Troubcieshooting &Rting Problems - Honda BF45A Owner's Manual

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
'Ikoubleshooting Starting Problems
SYMPTOM
Starter motor
doesn't turn
over.
Starter motor
turns over but
engine will not
Start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Shift lever not in
neutral position.
2. Blown fuse.
3. Weak battery.
1. Emergency stop switch
clip is not engaged.
2. Out of fuel
3. Vent knob not open.
4. Primer bulb has not
been squeezed.
5. Engine flooded.
REMEDY
1. !jet shift lever in
neutral position.
2. Replace fuse.
(refer to page 89)
3. Start by using starter
rope (refer to page 43).
1. Engage the emergency
stop switch clip
(refer to page 13 and 17)
2. Supply fuel.
(refer to page 30)
3. Open vent knob.
(refer to page 35)
4. Squeeze primer bulb to
supply fuel.
(refer to page 35)
5. Clean and dry spark plug.
(refer to page 82)