Honda BF2.3D User Manual page 67

<Engine speed fluctuates or engine stalls>
1. Fuel level is low.
2. Fuel filter is clogged.
3. Spark plug is fouled.
4. Spark plug heat range is
incorrect
5. Spark plug gap is
incorrect.
<Engine speed does not increase>
1. Fuel filter is clogged.
2. Engine oil level is low.
3. Unmatched propeller is
selected.
4. Passengers are not
distributed equally.
5. Outboard motor is not
installed properly.
Add fuel. (page 25)
Replace fuel filter.
Remove spark plug and
dry and clean it.
(page 55)
Replace with spark plug
of proper heat range.
(page 55)
Adjust to proper gap.
(page 55)
Replace fuel filter.
Check engine oil and add
to specified level.
(page 23)
Consult with an
authorized Honda
outboard motor dealer.
Distribute the passengers
equally.
Install the outboard
motor in the proper
position. (pages 19 to 21)
TROUBLESHOOTING
<Engine overheats>
1. Engine is overloaded
because of unequally
distributed passengers
or excessive load on
the boat.
2. Ventilation.
<Engine overrevs>
1. Ventilation.
2. Shear pin is damaged.
3. Unmatched propeller is
selected.
4. Trim angle is not correct.
Distribute the
passengers equally. Do
not load on the boat
excessively.
Install the outboard
motor in the proper
position. (page 19)
Install the outboard
motor in the proper
position. (page 19)
Replace shear pin.
(page 58)
Consult with an
authorized Honda
outboard motor dealer.
Trim to correct angle.
(page 21)
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