Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power - Honda iGX270 Manuel De L'utilisateur

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

CONTROL BOX
(Indicator type)
OIL ALERT
INDICATOR
To perform the oil alert indicator check, the engine must be connected to
a battery and the engine switch must be in the ON position.

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel, engine oil, spark plug,
etc.
Engine oil level low.
ECM, sensors, etc.
Battery discharged.
Choke closed.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine 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 restricted,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
CONTROL BOX
(Hour meter type)
OIL ALERT
INDICATOR
Correction
Replace fuse (p. 13).
After replacing fuse, turn the engine
switch to the ON position once again.
Check the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
(p. 5).
Fill with the recommended oil to the
proper level (p. 9).
Take engine to your servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
Recharge battery.
Move choke lever to OPEN position
unless the engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON position.
Refuel (p. 8).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 14).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 8).
Gap or replace spark plug (p. 12).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take engine to your servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.

ENGINE LACKS POWER

Possible Cause
Filter element(s) restricted.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
ENGLISH
Correction
Clean or replace filter element(s) (p. 10).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 14).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 8).
Take engine to your servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
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