2005 BF 20 hp wont idle

[john-m]

Hello all I have a 2005 BF20 which all of a sudden wont idle very well coughs and spits then dies, not to bad when in nuetral but wont keep going when in gear unless about 1/4 revs or faster. any ideas? cheers john

 

[sandkicker]

Re: BF20 wont idle

Plugged passage in the idle circuit... Try fresh gas and an additive like seafoam... Maybe you'll get lucky.

 

[john-m]

Re: BF20 wont idle

thanks for the reply. anyone know where I can get a service manual on download? cheers john

 

[The_engineer]

Re: BF20 wont idle

http://marine.honda.com/owners/manuals

 

[john-m]

Re: BF20 wont idle

cheers I have the owners manual already, Iam after more of a service manaul /parts book. thanks john

 

[chawk_man]

Re: BF20 wont idle

Get the Helm shop manual. This is the only one I trust. It's more expensive, but it is the most accurate.

http://www.helminc.com/helm/search_service_owner.asp?session=48A505189F43457A8F10AC7E6420EDCE&Style=helm&class%5F2=MAR

Some folks have also mentioned a PDF download at:
http://www.lings.com/lingscentralapp_core.0.LassoApp?pg=nav&catview=b3968801aa9ea641&sectnum=cea92f02c1690cf8&catnum=d65f0fd7437434e0&-session=Lings:4252093B167cd19D02RIjV1CB541&-session=Lings:4252093B167cd19D02RIjV1CB541