Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda Loke-26 4T Instruction Manual

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XHAUST FILTER CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Pinch the exhaust filter and strike it lightly
with a finger, to remove carbon deposits.
Be careful not to strike it too hard. The
exhaust filter must be free of breaks and
holes. If it is damaged or fouled excessively,
have it serviced by your service center
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PARK ARRESTER CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Use a brush to remove carbon
deposits from the spark arrester
screen. Be careful to avoid damaging
the screen. The spark arrester must be
free of breaks and holes. Replace the
spark arrester if it is damaged.
2. Install the exhaust filter and spark
arrester in the reverse order of
disassembly. When you install the
spark arrester, the spark arrester's outlet must point to the side opposite the spark plug.
3. Install the top cover and tighten the 5mm hex bolt securely.
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT START
1.Check control positions
2.Check fuel
3.Remove and inspect spark plug
4.Take engine to an authorized
servicing dealer
ENGINE LACKS POWER
1.Check air filter
2.Check fuel
3. Take engine to an authorized
servicing dealer
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Choke opened.
Engine 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 restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Filter element 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.
CORRECTION
Move lever to CLOSED position
unless the engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON
position.
Refuel (FIG. 5)
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(FIG. 13) .Refuel with fresh
gasoline (FIG. 5)
Gap or replace spark plug (FIG.
11)
Allow the spark plug to dry.
After drying, install the spark
plug and start the engine (FIG.
10)
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
CORRECTION
Clean or replace filter element
(FIG. 9)
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(FIG. 13) .Refuel with fresh
gasoline (FIG. 5)
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
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