Honda G35 Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Honda G35 |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle single-cylinder L-head air-cooled gasoline |
| Total Displacement: 8.8 cu.in (144 cc) |
| Rated Engine Power: 3.5 Hp (2.6 kW) at 4000 rpm |
| Carburetor Type: Horizontal with butterfly valve |
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| Engine doesn't start or hard to start |
Empty gas tank - Fill it up.
Low-quality gasoline - Use correct gasoline grade.
Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines.
Defective spark plug wire connection - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace.
Spark plug is defective - Replace spark plug.
Clogged fuel filter - Replace fuel filter.
Safety contact for brake pedal defective - Install new part.
Carburetor is not working properly - Inspect and adjust.
Engine has low compression - Check cylinder block and replace defective parts.
Throttle cable is worn or adjusted improperly - Change cable or adjust properly.
Clogged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash.
Defective ignition system - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts.
Stuck or defective choke cable - Replace or service the cable.
Air filter element is clogged - Change or clean air filter.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Clean or replace fuel pump.
| Engine starts and stops immediately |
Spark plug is damaged - Spark plug need to be replaced.
Defective or clogged carburetor - Replace or service carburetor.
Ignition coil is not working - Change ignition coil as required.
Weak or damaged valve springs - Change valve springs.
Valves are stuck - Valves must be cleaned.
Lack of engine oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase.
Engine overload - Load reducing required.
Air intake screen is plugged - Wash or clean as required.
Too lean carburetor mixture - Adjust carburetor correctly.
Bad ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing as required.
Incorrect valve setting - Adjust valves as required.
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
Low octane gasoline - Use proper fuel.
Engine overloaded - Load reducing is recommended.
Engine oil level is low - Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
Too low idle RPM - Adjustment required.
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Check fuel pump and change if required.
Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Install new parts as as required.
Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust valve clearance.
Damaged piston rings or cylinder bore - Change faulty components.
Improperly or clogged carburetor - Service or properly adjust carburetor.
Plugged air filter - Change or clean air filter.
Dirty or defective fuel pump - Service or replace fuel pump.
Ignition system problems - Inspect ignition system and change failed components.
Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace the gasket as required.
Valves are stuck or burned - Replace or clean valves.
Push rod is worn or defective - Change push rod.
Faulty cylinder block components - Replace defective parts.
Oil filter is blocked (if equipped) - Replace or service oil filter.
Choke didn't open fully - Adjust or change choke cable.
Carburetor main jet is improperly adjusted - Adjust it correctly.
Loose or defective spark plug - Re-tighten or change the spark plug.
Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Clean or change valves.
Piston, sleeve, or rings are damaged - Replace faulty components.
Excessive valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance.
| Engine consuming too much oil |
Gaskets or seals are excessively worn - Replace defective parts.
Valve guides or stems are damaged - Install new valves.
Stuck or defective piston rings - Change piston rings.
Scored piston or cylinder liner - Inspect piston and liner, fit new components as necessary.
Clogged breather hose or pipe - Replace or clean.
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