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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
HARD STARTING OR STALLS AFTER STARTING
Possible Cause Correction
Choke OFF (tiller handle and manual choke type). Pull choke knob to ON position, unless engine is warm
(p. 50).
Throttle grip not in START position (tiller handle type). Turn throttle grip to START position (p. 49).
Fast idle lever raised (remote control/side-mount type). Leave fast idle lever OFF, unless engine is warm
(p. 53).
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel tank). Open fuel filler cap vent (p. 85).
Fuel hose not primed. Squeeze priming bulb (p. 49).
Fuel filter or fuel tank filter restricted. Replace restricted filters (p. 87 or 90).
Bad fuel; outboard motor stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fuel.
Drain fuel tank and carburetors (p. 97). Refill with
fresh gasoline (p. 84).
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