Honda Outboard Motor BF15A Owner's Manual page 70

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
5. After starting the engine, return the
lever slowly to the position where
the engine does not stall. Hold the
lever in position.
CHOKE'FAST
The control lever will not move un-
less the choke/fast idle lever is re-
turned to the lowest position.
6. After the engine starts, verify water is flowing through the water check hole.
The amount of water coming out of the water check hole will vary due to
thermostat operation. Stop the engine if water does not come out the water
check hole or if you see steam. Check the water intake screens and the water
check hole port and if necessary remove any obstructions. If the problem
continues, contact yourclosest authorized Honda Marine or Honda Outboard
Motor dealer.
X
WATER
CHECK
HOLE
O.K.
Running the outboard motor with an obstruction in the cooling system can
damage the water pump and overheat the engine.
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