TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
Possible Cause
Correction
3. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel (p. 7 7 ).
Fuel vent closed
(portable fuel tank).
Open the vent knob (p. 42 ).
Fuel hose not primed.
Squeeze priming bulb (p. 43 ).
Fuel filter or fuel tank filter
clogged.
Replace fuel filters (p. 79 and 81 ).
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetors
(p. 89 and 9 0 ). Refill with fresh
gasoline (p. 77 ).
4. Remove and inspect spark plugs.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Gap or replace spark plugs (p. 75 ).
Spark plugs wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start
engine with the throttle open.
5. Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Carburetor malfunction, fuel pump
failure, ignition malfunction, stuck
valves, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
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