Engine will not start – HONDA Outboard Motor BF115A User Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

Correction

Possible Cause

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Clip not inserted in stop switch.

Check emergency stop switch
clip.

Control lever not in neutral
position.

Insert clip in stop switch.

Shift to neutral.

Check control positions.

Check fuel.

Fast idle lever raised (side-mount
type).

Out of fuel.

Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).

Fuel hose not primed.

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

Leave fast idle lever OFF (p.

).

Refuel (p.

).

Open fuel tank vent (p.

).

Drain fuel tank and vapor
separator (p.

). Refill with fresh

gasoline (p.

).

Fuel filter or fuel tank filter
clogged.

Clean fuel tank filter (p.

).

Squeeze priming bulb (p.

).

Replace fuel filter (p.

).

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