HONDA GCV520 - Manual (Page 13)

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
ENGINE WILL
NOT START Possible Cause Correction TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Location
ENGINE LACKS
POWER Possible Cause Correction
ENGLISH
SERIAL NUMBER &
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION
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Engine serial number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse
Move lever to ON
or OPEN position.
Move lever to
CHOKE (CLOSED)
position unless the
engine is warm.
Turn engine switch
to ON position.
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 12).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap or replace
spark plug(s)
(p. 10).
Dry and reinstall
spark plugs. Start
engine with
throttle lever in
MAX. position.
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Check battery
and fuse.
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Remove and
inspect spark
plugs.
Take engine to
an authorized
Honda
servicing
dealer, or refer
to shop
manual.
Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take engine to
an authorized
Honda
servicing
dealer, or refer
to shop
manual.
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.
Clean or replace
filter element(s)
(p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 12).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
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.
Battery
discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve OFF.
(If equipped)
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch
OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
Spark plug(s)
faulty, fouled, or
improperly
gapped.
Spark plug(s)
wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter
restricted,
carburetor
malfunction,
ignition
malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
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