Honda ARX1500T3DX Owner's Manual page 231

SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
idles roughly, too fast, stalls
overheating
low oil pressure
runs erratically, misfires
blubbers (rich fuel mixture)
sooty exhaust (rich fuel
mixture)
detonates or pings under
load
afterfires (backfires)
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
See your Honda PWC dealer.
Check the cooling water bypass outlet. If water is not flowing,
shut off the engine. Refer to If Your Engine Overheats, page
224.
Check the low oil pressure indicator. Refer to If the Low Oil
Pressure Indicator Lights, page 226.
See your Honda PWC dealer.
See your Honda PWC dealer.
See your Honda PWC dealer.
If applicable, switch to the recommended octane gasoline (page
160) or change your brand of gasoline. If the problem persists,
see your Honda PWC dealer.
See your Honda PWC dealer.
WHAT TO DO
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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