TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
HARD STARTING OR STALLS
AFTER STARTING
(continued)
2.
Check fuel.
3.
Remove and inspect spark plugs.
4.
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
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Possible Cause
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).
Fuel hose not primed.
Fuel pump filter or fuel tank
clogged.
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad fuel.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Carburetor malfunction, fuel pump
failure, ignition malfunction, etc.
Correction
Open fuel tank vent (p.
38
Squeeze priming bulb (p.
Replace fuel filters (p.
87
Drain fuel tank and carburetors (p.
94
). Refill with fresh gasoline (p.
85
).
Clean, gap or replace spark plugs
(p.
83
).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
).
44
).
).