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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
CorrectionPossible CauseENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
Check fuel. Out of fuel. Refuel (p. ).
Take outboardmotor to an
authorizedHonda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Removeand inspect spark plug.
Replaceor repair f aulty
components as necessary.
Dry and reinstallspark plug. Start
engine with choke and throttle open.
Spark plug wetwith f uel (flooded
engine).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperlygapped.
Gap or replace spark plug (p. ).
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, stuck valves,etc.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. ).Ref ill with fresh
gasoline(p. ).
Open thevent knob (p. ).Fuel ventclosed.
Bad fuel; outboard motor stored
without treatingor draining gasoline,
or refueled with bad gasoline.
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Move thef uel valve lever to the
ON position (p. ).
Fuel valve lever in the OFF
position.
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