HONDA GX100 - Manual (Page 12)

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS TECHNICAL INFORMATION
ENGINE WILL
NOT START Possible Cause Correction
ENGINE LACKS
POWER Possible Cause Correction
Serial Number Location
ENGLISH
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
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Check control
positions.
Check engine
oil level.
Check fuel.
Remove and
inspect spark
plug.
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.
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke open.
Engine switch
OFF. (on the
equipment)
Engine oil level
low (Oil Alert
models).
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.
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.
Move lever to ON
position.
Move lever to
CLOSED position
unless the engine
is warm.
Turn engine switch
to ON position.
Fill with the
recommended oil
to the proper level
(p. 7).
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,
with choke lever in
OPEN position.
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Clean or replace
filter element(s)
(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: ______ / ______ / ______
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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