HONDA Outboard Motor BF75A - Manual (Page 100)

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STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
STORAGE
OUTBOARD MOTOR STAND
PROTECTOR
BEFORE
OPERATION
Select a well-ventilated storage area.
If possible, avoid storage areas with
high humidity.
If storing a container of gasoline,
such as the portable fuel tank
(optional equipment), store it away
from any appliance that operates with
a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid
any area with a sparkproducing
electric motor, or where power tools
are operated.
If the outboard motor will be
removed from the boat for storage,
we recommend storing it vertically
by mounting it on a stand.
Position the outboard motor with its
carburetor side down, and cushion it
with protective packing material.
Cover the outboard motor to keep out
dust. Do not use sheet plastic as a
dust cover. A nonporous cover will
trap moisture, promoting rust and
corrosion.
Check your outboard motor as
described in the
chapter of this manual.
If the cylinders were coated with oil
during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup.
This is normal.
If it is necessary to store the outboard
motor horizontally, drain the
carburetor (p.
), and drain the
engine oil (p. ), before removing
the outboard motor from the boat.
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