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OPERATION
COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE
When the oil pressure warning
system is activated:
Stop the engine immediately and
check the engine oil level (see
page ).
If the oil is up to the recommended
level, restart the engine. If the oil
pressure warning system stops
after 30 seconds, the system is
normal.
If the throttle was closed suddenly
after cruising at full throttle, the
engine speed may drop below the
specified idle speed. This could cause
the oil pressure warning system to
activate momentarily.
If the oil pressure warning system
stays activat ed after 30 sec onds,
return to the closest boat landing
and contact your closest authorized
Honda outboard motor deale r.
If the motor is turned off after
running at full throttle, the engine
temperature may ris e above normal.
If the motor is restarted, shortly after
being turned off, the overheat
warning system could be activated
momentarily.
When the overheat warning system is
activated:
If water is flowing out of the
cooling water check hole, continue
idling for 30 seconds. If the
overhea t warning system stops
after 30 seconds the system is
normal.
Return the shift lever or remote
control lever to the N (neutral)
position immediately. Check to see
if water is flowing out of the
cooling water check hole.
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