HONDA Outboard Motor BF5A - Manual (Page 50)

3.2 US gal (12 )
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REFUELING
Portable Fuel Tank
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
VENT KNOB
CLOSE
O O P P E E N N
FUEL GAUGE
SAFE FILL LEVEL
FUEL FILLER
CAP
A loose spark plug can overheat
and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can
damage the threads in the cylinder
head.
Install the spark plug carefully, by
hand, to avoid cross-threading.
After the spark plug seats, tighten
with a spark plug wrench supplied
in the tool kit to compress the
sealing washer.
If reinstalling the used spark plug,
tighten 1/8
1/4 turn after the
spark plug seats.
If installing new spark plug,
tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
plug seats.
Attach the spark plug cap.
Install and lock the engine cover.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
Check the fuel gauge and refill the
tank when necessary.
Remove the fuel tank from the boat
for refueling.
After refueling, install the cap and
tighten it securely. Turn the vent
knob clockwise to the CLOSED
position, and return the fuel tank to
the boat.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Fill
the tank to the SAFE FILL LEVEL
line.
To refuel, turn the vent knob
counterclockwise to the OPEN
position, and unscrew the fuel tank
cap.
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