Engine overheats – HONDA BF5A User Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

HARD STARTING OR STALLS

AFTER STARTING

(continued)

Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.

Faulty thermostat or water pump.

Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Possible Cause

Correction

Carburetor malfunction, fuel pump
failure, ignition malfunction, etc.

Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.

Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.

Possible Cause

Correction

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.

Remove and inspect spark plug.

Gap or replace spark plug (p.

).

Check water intakes.

Water intakes clogged.

Clean water intakes.

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