Emergency Starting - Honda Marine BF25D Owner's Manual

OPERATION
If the engine is not properly
warmed up bef ore raising the
engine speed, the buzzer and
overheat indicator may activate
and the engine speed will be
automatically reduced.
The cooling system may f reeze in
areas where the temperature
reaches 32°F (0°C) or below.
Cruising at high speed without
warming the engine up may cause
engine damage.
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p.
overheat indicator (p.
cooling system indicator (p.
If the indicators show any
abnormal condition, immediately
stop the engine and determine the
cause of the problem. Refer to
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
p. 103 .
6. If the fast idle lever was used to
start the engine, gradually lower
the lever as the engine warms up.
When the fast idle lever is fully
30 ), lowered, the control lever can be
31 ), and moved away from the N (neutral)
31 ). position.
on

EMERGENCY STARTING

FAST IDLE LEVER
If the battery is discharged or the
starter motor is inoperative, you can
start the engine manually using the
emergency starter rope supplied with
the outboard motor.
(REAR)
ENGINE COVER
LATCH
1.
UNLATCH
Unlatch the engine cover latch and
remove the engine cover.
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