Troubleshooting - Honda EG3500X Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the
tank?
Refill the fuel tank.
YES
Is there enough oil NO
Add the recom-
in the engine?
mended oil.
YES
NO
Still NO spark
Is there a spark --) Replace
the ----) Take the generator
from the spark spark plug.
to an authorized
plug?
Honda generator
&
dealer.
To check:
l)Remove the spark
plug cap and clean
Be sure there is no
any dirt from around
spilled fuel around the
the spark plug.
spark plug. Spilled fuel
2)Remove the spark
may ignite.
plug and install the
spark plug in the
YES plug cap.
3)Set the plug side
electrode on the
cylinder head.
4)Crank the engine,
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sparks should jump
across the gap.
Is the fuel reaching NO Clean the fuel
the carburetor?
I
I
I
I
YES
If the engine still
does not start, take
the generator to an
authorized Honda
generator dealer.
sediment cup.
To check:
1)Turn off the engine
switch and loosen
the drain screw.
2)Turn the fuel valve to
ON. Fuel should flow
from the drain when
the fuel valve is
turned ON.
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