Submerged Outboard Motor - Honda Marine BF25D Owner's Manual

If there is no water flowing from the
cooling system indicator, stop the
engine, and tilt the outboard motor to
inspect the water intake screens. If
clogged, clean the water intake
screens, return the outboard motor to
the running position, restart the
engine, and check the cooling system
indicator again.
If there is still no water flowing from
the cooling system indicator, or if the
engine protection system remains
activated after 30 seconds, return to
the nearest boat landing, and have the
outboard motor inspected by an
authorized Honda Marine dealer.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
SUBMERGED OUTBOARD
MOTOR
A submerged outboard motor must
be serviced immediately after it is
recovered from the water in order to
minimize corrosion.
If there is a Honda Marine dealership
nearby, take the outboard motor to
the dealer immediately. If you are far
from a dealer, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the engine cover, and
rinse the outboard motor with
fresh water to remove salt water,
sand, mud, etc.
2. Drain the carburetors as described
on p. 91 .
3. Change the engine oil as described
on p. and . If there was
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water in the engine crankcase, or if
the used engine oil showed signs
of water contamination, then a
second engine oil change should
be performed after running the
engine for half an hour.
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EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE
4. Remove the flywheel cover (p.
52 ). Remove the spark plugs (p.
76 ), and remove the clip from the
emergency stop switch. Pull the
emergency starter rope, rotate the
flywheel a few revolutions to
completely expel any water from
the cylinders.
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