Engine Overheats - Honda BF4A Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
HARD STARTING OR STALLS AFTER STARTING
Possible Cause
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped.
Carburetor malfunction, fuel pump failure, ignition
malfunction, etc.

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Possible Cause
Water intakes clogged.
Faulty thermostat or water pump.
92
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap or replace spark plug
(p. 68).
Take outboard motor to an authorized Honda Marine
dealer, or refer to the shop manual.
Clean water intakes.
Take outboard motor to an authorized Honda Marine
dealer, or refer to the shop manual.
Correction
Correction