Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start - Honda EU70is Manuel De L'utilisateur

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
MAIN switch is in the OFF
position.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel, generator stored
without draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Low engine oil level caused Oil
Alert to stop engine.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Fuel filter restricted, fuel system
malfunction, fuel pump failure,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Correction
Turn MAIN switch to ON position
(see page 34).
Refuel (see page 52).
Drain fuel tank (see page 68).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (see
page 52).
Turn MAIN switch to OFF
position. Add engine oil. Then
turn MAIN switch to ON position
and restart the engine.
• Turn MAIN switch to OFF
position and pull starter grip
swiftly five times or more. This
may dry spark plug.
• If it still not start, remove spark
plug and dry.
Gap or replace spark plug (see
page 59). Reinstall spark plug.
Take the generator to your
servicing dealer, or refer to the
shop manual.
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