Honda BF45A Owner's Manual page 65

6. OPERATION (MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM)
When the oil pressure warning sys-
tems is activated:
1. Stop the engine immediately and
check the engine oil level (refer to
page 29).
2.If the oil is up to the recommended
level, restart the engine. If the oil
pressure warning system stops after
30 seconds, the system is normal.
If the throttle was closed suddenly after
cruising at
full throttle, the engine speed
may drop below the specified idle speed.
This could cause the oil pressure
warning system to activate momentarily.
3. If the oil pressure warning system
stays activated after 30 seconds,
return to the closest boat landing
and contact your closest authorized
Honda Marine dealer.
COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR
When the overheat warning system is
activated:
1. Return the gearshift lever or control
lever to the N (neutral) position
1 immediately. Check to see if water
is flowing out of the cooling system
indicator.
2. If water is flowing out of the cool-
ing system indicator, continue
idling for 30 seconds. If the over-
heat warning system stops after 30
seconds the system is normal.
If the motor is turned off after running at
full throttle, the engine temperature may
rise above normal. If the motor is
restarted, shortly after being turned off,
the overheat warning system could be
activated momentarily.
3. If the overheat warning system
stays activated, stop the engilie. tilt
up the motor and check the water
intakes for obstructions. If there are
no obstructions at the water intakes,
return to the closest boat landing
and contact your closest authorized
Honda Marine dealer.
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