Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Engine Problems; Engine Will Not Start - Honda F220 Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not
Start
1. Check control posi-
tions.
2. Check fuel.
3. Remove and
inspect spark plug.
4. Take tiller to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to the shop
manual.
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Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF.
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; tiller 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.
Correction
Turn valve ON.
Move to CLOSE un-
less engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Refuel (p. 25).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 42).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 25).
Clean, gap, or replace
spark plug (p. 35).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST
position.
Replace or repair faulty
components as
necessary.