Honda bf50d Owner's Manual page 116

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
6. Pour 1 – 2 teaspoons (5 – 10 cm
of engine oil into each spark plug
hole, and then pull the emergency
starter rope several times to
lubricate the inside of the cylinders.
7. Reinstall the spark plugs and
alternator cover, and put the
emergency stop switch clip into the
emergency stop switch.
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8. Attempt to start the engine. Be sure
the water level is at least 2 inches
(5 cm) above the antiventilation
plate.
Running the outboard motor without
sufficient cooling water will damage
the water pump and overheat the
engine.
If the engine fails to start, remove
the spark plugs and dry them, then
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reinstall the spark plugs and
attempt to start the engine again.
If the engine starts, and no
mechanical damage is evident,
continue to run the engine for a half
hour or longer. Be sure the water
level is at least 2 inches (5 cm)
above the antiventilation plate to
avoid overheating and water pump
damage.
9. As soon as possible, take the
outboard motor to an authorized
Honda Marine dealer for inspection
and service.