If your engine quits or won’t start – HONDA TRX420TE/FE User Manual

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SYMPTOM:

POSSIBLE CAUSE

ignition switch OFF

WHAT TO DO

Turn the ignition switch ON.

Charge the battery (page

). If

charging doesn’t help, see your
Honda dealer.

Tighten the battery terminal bolts.

Install the spark plug cap securely. If
the engine still won’t start, see your
Honda dealer.

See

(page

).

Fill the fuel tank.

WHAT TO DO

weak battery

loose battery cables

flooded engine

out of fuel

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SYMPTOM:

loose or unconnected
spark plug cap

If all possible causes are negative,
the starter motor may be faulty. See
your Honda dealer.

faulty starter motor

Charge the battery (page

).

If charging doesn’t help, see your
Honda dealer.

low (or dead) battery

battery lead loose

Tighten the battery lead.

blown fuse

Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page

).

transmission not in
neutral

Shift into neutral.

engine stop switch
OFF

Slide the engine stop switch to RUN.

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Starter motor doesn’t operate.

Starter motor works, but the engine won’t

start.

F looded Engine

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If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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