Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start - Honda EB2000i 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.
Correction
Turn the fuel filler cap vent lever
to the ON position (see page 22).
Turn engine switch to the ON
position (see page 23).
Refuel (see page 36).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(see page 53).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(see page 36).
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 46).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to an 
authorized Honda servicing dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
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