HONDA Outboard Motor BF5A - Manual (Page 52)

Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Handle fuel only
outdoors.
Wipe up spills
immediately.
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Portable Fuel Tank and Filter
Cleaning
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
FUEL HOUSE
Fuel Tank
Install and lock the engine cover.
Empty the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. Use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Rinse
the fuel tank with nonflammable
solvent to remove any accumulated
sediment.
7.
8.
9.
Securely connect the fuel hose
connector to the outboard motor
(refer to page
).
Prime the engine using the priming
bulb (p.
). Check for fuel leaks.
Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.
If loss of power or hard starting are
found to be caused by excessive
water or sediment accumulation in
the fuel filter, inspect the fuel tank.
Clean the fuel tank and tank filter if
necessary. It may be necessary to
drain the fuel tank completely and
refill with fresh gasoline.
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