HONDA Outdoor Motor BF50A User Manual
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Correction
Possible Cause
ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Fuel hose not primed.
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).
Carburetor malfunction, fuel pump
failure, ignition malfunction, stuck
valves, etc.
Refuel (p.
).
Squeeze priming bulb (p.
).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Remove and inspect spark plugs.
Drain fuel tank and carburetors
(p.
). Refill with fresh gasoline
(p.
).
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank
optional equipment).
Replace fuel filters (p.
).
Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start
engine with the throttle open.
Gap or replace spark plugs (p.
).
Open fuel filler cap vent (p.
).
Fuel filter or fuel tank filter
clogged.
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