Troubleshooting Starting Problems - Honda Outboard Motor BF40A/50A Owner's Manual

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
'Ikoubleshooting Starting Problems
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5
SYMPTOM
Starter
motor
doesn't turn
over.
Starter motor
turns over but
engine will not
start.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Shift lever not in
neutral position.
2. Blown fuse.
3. Weak battery.
1. Emergency stop switch
clip is not engaged.
2. Out of fuel
3. Vent knob not open.
4. Primer bulb has not
been squeezed.
5. Engine flooded.
REMEDY
1. Set
shift lever in
neutral position.
2. Replace fuse.
(refer to page 97)
3. Start by using starter
rope (refer to page 47)
I. Engage the emergency
stop swirch clip
(refer lo page 15 and 19)
2. Supply fuel.
(refer lo page 32)
3. Open vent knob.
(refer lo page 38)
4. Squeeze primer bulb to
supply fuel.
(refer lo page 39)
5. Clean and dry spark plug.
(refer to page 91)