Honda Marine BF75A Owner's Manual page 60

5. STARTING THE ENGINE (TILLER HANDLE TYPE)
CHOKi KNOB
THROTTLE GRIP
6. If it was necessary to use the choke knob to start the
engine, slowly return it to its initial position. Turn the
throttle grip in the SLOW direction to a position where
the engine does not stall.
7. After the engine starts, verify that water is flowing through
the cooling system by monitoring the cooling system indicator.
The amount of water coming out of the cooling system
indicator will vary due to thermostat operation. Stop the
engine if water does not come out of the cooling system
indicator or if you see steam.
WATER 1NTAKE
Check the water intake sereens and the cooling system
indicator discharge port, and if necessary remove any
obstructions. If the problem continues, contact your
closest authorized Honda Marine dealer.
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Running the outboard motor with an obstruction in the
cooling system can damage the water pump and
overheat the engine.
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The propeller must remain underwater. Running the
out board motor out of water will damage the water
pump and overheat the engine.
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