Engine does not start.
SYMPTOM
Fuel is not reaching
the carburetor.
Fuel is reaching the
carburetor.
Starter motor does
not operate.
S t a r t e r m o t o r
operates.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
There is no gasoline in the
fuel tank.
Fuel valve lever is not
opened.
Fuel filter is clogged.
Fuel pipe arrangement is
frozen.
Carburetor is flooded.
Carburetor is clogged.
Gasoline spoiled.
Gasoline contains water.
Battery is dead.
Fuse is blown.
B a t t e r y t e r m i n a l i s
disconnected.
Drive c lutch lever is
squeezed or auger clutch
switch is pressed when
starting.
Unclean spark plug.
Bad installation of spark
plug cap.
Spark plug is damaged.
REMEDY
Refuel (see page 29).
Turn the fuel valve lever to the
''ON'' position (see page 36).
Consult an authorized Honda
dealer.
Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(see page 77).
Refuel (see page 29).
Battery charge or replacement
(see page 69 and 78).
F u s e
i n s p e c t i o n ,
replacement (see page 76).
Battery (see page 33 and 69).
Starting the engine (see page
36).
Consult an authorized Honda
dealer.
Install the spark plug cap
securely (see page 72).
Spark plug replacement (see
page 71).
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