Engine oil, Storage precautions – HONDA BFP8D User Manual

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Engine Oil

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

STORAGE

CARRYING HANDLE

LUG

Lif ting the outboard motor by the
engine cover, or using the installed
outboard motor as a handle or lever
to move the boat, can damage the
outboard motor.

Change the engine oil and the oil
filter (p.

).

Pour a tablespoon (5

10 cm ) of

clean engine oil into each cylinder.

Pull the starter rope several times
to distribute the oil in the cylinders.

Reinstall the spark plugs (p.

).

Select a well-ventilated storage area.
If possible, avoid storage areas with
high humidity.

To carry the outboard motor, hold it
by the carrying handle, or hold by the
carrying handle and the lug beneath
the engine cover latch, as shown.

If your portable fuel tank contains
gasoline, 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 spark-producing electric motor,
or where power tools are operated.

Remove the spark plugs (p.

),

and remove the clip from the
emergency stop switch.

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