Honda BF40D Owner's Manual page 112

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
6. Pour 1 2 teaspoons (5 10 cm )
of engine oil into each spark plug
hole, and then pull the emergency
starter rope several times to
lubricate the inside of the cylinders.
Reinstall the spark plugs and
7.
alternator cover, and put the
emergency stop switch clip into
the emergency stop switch.
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8. Attempt to start the engine. Be
sure the water level is at least 2
inches (5 cm) above the
antiventilation plate.
Running the outboard motor without
suf f icient cooling water will damage
the water pump and overheat the
engine.
If the engine fails to start, remove
the spark plugs and dry them, then
reinstall the spark plugs and
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attempt to start the engine again.
If the engine starts, and no
mechanical damage is evident,
continue to run the engine for a
half hour or longer. Be sure the
water level is at least 2 inches (5
cm) above the antiventilation plate
to avoid overheating and water
pump damage.
9. As soon as possible, take the
outboard motor to an authorized
Honda Marine dealer for
inspection and service.