Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Electric Starter Will Not Operate - HONDA marine BF115J Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ELECTRIC STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE

Possible Cause
Battery connections loose or corroded.
Battery discharged.
Fuse(s) blown.
Fuel system malfunction, fuel pump failure, ignition
malfunction, stuck valves, starter malfunction, switch
malfunction, or electrical problem in the starting circuit,
etc.
126
Correction
Clean and tighten battery connections.
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse(s) (p. 131).
Use starting procedure (p. 63, 69, 71); if engine still will
not start, then take outboard motor to an authorized
Marine dealer, or refer to the shop manual.