TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Fuel tank 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 23).
Turn engine switch to the ON
position (see page 24).
Refuel (see page 43).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(see page 60).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(see page 43).
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 53).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.