HONDA BFP8D - Manual (Page 33)

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Cooling System Indicator OTHER FEATURES
Overrev Limiter
Anodes
Automatic Choke (models
equipped with electric starter)
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
ANODES (each side)
ANODE
(G and T types only)
COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR
The engine is equipped with an
overrev limiter to prevent the
possibility of mechanical damage
from excessive engine speed.
The overrev limiter may be activated
during operation, limiting engine
speed, if the outboard motor is tilted
excessively, or when propeller
ventilation occurs during a sharp turn.
The engine is equipped with an
automatic choke so that the choke
system operation is not needed when
starting the engine.
The anodes are made of a sacrificial
material that helps to protect the
outboard motor from corrosion.
There are two anodes on the gear
case, one on the stern bracket.
If the overrev limiter is activated,
check the tilt angle of the outboard
motor.
The cooling system indicator port can
also become plugged.
If water stops flowing while the
engine is running, that indicates a
cooling system problem, such as
clogged water intakes, which will
cause engine overheating.
Water should flow from the cooling
system indicator while the engine is
running. This shows that water is
circulating through the cooling
system.
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