the carburetor? sediment cup.
If the engine still
does not start, take
the generator to an
authorized Honda
generator dealer.
To check:
1) Turn off the fuel
valve and loosen the
drain screw.
2) Turn the fuel valve to
ON. Fuel should flow
from the drain when
the fuel valve is
turned ON.
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