Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma page 47

8. After starting, check whether the
cooling water is flowing out of the
cooling water check hole. Amount
of water flowing out of the check
hole might vary due to the
thermostat operation, but this is
normal.
If water does not flow out, or if
steam comes out, stop the engine.
Check to see if the cooling water
intake port is
INTAKE
OBSTRUCTED
obstructed and remove foreign
materials if necessary. Check the
cooling water check hole for
clogging. If water still does not flow
out, have your outboard motor
checked by an authorized Honda
outboard motor dealer. Do not
operate the engine until the
problem has been corrected.
STARTING THE ENGINE
O.K.
NORMAL FLOW
COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE
9. If the choke was used, push it in
gradually as the engine warms up.
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