This is my first topic here, like the forum 
. Discovered this while searching Google for the problem I have with my Honda BF30 '05 outboard motor.
I have, as said, a manual start Honda BF30 outboard. The problem is that, when cold or not used in a while (say 30 minutes), starting is very hard. I must pull the recoil starter grip at least 10 - 15 times before the engine gives a cough. Then pulling 3 - 5 times again will start the engine. The plugs got sparks and I used the primer bulb until it's firm, so it seems that my outboard just doesn't use the choke when it's cold, or won't get any fuel. It's got an so-called auto enrichment system.
One weird thing is that, when at WOT the throttle is turned to neutral, the engine won't stop immediately but keeps running at a certain speed for a while (1 - 2 seconds). Annoying and dangerous! After some research under the hood I discovered that some kind of piston is keeping my throttle open. The piston (in aluminum housing left of the carburetors) is connected to a non-return valve with one blue and one red dot on it. The valve is connected to a copper-colored rail which is connected to the three carburetors. Due to this valve the piston can go up freely but won't fall down easily, holding the throttle open. Is this normal? What is this copper rail connected to the carburetors? Has is something to do with the auto-enrichment not working properly?
Have this problem since I bought it by the local dealer, but he can't find the problem - because of previous experiences with him I prefer to fix this problem myself.
My starting procedure is as follows:
- Set everything to neutral
- Use primer bulb until firm
- Pull recoil starter grip until engine starts
Please help! It's quite a shame when starting this engine in a crowded environment with old-but-easy-starting-engines
Thanks!
. Discovered this while searching Google for the problem I have with my Honda BF30 '05 outboard motor.I have, as said, a manual start Honda BF30 outboard. The problem is that, when cold or not used in a while (say 30 minutes), starting is very hard. I must pull the recoil starter grip at least 10 - 15 times before the engine gives a cough. Then pulling 3 - 5 times again will start the engine. The plugs got sparks and I used the primer bulb until it's firm, so it seems that my outboard just doesn't use the choke when it's cold, or won't get any fuel. It's got an so-called auto enrichment system.
One weird thing is that, when at WOT the throttle is turned to neutral, the engine won't stop immediately but keeps running at a certain speed for a while (1 - 2 seconds). Annoying and dangerous! After some research under the hood I discovered that some kind of piston is keeping my throttle open. The piston (in aluminum housing left of the carburetors) is connected to a non-return valve with one blue and one red dot on it. The valve is connected to a copper-colored rail which is connected to the three carburetors. Due to this valve the piston can go up freely but won't fall down easily, holding the throttle open. Is this normal? What is this copper rail connected to the carburetors? Has is something to do with the auto-enrichment not working properly?
Have this problem since I bought it by the local dealer, but he can't find the problem - because of previous experiences with him I prefer to fix this problem myself.
My starting procedure is as follows:
- Set everything to neutral
- Use primer bulb until firm
- Pull recoil starter grip until engine starts
Please help! It's quite a shame when starting this engine in a crowded environment with old-but-easy-starting-engines
Thanks!
