Engine will not start – HONDA Outboard Motor BF130A 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.

Fuel pump filter or fuel tank filter
clogged.

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.

).

Squeeze priming bulb (p.

).

Replace fuel filters (p.

).

Drain fuel tank and vapor
separator (p.

). Refill with fresh

gasoline (p.

).

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