Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power - Honda WX10TA Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE

Engine Will Not Start

Possible Cause
Choke open.
Ignition switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; pump 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.

Engine Lacks Power

Possible Cause
Throttle lever not in the FAST
position.
Air filter element clogged.
Bad fuel; pump stored without
treating or draining gasoline,
or refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
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Move choke lever to CLOSED position unless engine
is warm.
Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
Refuel (see page 29).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (see page 50).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (see page 29).
Gap or replace spark plug (see page 38).
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST position, with choke lever in
OPEN position.
Take the pump to an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Move the throttle lever to the FAST position (see
page 24).
Clean or replace air filter element (see page 36).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (see page 50).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (see page 29).
Take the pump to an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
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