Engine overheats – HONDA Outdoor Motor BF50A 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.

Check water intake screens.

Water intake screens clogged.

Clean water intake screens.

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.

Spark plugs faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.

Remove and inspect spark plugs.

Possible Cause

Correction

Gap or replace spark plugs (p.

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