Honda Outboard Motor BF15A Owner's Manual page 38

(Without Water Hose Joint)
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Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water.
Remove the propeller.
Stand the motor in a suitable con-
tainer Of water. The water level
must be at least 4 inches above
the anti-cavitation plate.
Start the engine and run slowly for
at least 5 minutes.
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ANTI-CAVITATIOI: PLATE
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For safety, the propeller must be
removed.
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Be sure the outboard motor is
securely mounted, and do not
leave it unattended while running.
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Keep children and pets away from
the area, and stay clear of moving
parts during this procedure.
CAUTION: Running the engine with-
out water can cause serious engine
damage due to overheating. Be sure
that water flows from the water
check hole while the engine is runn-
ing. If not, stop the engine and deter-
mine the cause of the problem.
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