HONDA Outdoor Motor BF50A User Manual

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OPERATION

LANYARD

EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH

SWITCH CLIP

Side-Mount Type

LRT and XRT Types
(remote control)

Using the electric starter f or more
than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can
damage it.

TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

Turning the ignition switch key to
the START position while the
engine is running can damage the
starter motor and f lywheel.

Also, as the engine warms up, the
throttle grip can be turned to the
SLOW position without stalling.

Before getting under way, allow
the engine to warm up sufficiently
to ensure good performance.

Above 41°F (5°C), warm up the
engine for 2 or 3 minutes.

Below 41°F (5°C), warm up the
engine for at least 10 minutes at
2,000 rpm.

If the indicators show any
abnormal condition, immediately
stop the engine and determine the
cause of the problem. Refer to

from p.

.

For panel mount or top mount remote
control information, refer to the
instructions provided with the remote
control equipment.

Put the emergency stop switch clip
in the emergency stop switch, and
attach the lanyard to your PFD
(Personal Flotation Device) or to
your wrist, as shown.

During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p.

),

overheat indicator (p.

) and

cooling system indicator (p.

).

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