HONDA
G300/G400
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C)
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b.
HARD STARTING
(1)
CHECK FUEL LEVEL.
NO FUEL IN TANK
SUFFICIENT FUEL IN TANK
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(2)
REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND CHECK.
WET
GOOD
NO OR WEAK SPARK
(3)
INSTALL SPARK PLUG IN PLUG
CAP AND TRY SPARK TEST.
GOOD SPARK
1
(4)
ATTACH COMPRESSION GAUGE TO
SPARK PLUG HOLE AND CRANK
ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES.
(5)
INSTALL SPARK PLUG AND RE.
CRANKENGINE.
POOR COMPRESSION
•
Refuel.
•
Clean and install plug then recrank
engine.
•
If wet with fuel, check carburetor for
flooding.
•
Check for fouled or pitted breaker
points.
•
Check for incorrect ignition timing.
•
Check for broken or frayed high-ten-
sion cord or insulation resulting in cur-
rent leaks.
•
Replace spark plug and test.
•
Check ignition coil for open or short
circuit.
SUFFICIENT COMPRESSION
•
Check for incorrect valve clearance.
•
Check for loose cylinder head instal-
lation.
•
Check for heavy carbon deposits in
combustion chamber.
•
Check for defective cylinder head gas-
ket, valves or valve seats.
•
Check for worn piston rings, piston or
cylinder.
Date of Issue: Nov., 1978
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