HONDA GXV610 - Manual (Page 12)

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL
NOT START Possible Cause Correction
Storage Precautions
Removal from Storage
TRANSPORTING
ENGINE LACKS
POWER Possible Cause Correction
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If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-
producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to
keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt
some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A
nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting
rust and corrosion.
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page ).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15
minutes before loading the engine-powered equipment on the
transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you
and can ignite some materials.
Electric
starting:
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.
Battery
discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve
CLOSED or 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 plugs
faulty, fouled, or
improperly
gapped.
Spark plugs wet
with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter
restricted,
carburetor
malfunction,
ignition
malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse.
Move lever to
OPEN or 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 plugs (p. 10).
Dry and reinstall
spark plugs. Start
engine with
throttle lever in
FAST position.
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
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. 11).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place. Recharge the
battery once a month while the engine is in storage. This will help
to extend the service life of the battery.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility
of fuel leakage. If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve, move
the fuel valve lever to CLOSED or OFF position.
If the cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation,
the engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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