Troubleshooting; When The Engine Will Not Start - Honda EX5500 Owner's Manual

9. TROUBLESHOOTING
A. When the engine will not start:
1. Is there enough fuel?
2. Is the fuel valve on?
3. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on.
bw If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing
the
spark
plug or starting the engine. Fuel vapor
or
spilled fuel may
ignite.
DRAIN SCREW
I
4. Is the reset button pushed in?
5. Are the circuit breakers off?
6. Is the engine
switch on?
7.
Is the fuse good?
8. Is there a spark at the spark plug (Page 28)?
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