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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Correction
ENGINE WILL NOT
START
ENGINE LACKS
POWER
Possible Cause
Correction
Check air filter.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
Filter element(s)
clogged.
Carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Clean or replace
filter element(s)
(p. 23).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Check battery and
fuse.
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Remove and
inspect spark
plugs.
Check engine oil level.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse.
Move fuel valve to
OPEN or ON.
Turn engine switch
to ON.
Refuel.
Clean, gap, or
replace spark plugs
(p. 25).
Add oil (p. 18).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Battery discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve CLOSED or
OFF.
(if equipped)
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Spark plugs faulty,
fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Low oil level caused Oil
Alert to stop engine.
(if equipped)
Carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
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(power equipment side)
(power equipment side)
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