Taking care of unexpected problems, Engine will not start, Engine lacks power – HONDA GX22 User Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT
START

Possible Cause

Correction

ENGINE LACKS
POWER

Possible Cause

Correction

Check air filter.

Check fuel.

Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.

Filter element clogged.

Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or
draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad
gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.

Clean or replace filter
element (p. 30).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 42).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline.

Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.

Check control
positions.

Check fuel.

Remove and inspect
spark plug.

Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.

Choke open.

Ignition switch OFF.
(on the equipment)
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 clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.

Move the choke lever
to CLOSED position
unless engine is warm.
Turn ignition switch to
ON.
Refuel.
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 42).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline.

Clean, gap, or replace
spark plug (p. 31).

Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST
position, with choke
lever in OPEN position.
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.

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