Honda Marine BF2D Owner's Manual page 61

ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
3. Check fuel.
4. Remove and inspect spark plug.
Take outboard motor to an
5.
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Out of fuel.
Fuel vent closed.
Fuel valve lever in the OFF
position.
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, stuck valves, etc.
Correction
Refuel (p. 49 ).
Open the vent knob (p. 25
Move the fuel valve lever to the
ON position (p. 26 ).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 54 ). Refill with fresh
gasoline (p. 49 ).
Gap or replace spark plug (p.
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start
engine with choke and throttle open.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
).
47 ).
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