HONDA Outboard Motor BF90A - Manual (Page 104)

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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.
Fuel pump filter or fuel tank filter
clogged.
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 fuel filters (p. ).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Open fuel tank vent (p. ).
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Remove and inspect spark plugs. Clean, gap or replace spark plugs
(p.
).
Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start
engine with choke and throttle open.
Drain fuel tank and carburetors (p.
). Refill with fresh gasoline (p.
).
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank optional equipment).
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