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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
CorrectionPossible CauseHARD STARTING OR STALLS
AFTER STARTING
Check control positions. Choke knob in OFF position. Pull choke knob to ON position,
unless engine is warm (p. ).
Throttle lever or grip not in
START position.
Fuel vent closed.
Bad fuel; boat stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad fuel.
Spark plug faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, etc.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. ). Refill with fresh
gasoline (p. ).
Gap or replace spark plug (p. ).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Check fuel.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.
Open the vent knob (p. ).
Turn throttle lever or grip to
START position (p. ).
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