Official Craftsman boating parts

Troubleshooting tips for your Craftsman outboard motor when it won't start

• Make sure that your fuel tank if full and it has fresh gasoline. Stale gas won't start the engine.
• Check the fuel line connection. Reconnect the fuel line if it's loose. Replace the fuel line if it's damaged.
• An air lock can prevent the engine from starting. Disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor then reconnect the fuel line to eliminate an air lock.
• Make sure that the safety lanyard is connected to the emergency stop switch on the motor.
• Check the vent screw on the fuel tank cap. The fuel tank vent must be open to start and run the engine.
• A clogged carburetor will prevent the engine from starting. Clean or rebuild the carburetor if it's dirty.

Top-selling Craftsman boating product parts

• Propeller. The propeller on an outboard motor or trolling motor drives the boat through the water.
• Spark plug. The spark plug ignites the fuel inside the cylinder of an outboard engine.
• Carburetor rebuild kit. The carburetor rebuild kit contains the seals, gaskets and other parts needed to clean and rebuild a clogged carburetor.
• Ignition coil. The ignition coils provides spark plug with electrical current to start and run the engine.