Honda Outboard Motors BF25A Owner's Manual page 43

6. STARTING THE ENGINE (REMOTE
CONTROL TYPE)
COOLING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
6. After the engine starts, verify water is flowing through the
cooling system by monitoring the cooling system indica-
tor. The amount of water coming out of the cooling sys-
tem indicator will vary due to thermostat operation. Stop
the engine if water does not come out of the cooling sys-
tem indicator or if you see steam. Check the water-intake
screens and the cooling system indicator discharge port
and if necessary remove any obstructions. If the problem
continues, contact your closest authorized Honda Marine
dealer.
(NOTICE( Running the outboard motor with an obstruc-
tion in the coolingsystem can damage the water pump
and overheat the engine.
OIL PRESSURE
RMAL: GREEN LIGI-iT'ON
RMAL: GREEN LIGHT BLINKING
OR OFF
7. With the engine running, check to see if the green engine
oil pressure indicator light turns ON.
Stop the engine if the oil pressure indicator light does not
turn ON. Check the engine oil level (see page 27). If the oil
level is normal and the oil pressure indicator light does not
turn ON, contact your closest authorized Honda Marine
dealer.
8. Warm up the engine as follows:
Above 41°F (5°C) - run the engine for 2 or 3 minutes.
Below 41°F (5°C) - run the engine for at least 5 minutes at
approximately 2,000 rpm - 3,000 'pm.
Failure to completely warm up the engine will result in
poor engine performance.