Refueling, Servicing your outboard motor – HONDA BF5A User Manual

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3.2 US gal (12 L)

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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.

Fuel can damage paint and plastic.
Be caref ul not to spill f uel when
f illing your f uel tank. Damage
caused by spilled f uel is not covered
under warranty.

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.

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 filler
cap.

After refueling, install the fuel filler
cap and tighten it securely. Turn the
vent knob clockwise to the CLOSED
position, and return the fuel tank to
the boat.

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