HONDA GX270 - Manual (Page 39)

37
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE LACKS
POWER Possible Cause Correction
ENGINE WILL NOT
START Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Spark plug faulty,
fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Spark plug wet with
fuel (flooded engine).
Carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Check control
positions.
Check fuel.
Remove and inspect
spark plug.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
Check air filter.
Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
Filter element(s)
clogged.
Carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Clean or replace filter
element(s) (p. 28).
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
OPEN valve.
Move lever to CLOSED.
Turn engine switch to
ON.
Refuel.
Clean, gap, or replace
spark plug (p. 30).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST
position.
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
01/11/15 11:01:13 31ZK6600_038