Honda Outboard Motor BF200A Owner's Manual page 86

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
4.
Check battery.
Possible Cause Correction
Battery connections loose or
connections. corroded.
Clean and tighten battery
Recharge battery. Battery discharged.
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5. Check fuses.
1
Fuse(s) burnt out.
I
Replace fuse(s) (p. 87 ).
6.
Remove and inspect spark plugs. Spark plugs faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Clean, gap or replace spark plugs
1
(P.64
1.
Spark plugs wet with fuel (flooded
engine with the throttle open.
engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start
7. Use starting procedure (p. 36
),
Replace or repair faulty Fuel system malfunction, fuel
then take outboard motor to an
switch malfunction, or electrical or refer to the shop manual.
stuck valves, starter malfunction, authorized Honda Marine dealer,
components as necessary.
pump failure, ignition malfunction,
problem in the starting circuit, etc.
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