Troubleshooting
308870G 7
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Engine won't start Engine switch is OFF Turn engine switch ON
Engine is out of gas Refill gas tank. Honda Engines
Owner's Manual.
Engine oil level is low Try to start engine. Replenish oil, if
necessary. Honda Engines Owner's
Manual.
Spark plug cable is disconnected or
damaged
Connect spark plug cable or replace
spark plug
Cold engine Use choke
Fuel shutoff lever is OFF Move lever to ON position
Oil is seeping into combustion
chamber
Remove spark plug. Pull starter
rope 3 or 4 times. Clean or replace
spark plug. Try to start engine.
Keep sprayer upright to avoid oil
seepage.
Engine operates, but displacement
pump does not operate
Pressure control switch is OFF Turn pressure control switch ON.
Pressure setting is too low Turn pressure adjusting knob clock-
wise to increase pressure
Fluid filter (318) is dirty Clean filter. Page 31.
Tip or tip filter is clogged Clean tip or tip filter. Manual
309091.
Displacement pump piston rod is
stuck due to dried paint
Repair pump. Manual 308798.
Roller bearings are worn or dam-
aged
Replace connecting rod. Page 10.
Drive housing is worn or damaged Replace drive housing. Page 10.
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