Troubleshooting - Honda EX350 Owner's Manual

9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start:
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Is the fuel cap lever fully ON7
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Is the engine switch in the ON position?
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Is there enough fuel?
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Are all loads disconnected from the AC receptacle and DC receptacle?
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Is there a spark at the spark plug?
8. Remove the spark plug cep. Clean any dust from around the spark
plug base, and then remove the spark plug.
b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c. Turn the engine switch to ON.
d. Grounding the aide electrode to any engine ground, pull the recoil
starter to see if sparks jump across the gap.
m 8e sure there la no spilled fuel near the spark plug. Spilled
fuel may ignite. Perform this teat in a well ventilated area.
e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug.
1. If the new spark plug does not spark, take the generator to an
authorized Honda dealer.
Engine runs slowly or stalls:
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Is the exhaust pipe screen OK? Inspect the screen and clean if clogged
(p. 30).
a Is the spark arrester OK? Inspect the spark arrester and clean if clogged
fp. 29).
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