HONDA marine BF2D, Owner'S Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Correction Possible Cause HARD STARTING OR STALLS
AFTER STARTING
Check control positions. Pull choke knob to CLOSED
position, unless engine is warm (p.
).
Choke OPEN.
Throttle lever or grip not in
START position. Turn throttle lever or grip to
START (p.
).
Check fuel. Fuel vent closed. Open fuel tank vent (p. ).
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad fuel.
Remove and inspect spark plug. Spark plug faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped. Clean, gap or replace spark plug (p.
).
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual. Carburetor malfunction, fuel pump
failure, ignition malfunction, etc. Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p.
). Refill with fresh gasoline (p.
).
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