HONDA BF20D - Manual (Page 99)

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Correction Possible Cause HARD STARTING OR STALLS
AFTER STARTING
Check control positions. Choke OFF (tiller handle and
manual choke type). Pull choke knob to ON position,
unless engine is warm (p.
).
Check fuel.
Throttle grip not in START
position (tiller handle type). Turn throttle grip to START
position (p.
).
Fast idle lever raised (remote
control/side-mount type).
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad fuel.
Leave fast idle lever OFF, unless
engine is warm (p.
).
Open fuel filler cap vent (p. ).
Drain fuel tank and carburetors
(p.
). Refill with fresh gasoline
(p. ).
Fuel hose not primed.
Fuel filter or fuel tank filter
restricted.
Squeeze priming bulb (p. ).
Replace restricted filters (p. or
).
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