Hard Starting Or Stalls After Starting - Honda Marine BF2D Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
HARD STARTING OR STALLS
AFTER STARTING
1. Check control positions.
2. Check fuel.
3. Remove and inspect spark plug.
4. Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
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Possible Cause
Choke knob in OFF position.
Throttle lever or grip not in
START position.
Fuel vent closed.
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad fuel.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, etc.
Correction
Pull choke knob to ON position,
unless engine is warm (p.
Turn throttle lever or grip to
START position (p. 26 ).
Open the vent knob (p. 25
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 54 ). Refill with fresh
gasoline (p. 49 ).
Gap or replace spark plug (p.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
27 ).
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47 ).