HONDA GXV50 - Manual (Page 12)

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
ENGINE WILL
NOT START Possible Cause Correction
ENGINE LACKS
POWER Possible Cause Correction
Serial Number Location
Remote Control Linkage
ENGLISH
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
ENGINE TYPE
THROTTLE CABLE
5 mm SCREW
CABLE CLAMP
THROTTLE LEVER
12
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Remove and
inspect spark
plug.
Take engine to
an authorized
Honda
servicing
dealer, or refer
to shop
manual.
Vent knob
CLOSE
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
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.
Open vent knob.
Move lever to ON
position.
Move lever to
CLOSED position
unless the engine
is warm.
Turn engine switch
to ON position.
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 11).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap or replace
spark plug (p. 9).
Dry and reinstall
spark plug. Start
engine with
throttle lever in
MAX. position.
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Filter element
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. Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take engine to
an authorized
Honda
servicing
dealer, or refer
to shop
manual.
Clean or replace
filter element (p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 11).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
The throttle lever is provided with a hole for cable attachment.
Record the engine serial number, type and purchase date in the
space below. You will need this information when ordering parts
and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
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