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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
HARD STARTING OR STALLS AFTER STARTING
Possible Cause
Correction
Choke OFF.
Pull choke knob to ON position, unless engine is warm
Throttle grip not in START position.
Turn throttle grip to START position (p. 42).
Fuel valve lever is not turned to the appropriate position.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the appropriate position
Fuel vent closed (internal fuel tank).
Turn the internal fuel tank vent knob counterclockwise to
When using the portable fuel tank (BF5D and BF6A), fuel
vent closed (portable fuel tank).
Turn the portable fuel tank vent knob counterclockwise to
When using the portable fuel tank (BF5D and BF6A), fuel
hose not primed.
Squeeze priming bulb (p. 38).
Fuel filter or fuel tank filter restricted.
Replace restricted filters (p. 73 or 75).
Bad fuel; outboard motor stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fuel.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 83). Refill with fresh
gasoline (p. 69).
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