Honda GX120UT1 Manual Del Propietário página 15

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL Possible Cause
NOT START
1. Electric Battery
starting discharged.
(applicable
types): Fuse burnt out.
Check battery
and fuse.
2. Check control Fuel valve OFF.
positions.
Choke open.
Engine switch
OFF.
3. Check engine Engine oil level
oil level. low (Oil Alert
models).
4. Check fuel. Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
5. Remove and Spark plug faulty,
inspect spark fouled, or
plug. improperly
gapped.
Spark plug wet
with fuel
(flooded engine).
6. Take engine to Fuel filter
an authorized restricted,
Honda carburetor
servicing malfunction,
dealer, or refer ignition
to shop malfunction,
manual. valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS Possible Cause
POWER
1.
Check air filter. Filter element(s)
restricted.
2. Check fuel. Bad fuel; engine
stored without
treating or
draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
bad gasoline.
3. Take engine to Fuel filter
an authorized restricted,
Honda carburetor
servicing malfunction,
dealer, or refer ignition
to shop malfunction,
manual. valves stuck, etc.
FUSE REPLACEMENT (applicable types)
Correction The electric starter relay circuit and battery charging circuit are
protected by a fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will
Recharge battery. not operate. The engine can be started manually if the fuse burns
out, but running the engine will not charge the battery.
Replace fuse 1. Remove the 6
(p. 15). engine switch box, and remove the rear cover.
Move lever to ON 2. Remove the fuse cover, then pull out and inspect the fuse.
position.
Move lever to If the fuse is burnt out, discard the burnt-out fuse. Install a new
CLOSED position fuse with the same rating as the one that was removed, and
unless the engine reinstall the cover.
is warm. If you have questions regarding the rating of the original fuse,
Turn engine switch contact your Honda servicing dealer.
to ON position.
Fill with the
Never use a fuse with a rating greater than the one originally
recommended oil
equipped with the engine. Serious damage to the electrical
to the proper level
system or a fire could result.
(p. 9).
Refuel (p. 8).
Drain fuel tank and 3. Reinstall the rear cover. Install the 6
carburetor (p. 14). it securely.
Refuel with fresh
FUSE
gasoline(p. 8).
COVER
Gap or replace
spark plug (p. 12).
Dry and reinstall
spark plug. Start
engine with
throttle lever in
MAX. position.
Replace or repair
faulty components Frequent fuse failure usually indicates a short circuit or an
as necessary. overload in the electrical system. If the fuse burns out frequently,
take the engine to a Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Clean or replace
filter element(s)
(p. 11 12). −
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 14).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 8).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
ENGLISH
× 12 mm special screw from the rear cover of the
FUSE
× 12 mm screw and tighten
ENGINE SWITCH
REAR COVER
6 × 12 mm
SPECIAL SCREW
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