HONDA Outboard Motor BF2D User Manual
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Correction
Possible Cause
ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel (p.
Open fuel tank vent (p.
Fuel vent closed.
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start
engine with choke and throttle open.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
Spark plug faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetors
(p.
). Refill with fresh gasoline
Gap or replace spark plug (p.
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, stuck valves, etc.
3.
4.
5.
Move the fuel valve lever to the
ON position (p.
Fuel valve lever in the OFF
position.
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