Honda Outdoor Motor BF40A Owner's Manual page 45

5. STARTING THE ENGINE (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE)
COOLING SYSTEM
X'JDICATOR \
WATER INTAKE
(each side)
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.
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nning the outboard motor with an obstruc-
tion in the cooling system can damage the water pump
and overheat the engine.
OiL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHT
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 29). 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.
Failure to completely warm up the engine will result in
poor engine performance.
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