Troubleshooting - Honda HP400 Owner's Manual

11. TROUBLESHOOTING
To assure maximum service life from your carrier, don't disassemble it
unnecessarily. If the following basic troubleshooting does not get you and your
carrier back to work, it is time .to consult your authorized Honda dealer.
Check the following points if the engine does not start.
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Is there sufficient fuel?
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Is there sufficient engine oil?
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Is there a spark at the spark plug?
a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dirt from around the spark pulg
base, then remove the spark plug.
b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c. Turn the engine switch on.
d. Ground the side electrode at any engine ground and crank the engine to
see if sparks jump across the gap.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
If ignited, gasoline can burn you severely.
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Be sure there is no spilled fuel near the engine.
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Place the spark plug away from the spark plug hole.
e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug. If sparks occur, install the spark
plug, and try to start the engine according to the instructions.
Check the following if the engine runs but the carrier does not operate
properly:
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Is the drive clutch cable adjusted (page 42)?
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Are the steering clutch cables adjusted (page 45)?
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Is the brake cable properly adjusted (page 43)?
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Are the tracks adjusted to proper tension (page 41)?
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