The spark on this Honda is not snappy like you would see on an Evinrude. So, the spark is probably good.
You should squeeze the fuel bulb until it is hard. That should fill the carb bowls and if they do not overflow, all is good. If they do overflow, then one or more of the carb float valves are stuck open.
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When you go to start the motor, the fast idle lever will activate the choke, if you push it up all the way to the shifter handle. You should see the choke activate. If the throttle cable was hooked up, the throttle would also be advanced. So, since it is not, you will need to have someone advance throttle about 1/4 to 1/3 throttle. That may be your only issue at this point. If the throttle is not advanced you will flood the motor if you have activated the choke (whether manually pulling out the choke or activating it from the shifter.
Once it starts, you can deactivate the choke and slowly bring the throttle back to idle, as the motor warms up.
Mike
You should squeeze the fuel bulb until it is hard. That should fill the carb bowls and if they do not overflow, all is good. If they do overflow, then one or more of the carb float valves are stuck open.
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When you go to start the motor, the fast idle lever will activate the choke, if you push it up all the way to the shifter handle. You should see the choke activate. If the throttle cable was hooked up, the throttle would also be advanced. So, since it is not, you will need to have someone advance throttle about 1/4 to 1/3 throttle. That may be your only issue at this point. If the throttle is not advanced you will flood the motor if you have activated the choke (whether manually pulling out the choke or activating it from the shifter.
Once it starts, you can deactivate the choke and slowly bring the throttle back to idle, as the motor warms up.
Mike