Engine Will Not Start - HONDA marine BF115J Owner's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Possible Cause
Clip not inserted in emergency stop switch.
Control lever not in neutral position.
Fast idle lever raised (side-mount type).
Out of fuel.
Fuel hose not primed.
Fuel filter with water separator or fuel tank filter clogged. Replace fuel filters (p. 111).
Bad fuel; outboard motor stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Insert clip in emergency stop switch.
Shift to neutral.
Leave fast idle lever OFF (p. 67).
Refuel (p. 109).
Squeeze priming bulb (p. 62).
Drain fuel tank and vapor separator (p. 121). Refill with
fresh gasoline (p. 109).
Correction
127