Troubleshooting; When The Engine Will Not Start - Honda EW170 Owner's Manual

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
The chart that follows relates various generator/welder troubles to their pos-
sible ,causes and corrections. Many of the troubles listed are closely related,
and elimination of one may eliminate others. Before taking the unit to your
Honda Dealer, perform the following steps.
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w When the engine will not start:
Is the correct starting procedure being used?
Check the following :
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Fuel valve position
0 Engine switch position
0 Choke rod position
0 Starter grip operation
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Is there enough'fuel in the fuel tank?
Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on.
m If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before test-
ing the spark plug or starting the engine. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel
may ignite.
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