Hard starting or stalls after starting – HONDA BF5A User Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

Correction

Possible Cause

HARD STARTING OR STALLS

AFTER STARTING

Check control positions.

Choke OFF.

Pull choke knob to ON position,
unless engine is warm (p.

).

Check fuel.

Throttle grip not in START
position.

Turn throttle grip to START
position (p.

).

Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).

Fuel hose not primed.

Squeeze priming bulb (p.

).

Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad fuel.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p.

). Refill with fresh

gasoline (p.

).

Fuel filter or fuel tank filter
restricted.

Replace restricted filters (p.

or

).

Open fuel filler cap vent knob (p.

).

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