Troubleshooting; When The Engine Will Not Start - Honda EW140 Owner's Manual

9. .TROUBiESHOOTtNG
A. When the engine will not start:
1. Is the engine switch on?
2. Does the oil alert lamp flash when the starter is pulled?
3. Is there enough fuel?
4. Are all loads disconnected from the AC receptacles?
5. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dust from around the spark
plug base, then remove the spark plug.
b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c. Turn the engine switch on.
d. Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground, pull the recoil
starter to see if sparks jump across the gap.
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If any fuel has been spilled, make sure the area is dry before
tasting the spark plug. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite. Perform this
test in a well-ventilated area.
e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug.
f. If the new spark plug does not spark, take the generator to an
authorized Honda dealer.
OIL ALERT LAMP
ENGiNE SWITCH
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