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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
3.
Check fuel.
4.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
5.
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
66
Possible Cause
Out of fuel.
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).
Fuel hose not primed.
Fuel filter or fuel tank filter
restricted.
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, fuel pump
failure, ignition malfunction, stuck
valves, etc.
Correction
Refuel (p.
50
).
Open fuel filler cap vent knob (p.
26
).
Squeeze priming bulb (p.
Replace restricted filters (p.
55
).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p.
61
). Refill with fresh
gasoline (p.
50
).
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.
27
).
52
or
49
).

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