Unique Industries Honda GX690 - Manual (Page 13)

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL
NOT START Possible Cause Correction
FUSE REPLACEMENT
ENGINE LACKS
POWER Possible Cause Correction
FUSE COVER
WIRE HARNESSES
WIRE CONNECTOR
30 A FUSE
SWITCH BOX REAR COVER
6 8 mm SPECIAL SCREW
WIRE HARNESS
BAND
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The electric starter relay circuit and battery charging circuit are
protected by a 30-ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric
starter will not operate.
Electric
starting:
Check battery
and fuse.
Check control
positions.
Check engine
oil level.
Check fuel.
Remove and
inspect spark
plugs.
Take engine to
an authorized
Honda
servicing
dealer, or refer
to shop
manual.
Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take engine to
an authorized
Honda
servicing
dealer, or refer
to shop
manual.
Clean or replace
filter element(s)
(p. 9).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 12).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Battery
discharged.
Fuse burnt out.
Fuel valve
CLOSED or OFF.
(If equipped)
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch
OFF.
Engine oil level
low (Oil Alert
stops engine).
Out of fuel.
Stale fuel;
engine stored
without treating
or draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
stale gasoline.
Spark plugs
faulty, fouled, or
improperly
gapped.
Spark plugs wet
with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter
restricted,
carburetor
malfunction,
ignition
malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Filter element(s)
restricted.
Stale fuel;
engine stored
without treating
or draining
gasoline, or
refueled with
stale gasoline.
Fuel filter
restricted,
carburetor
malfunction,
ignition
malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse.
Move lever to
OPEN or ON
position.
Move knob to
CLOSED position
unless the engine
is warm (p. 4).
Turn engine switch
to ON position
(p. 5).
Fill with the
recommended oil
to the proper level
(p. 8).
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 12).
Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap, or replace
spark plugs (p. 10).
Dry and reinstall
spark plugs (p. 10).
Start engine with
throttle lever in
MAX. position
(p. 6).
Replace or repair
faulty components
as necessary.
Disconnect the wire connector, and remove the wire harnesses
from the wire harness band.
Remove the 6 8 mm special screw from the rear cover of the
engine switch box, and remove the rear cover.
Remove the fuse cover, and inspect the fuse.
If the fuse is burnt out, remove the fuse cover, then pull out and
discard the burnt-out fuse. Install a new 30-ampere fuse, and
reinstall the fuse cover.
Never use a fuse with a rating greater than 30 amperes. Serious
damage to the electrical system or a fire could result.
Reinstall the rear cover. Install the 6 8 mm special screw and
tighten it securely.
Frequent fuse failure usually indicates a short circuit or an
overload in the electrical system. If the fuse burns out frequently,
take the engine to a Honda servicing dealer for repair.
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