HONDA BF20D - Manual (Page 98)

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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.
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Remove and inspect spark plugs.
Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start
engine with choke and throttle open.
Drain fuel tank and carburetors
(p.
). Refill with fresh gasoline
(p. ).
Gap or replace spark plugs (p. ).
Open fuel filler cap vent (p. ).
Fuel filter or fuel tank filter
restricted. Replace restricted filters (p. or
).
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