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6. OPERATION (MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM)<br />
When the oil pressure warning sys-<br />
tems is activated:<br />
1. Stop the engine immediately and<br />
check the engine oil level (refer to<br />
pqze 29).<br />
2.If the oil is up to the recommended<br />
level, restart the engine. If the oil<br />
pressure warning system stops after<br />
30 seconds, the system is normal.<br />
If the throttle was closed suddenly after<br />
cruising at full throttle, the engine speed<br />
may drop below the specified idle speed.<br />
This’could cause the oil pressure<br />
warning system to activate momentarily.<br />
3. If the oil pressure warning system<br />
stays activated after 30 seconds,<br />
return to the closest boat landing<br />
and contact your closest authorized<br />
<strong>Honda</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> dealer.<br />
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COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR<br />
When the overheat warning system is<br />
activated:<br />
1. Return the gearshift lever or control<br />
lever to the N (neutral) position<br />
immediately. Check to see if water<br />
is flowing out of the cooling system<br />
indicator.<br />
2. If water is flowing out of the cool-<br />
ing system indicator, continue<br />
idling for 30 seconds. If the over-<br />
heat warning system stops after 30<br />
seconds the system is normal.<br />
If the motor is turned off after running at<br />
full throttle, the engine temperature may<br />
rise above normal. If the motor is<br />
restarted, shortly after being turned off,<br />
the overheat warning system could be<br />
activated momentarily.<br />
3. If the overheat warning system<br />
stays activated, stop the engine. tilt<br />
up the motor and check the water<br />
intakes for obstructiotls. If there are<br />
no obstructions at the -water intakes,<br />
return to the closest boat landing<br />
and contact your closest authorized<br />
<strong>Honda</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> dealer.