HONDA Outboard Motor BF75A - Manual (Page 111)

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SUBMERGED MOTOR
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE
Drain the carburetors as described
on p.
.
Remove the engine cover, and
rinse the outboard motor with
fresh water to remove salt water,
sand, mud, etc.
If there is a Honda marine dearship
nearby, take the motor to the dealer
immediately. If you are far from a
dealership, proceed as follows:
A submerged outboard motor must
be serviced immediately after it is
recovered from the water in order to
minimize corrosion.
If the engine was running when it
submerged, there may be
mechanical damage, such as bent
connecting rods. If the engine
binds when cranked, do not
attempt to run the engine until it
has been repaired.
If water is flowing from the cooling
system indicator, continue idling for
30 seconds. If the cooling system is
OK, the red indicator light should go
off within 30 seconds, and the engine
will respond normally to throttle grip
or control lever operation.
If there is no water flowing from the
cooling system indicator, stop the
engine, and tilt the outboard motor to
inspect the water intake screens. If
clogged, clean the water intake
screens, return the outboard motor to
the running position, restart the
engine, and check the cooling system
indicator again.
If there is still no water flowing from
the cooling system indicator, or if the
engine protection system remains
activated after 30 seconds, return to
the nearest boat landing, and have the
outboard motor inspected by an
authorized Honda marine dealer.
Remove the spark plugs (p. ),
and remove the clip from the
emergency stop switch. Pull the
emergency starter rope, rotate the
flywheel a few revolutions to
completely expel any water from
the cylinders.
Change the engine oil and oil filter
as described on p.
. If
there was water in the engine
crankcase, or if the used engine oil
showed signs of water
contamination, then a second
engine oil change should be
performed after running the engine
for half an hour.
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