Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start - Honda EB3000c Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel valve lever OFF.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Low 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.
Correction
Turn lever ON (see page 23).
Turn engine switch to ON
(see page 24).
Refuel (see page 35).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor 
(see page 49).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(see page 35).
Add oil (see page 37).
Turn engine switch to OFF and
then restart the engine.
Gap or replace spark plug
(see page 44).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
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