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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Correction Possible Cause HARD STARTING OR STALLS
AFTER STARTING
Check control positions. Choke OPEN (tiller-handle type). Pull choke knob to CLOSED
position, unless engine is warm (p.
).
Turn throttle grip to START (p.
).
Leave fast idle lever OFF, unless
engine is warm (p.
).
Throttle grip not in START
position (tiller-handle type).
Fast idle lever raised (side-mount
type).
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).
Fuel hose not primed.
Fuel pump filter or fuel tank
clogged.
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad fuel.
Open fuel tank vent (p. ).
Squeeze priming bulb (p. ).
Replace fuel filters (p. ).
Drain fuel tank and carburetors (p.
). Refill with fresh gasoline (p.
).
Check fuel.
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