Honda Outboard Motor BF130A Owner's Manual page 90

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
4. Check water separator.
5. Remove and inspect spark plugs.
6. Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
88
Possible Cause
Water separator full of water.
(The water separator red float has
risen off the bottom of the bowl)
Spark plugs faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Spark plugs wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
Fuel system malfunction, fuel
pump failure, ignition malfunction,
stuck valves, etc.
Correction
Clean water separator (p.
Clean, gap or replace spark plugs
(p. 69 ).
Dry and install the spark plugs.
Start the engine with the throttle
open using the fast idle lever or
fast idle button.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
76 ).