Indicators; Oil Pressure Indicator; Cooling System Indicator; Other Features - Honda Outboard Motor BF5A Owner's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

INDICATORS

Oil Pressure Indicator

OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
When the oil pressure indicator is lit,
oil pressure is OK.
If oil pressure becomes low, the oil
pressure indicator will go off, and the
engine protection system will limit
engine speed. Refer to TAKING
CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS , p. 68 .
Low oil pressure indicates that the
engine oil level is low, or that there is
a problem with the engine lubrication
system.
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Cooling System Indicator

COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR
Water should flow from the cooling
system indicator while the engine is
running. This shows that water is
circulating through the cooling
system.
If water stops flowing while the
engine is running, that indicates a
cooling system problem, such as
clogged water intakes, which will
cause engine overheating.

OTHER FEATURES

Overrev Limiter

The engine is equipped with an
overrev limiter to prevent the
possibility of mechanical damage
from excessive engine speed.
The overrev limiter may be activated
during operation, limiting engine
speed, if the outboard motor is tilted
excessively, or when propeller
ventilation occurs during a sharp turn.
If the overrev limiter is activated,
check the tilt angle of the outboard
motor.
Improper propeller selection may
also cause the overrev limiter to
activate.
Check to see if the correct propeller
is installed.