Honda BF40D Owner's Manual page 53

MAXIMUM FAST IDLE
6. Before getting underway, allow
the engine to warm-up sufficiently
to ensure good performance.
Above 41°F (5°C), warm-up the
engine for at least 3 minutes.
Below 41°F (5°C), warm-up the
engine for at least 5 minutes at
2,000 rpm. Raise the fast idle lever
to achieve approximately 2,000
rpm.
If the engine is not properly
warmed up bef ore raising the
FAST IDLE
engine speed, the buzzer and
RANGE
overheat indicator may activate
and the engine speed will be
automatically reduced.
The cooling system may f reeze in
areas where the temperature
reaches 32°F (0°C) or below.
Cruising at high speed without
warming the engine up may cause
engine damage.
OPERATION
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p.
overheat indicator (p.
cooling system indicator (p.
If the indicators show any
abnormal condition, immediately
stop the engine and determine the
cause of the problem. Refer to
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
p. 106 108 .
If the fast idle lever was used to
7.
warm-up the engine, gradually
lower the lever as the engine
warms up.
When the fast idle lever is fully
lowered, the control lever can be
moved away from the N (neutral)
position.
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