Honda Bf5 Owners Manual

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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER
UNLOCK
TUBE CLAMPSFUEL PUMP FILTER
FUEL TUBE
FUEL TUBETUBE CLAMPSARROW
(Fuel Flow Direction)FUEL PUMP FILTER
Unlock and remove the engine
cover f or access to the f uel pump
f ilter.
Inspect the f ilter f or water and/or
sediment accumulation.
If the f ilter is OK, reinstall it. If
water and/or sediment are present,
replace the f ilter as described in
the f ollowing steps. Always
replace the f ilter at the scheduled
replacement interval (p....

50Portable Fuel Tank and Filter
Cleaning
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
FILTER
FUEL HOUSETANK FILTER JOINT
(Fuel House Connector)
Fuel TankFuel Tank Filter
Empty the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. Use a
f unnel to avoid spilling f uel. Rinse
the fuel tank with nonflammable
solvent to remove any accumulated
sediment.Clean the f ilter in nonf lammable
solvent. Inspect the f uel tank f ilter
and the connector O-ring. Replace
them if damaged.
Reinstall the f ilter and hose
connector...

51 Recoil Starter Rope Inspection Anode Replacement
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
RECOIL STARTER ROPE
BOLT ANODE
Painting or coating the anodes will
def eat their purpose and will lead to
rust and corrosion damage to the
outboard motor. The anodes must be
exposed to the water in order to
protect the outboard motor.
Always keep the emergency starter
rope on the boat in case the recoil
starter rope f ails. Inspect the recoil starter rope, and
replace it if it becomes f rayed.The anode is located on the...

52 Propeller Replacement
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
COTTER PINPROPELLER CAP
SHEAR PINCOTTER PIN
Removal Installation
Use a genuine Honda stainless steel
cotter pin and bend the pin ends as
shown. A non-stainless steel cotter
pin can deteriorate if used in salt
water. Before replacing the propeller,
remove the clip from the engine stop
switch to prevent any possibility of
the engine being started while you
are working with the propeller.
The propeller blades may have sharp
edges, so wear heavy gloves...

53 STORAGE PREPARATION
Cleaning and Flushing
STORAGE
WATER HOSE WATER HOSE CONNECTOR
CleaningFlushing With the Honda
Water Hose Connector
Proper storage preparation is
essential for keeping your outboard
motor troublefree and looking good.
The f ollowing steps will help to keep
rust and corrosion f rom impairing
your outboard motor’s function and
appearance, and will make the engine
easier to start when you use the
outboard motor again.
Thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor with f resh water af...

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STORAGE
ANTIVENTILATION PLATE
Flushing Without the Honda
Water Hose Connector
Running the engine without good
water circulation can cause
overheating and water pump
damage.
Distributor’s Limited Warranty. It is necessary to run the engine
during the flushing procedure. For
safety, remove the propeller from the
outboard motor (p. ).
Damage caused by running the
outboard motor without sufficient
cooling water is not covered by the
After flushing, stop the engine,
remove the water container, and...

55 Fuel
STORAGE
DRAIN SCREW
Draining the Fuel System Adding a Fuel Stabilizer
Distributor’s Limited Warranty
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate
in storage. Old gasoline will cause
hard starting, and it leaves gum
deposits that clog the fuel system. If
the gasoline in your fuel tank and
carburetor deteriorates during storage,
you may need to have the carburetor
and other fuel system components
serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can
be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without...

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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STORAGE
After the fuel has drained from the
carburetor, tighten the drain screw
securely.
Drain the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container, or if
you need to store fuel in the fuel
tank, you can extend fuel storage
lif e by f illing the f uel tank with
fresh gasoline and...

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57 Engine Oil STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
STORAGE
CARRYING HANDLELif 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. Select a well-ventilated storage area.
If possible, avoid storage areas with
high humidity.
If your portable fuel tank contains
gasoline, store it away from any
appliance that operates with a f lame,
such as a f urnace, water heater, or
clothes dryer. Also avoid any area
with a...

58REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
STORAGE
CASE PROTECTORSBEFORE
OPERATION
Any other horizontal storage position
may cause damage or oil leakage.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 storing horizontally, be sure to fold
the tiller handle, and rest the
outboard motor on its case protectors.
Be sure all water has drained f rom
the...