Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Technical & Consumer; Serial Number Location - Honda GCV520 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL Possible Cause
NOT START
1. Check battery Battery
and fuse. discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
2. Check control Fuel valve OFF.
positions. (If equipped)
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch
OFF.
3. Check fuel. Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
4. Remove and Spark plug(s)
inspect spark faulty, fouled, or
plugs. improperly
gapped.
Spark plug(s)
wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
5. 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(s)
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.
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Correction TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Recharge battery.

Serial Number Location

Record the engine serial number, type and purchase date in the
Replace fuse space below. You will need this information when ordering parts
Move lever to ON and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
or OPEN position.
Move lever to
CHOKE (CLOSED)
position unless the
engine is warm.
Turn engine switch
to ON position.
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 12).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
SERIAL NUMBER &
Gap or replace
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION
spark plug(s)
(p. 10).
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __
Dry and reinstall
spark plugs. Start
engine with
throttle lever in Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
MAX. position.
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Correction
Clean or replace
filter element(s)
(p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 12).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
ENGLISH
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
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