Transporting; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power - Honda GXR120 Owner's Manual

Storage Precautions
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a
spark-producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve and fuel filler cap vent in the CLOSED or OFF position to
reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover.
A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting
rust and corrosion.
Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page 3).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.

TRANSPORTING

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes before storing or loading on the transport vehicle. A hot
engine and muffler can burn you and can ignite some materials.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage.
If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve and/or a fuel filler cap
vent valve, turn them to the CLOSED or OFF position.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Choke open.
Engine switch OFF.
Engine oil level low.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine 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 restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.

ENGINE LACKS POWER

Possible Cause
Filter element(s) restricted.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGLISH
Correction
Move lever to CLOSED position
unless the engine is warm
(p. 4).
Turn engine switch to ON
position (p. 4).
Fill with the recommended oil to
the proper level (p. 7–8).
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 10). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap or replace spark plug (p. 9).
Dry and reinstall spark plug (p.
9). Start engine with throttle
lever in MAX. position, with
choke lever in OPEN position (p.
4–5).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter element(s)
(p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 10). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
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