Honda Marine BF200A Owner's Manual page 86

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
4. Check battery.
5. Check fuses.
6. Remove and inspect spark plugs.
7. Use starting procedure (p.
if engine still will not start then
take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
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Possible Cause
Battery connections loose or
corroded.
Battery discharged.
Fuse(s) blown.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Spark plugs wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
), Fuel system malfunction, fuel
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pump failure, ignition malfunction,
stuck valves, starter malfunction,
switch malfunction, or electrical
problem in the starting circuit, etc.
Correction
Clean and tighten battery
connections.
Recharge battery.
Replace fuse(s) (p. 87 ).
Replace spark plug (p. 64
Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start
engine with the throttle open.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
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