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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Correction
Clip not inserted in emergency stop switch.
Insert clip in emergency stop switch.
Choke knob in OFF position.
Pull choke knob to the ON position, unless engine is
warm (p. 27).
Throttle grip not in START position.
Turn throttle grip to the START position (p. 26).
Out of fuel.
Refuel (p. 50).
Fuel vent closed.
Move the vent knob to the ON position (p. 25).
Fuel valve lever in the OFF position.
Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position (p. 26).
Bad fuel; outboard motor stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 55). Refill with
fresh gasoline (p. 50).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped.
Gap or replace spark plug (p. 48).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start engine with choke
and throttle open.
Carburetor malfunction, ignition malfunction, stuck
valves, etc.
Take outboard motor to an authorized Marine dealer, or
refer to the shop manual.
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