Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
3. Check fuel.
4. Remove and inspect spark plugs.
5. Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Possible Cause
Out of fuel.
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).
Fuel hose not primed.
Fuel pump filter
or fuel tank filter
clogged.
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
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
Refuel
(p. 71 ).
Open fuel tank vent (p. 32 ).
Squeeze priming bulb (p. 33 ).
Replace fuel filters (p. 73 ).
Drain fuel tank and vapor
separator (p.
80 ). Refill with fresh
gasoline (p.
71 ).
Clean, gap or replace spark plugs
(P.
69 >.
Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start
engine with the throttle open.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
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