Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power - Honda GXV340 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page 4).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.

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 NOT START

Possible Cause
Battery discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Engine switch OFF. 
(if equipped)
Engine oil level low (Oil Alert
types).
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.

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
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse.
Move lever to ON position.
Move control lever to CHOKE
position unless the engine is
warm.
Turn engine switch to ON
position or move the throttle
control away from the OFF
position.
Fill with the recommended oil to
the proper level (p. 9).
Refuel (p. 8).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p.12). 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.
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter
element(s) (p.10).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p.12). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 8).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
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