Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start - Honda FC600 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; tiller stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
48
Correction
Turn valve ON (p.10).
Move to CLOSED unless engine is
warm (p. 10).
Turn engine switch to ON (p. 10).
Refuel (p. 26).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 44).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 26).
Gap or replace spark plug (p. 34).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Start engine with throttle lever in
FAST position.
Take the tiller to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer, or refer to
the shop manual.