Troubleshooting Starting Problems - Honda Outboard Motors BF25A Owner's Manual

6. STARTING THE ENGINE
Troubleshooting Starting Problems
SYMPTOM
Starter motor
doesn't turn
over.
Emergency
starting proce-
dure will not
start the engine
Starter motor
turns over but
engine will not
start
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Shift lever not in neutral
position.
2. Blown fuse.
3. Weak battery.
I. Shift lever not in neutral
position.
2. Emergency stop switch clip
is not engaged.
3. Out of fuel
4. Vent knob not open.
5. Primer bulb has not been
squeezed.
REMEDY
1. Set shift lever in neutral
position.
2. Replace fuse.
(refer to page 86)
3. Start by using starter
rope (refer to page 42)
I. Set shift lever in neutral
position.
2. Engage the emergency
stop switch clip
(refer to page 13 and 17)
3. Supply fuel.
(refer to page 28)
4. Open vent knob.
(refer to page 28)
6. Engine flooded.
5. Squeeze primer bulb to
supply fuel.
(refer to page 34)
6. Clean and dry spark
plug.
(refer to page 77)
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