Honda Marine BF40A Owner's Manual page 97

10. MAINTENANCE
8. Engage the emergency stop
switch clip with the emergency
stop switch and attempt to start
the engine (be sure the water
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level is at least 2 inches above the
anti-ventilation plate).
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If the engine fails to start, re-
move the spark plugs, clean
and dry the electrodes, then re-
install the spark plugs and at-
tempt to start the engine again.
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If the engine starts, and no me-
chanical damage is evident,
continue run the engine for a l/2
hour or longer.
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If there was water in the en-
gine crankcase, or the used en-
gine oil showed signs of water
contamination, then a second
engine oil change should be
performed after running the en-
gine for a II2 hour.
9. Take the outboard motor to your
closest authorized Honda Marine
dealer for inspection and service
as soon as possible.
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