honda99Re: Honda 9.9 4 stroke dies on idle I drained the carb by opening the drain screw - and even pumped a little gas through with the primer pump - that's what my mechanicGood morning, I have a 2013 Honda 9.9 four Stroke BABJ (BF9.9DK3 SHA). I bought this motor used and put on a brand new carburetor, changed the oil and the water