Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power - Honda Motor Eg1000 Manual Del Propietário

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Low oil level caused Oil Alert to
stop engine.
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
Air filter restricted.
Bad fuel; generator stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
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Correction
Turn valve ON (see page 14).
Move to CLOSED unless engine is
warm (see page 14).
Turn engine switch to ON (see
page 15).
Refuel (see page 31).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (see
page 42). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (see page 31).
Add oil (see page 33).
Turn engine switch to OFF and
restart the engine.
Gap, or replace spark plug (see
page 39).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Take generator to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace air filter (see page
36 thru. 38).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (see
page 42). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (see page 31).
Take generator to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.