Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda GXV160 Owner's Manual

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TRANSPORTING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes before loading the engine-powered equipment on the
transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you
and can ignite some materials.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility
of fuel leakage. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see
page 6 ).

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL Possible Cause
NOT START
1. Check control Fuel valve OFF.
positions.
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch
OFF.
2. Check fuel. Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
3. Remove and Spark plug faulty,
inspect spark fouled, or
plug. improperly
gapped.
Spark plug wet
with fuel
(flooded engine).
4. Take engine to Fuel filter
an authorized restricted,
Honda carburetor
servicing malfunction,
dealer, or refer ignition
to shop malfunction,
manual. valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS Possible Cause
POWER
1. Check air filter. Filter element(s)
restricted.
2. Check fuel. Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
3. Take engine to Fuel filter
an authorized restricted,
Honda carburetor
servicing malfunction,
dealer, or refer ignition
to shop malfunction,
manual. valves stuck, etc.
ENGLISH
Correction
Move lever to ON
position.
Move the control
lever to CHOKE
position unless the
engine is warm.
Move the control
lever to MAX.
position.
(Flywheel brake
types: flywheel
brake lever to
RELEASED
position.)
Refuel (p. 8).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 11).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 8).
Gap or replace
spark plug (p. 10).
Dry and reinstall
spark plug. Start
engine with control
lever in MAX.
position.
(Flywheel brake
types: flywheel
brake lever to
RELEASED
position.)
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Correction
Clean or replace
filter element(s)
(p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 11).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 8).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
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