TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
1.
Check engine stop switch clip or
emergency stop switch clip.
2.
Check control positions.
100
Possible Cause
Clip not inserted in emergency
stop switch.
Gearshift lever or control lever not
in neutral position.
Choke OFF (tiller handle and
manual choke type).
Throttle grip not in START
position (tiller handle type).
Fast idle lever raised (remote
control/side-mount type).
Correction
Insert clip in emergency stop
switch.
Shift to neutral (p.
50
or
Pull choke knob to ON position,
unless engine is warm (p.
Turn throttle grip to START
position (p.
50
).
Leave fast idle lever OFF, if the
engine is warm (p.
53
).
52
).
50
).