Troubleshooting - Honda GXV340 Owner's Manual

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11. TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start using recoil starter:
1. Is the control lever in the START position?
2. Is the fuel valve ON?
3. Is there fuel in the flue1 tank?
4. Is fuel reaching the engine?
5. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
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Be sure the area is free of fuel vapor before testing the spark
plug; fuel vapor may ignite.
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a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug
base, then remove the spark plug.
b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c. Turn the engine switch on.
d. Ground the side electrode to any engine ground, and then pull the
recoil starter to see if sparks jump across the gap.
e. If there is no spark, replace the plug.
If OK, reinstall the spark plug and try to'start the engine again accord-
ing to the instructions.
6. If the engine still does not start, take the engine to an authorized Honda
engine dealer.
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