Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Serial Number Location - Honda GXV50 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL Possible Cause
NOT START
1. Check control Vent knob
positions. CLOSE
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Engine switch
OFF.
2. Check fuel. Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
3. Remove and Spark plug faulty,
inspect spark fouled, or
plug. improperly
gapped.
Spark plug wet
with fuel
(flooded engine).
4. Take engine to Fuel filter
an authorized restricted,
Honda carburetor
servicing malfunction,
dealer, or refer ignition
to shop malfunction,
manual. valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS Possible Cause
POWER
1. Check air filter. Filter element
restricted.
2. Check fuel. Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
3. Take engine to Fuel filter
an authorized restricted,
Honda carburetor
servicing malfunction,
dealer, or refer ignition
to shop malfunction,
manual. valves stuck, etc.
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TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Correction

Serial Number Location

Record the engine serial number, type and purchase date in the
Open vent knob. space below. You will need this information when ordering parts
and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
Move lever to ON
position.
Move lever to
CLOSED position
unless the engine
is warm.
Turn engine switch
to ON position.
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 11).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap or replace
spark plug (p. 9).
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __
Dry and reinstall
spark plug. Start
engine with
throttle lever in Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
MAX. position.
Replace or repair
faulty components Remote Control Linkage
as necessary.
The throttle lever is provided with a hole for cable attachment.
Correction
Clean or replace
filter element (p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 11).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
ENGLISH
ENGINE TYPE
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
THROTTLE CABLE
CABLE CLAMP
5 mm SCREW
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
− __ __ __ __ __ __ __
THROTTLE LEVER