12. Troubleshooting - Honda Marine BF40A Owner's Manual

12. TROUBLESHOOTING
(1) Engine does not start.
Fuel
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Fuel is not fed
to carburetor.
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There is no gasoline
in fuel tank.
Vent knob is not open or
vent clogged.
Fuel filter is clogged.
Fuel line is kinked.
- Fuel line is connected
improperly.
Fuel pump is faulty.
Primer bulb is faulty.
Check valve in connector
is faulty
EleCtrical
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Sparks across
wk plug gap
clogged.
Insufficient -
Spark plug gap is small.
sparks
Weak starter motor
rotation.
Normal - Recheck the fuel system.
sparks
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No sparks -
across spark
plug gap
- Spark plug
is faulty.
Contamination
Incorrect gap
Broken spark plug
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Pulser coil is faulty.
Current leaks from
high tension cord.
C.D.I. unit is faulty.
- Exciter coil is faulty.
Ignition coil is faulty.
Wire harness is faulty.
- Current leaks from engine stop
switch cord.
- Stop switch does not return
satisfactorily.
- Spark plug is improperly installed.
Emergency stop switch is improperly
installed.
- Shift lever is not in N position.
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