Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power - Honda FRC800 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

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.

ENGINE LACKS POWER

Possible Cause
Air filter clogged.
Bad fuel; tiller stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Correction
Turn valve ON.
Move to CLOSED unless engine is
warm.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Refuel (p. 31).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 53).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 31).
Gap or replace spark plug (p. 40).
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start engine
with throttle lever in FAST position and
the choke open.
Replace or repair faulty components as
necessary.
Take tiller to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or refer to the shop
manual.
Correction
Clean or replace air filter (p. 37).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 53).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 31).
Replace or repair faulty components as
necessary.
Take tiller to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or refer to the shop
manual.
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