Honda Workshop For Bf5 Maintenance Manual

59 Cleaning and Flushing
CLEANING AND FLUSHING
WATER HOSE WATER HOSE CONNECTOR
CleaningFlushing With the Honda
Water Hose Connector
Af ter each use in saltwater or dirty
water, thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor with f resh water.
Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, f resh water to
remove mud, salt, seaweed, etc.
Disengage the emergency stop switch
clip f rom the emergency stop switch,
and pull the recoil starter rope several
times to expel any water remaining in
the water...

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CLEANING AND FLUSHING
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
(p. ).
Start the engine and run in the N
(neutral) position...

61 Fuel
STORAGE
Adding a Fuel Stabilizer
Depending on the region where you
operate your outboard, f uel
f ormulations may deteriorate and
oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
and oxidation can occur in as little
as 15 days and may cause damage to
the carburetor and f uel system.
Please check with your servicing
dealer f or local storage
recommendations.
Distributor’s Limited Warranty Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate
in storage. Deteriorated gasoline will
cause hard starting, and it leaves gum...

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
DRAIN
SCREWDRAIN
TUBE AIR GUIDE CARBURETOR
DRAIN PORT
Draining the Fuel SystemAfter the fuel has drained from the
carburetor, tighten the drain screw
securely. With the outboard motor in a
vertical position, place an
approved gasoline container below
the f uel drain outlet, and use a...

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63 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...

64REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
STORAGE
CASE PROTECTORSBEFORE
OPERATION
Any other horizontal storage position
may cause damage to the outboard
motor or oil leakage.Cover the outboard motor to keep out
dust. Do not use plastic sheet 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...

65 WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR
INSTALLED ON BOATWITH OUTBOARD MOTOR
REMOVED FROM BOAT
TRANSPORTING
CARRYING HANDLE
OUTBOARD MOTOR SUPPORT BAR
(commerciallyavailable)
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. Remove the outboard motor from the
boat and secure the outboard motor
in either the vertical or horizontal
position shown on p. .To carry, hold the outboard motor by
the carrying handle, or hold...

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Check emergency stop switch
clip.
Check control positions.Clip not inserted in emergency
stop switch.Insert clip in emergency stop
switch.
Shif t to neutral (p. ). ENGINE WILL NOT START Possible Cause Correction
Gearshift lever not in neutral
position.
Choke OFF. Pull choke knob to ON position,
unless engine is warm (p. ).
Throttle grip not in START
position.Turn throttle grip to START
position (p. ). 1.
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Correction Possible Cause ENGINE WILL NOT START
(continued)
Check f uel. Out of f uel.
Fuel hose not primed.
Carburetor malfunction, fuel pump
f ailure, ignition malf unction, stuck
valves, etc.Ref uel (p. ).
Squeeze priming bulb (p. ).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary. Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).
Spark plug f aulty, f ouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine).Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start
engine with...

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Correction Possible Cause HARD STARTING OR STALLS
AFTER STARTING
Check control positions. Choke OFF. Pull choke knob to ON position,
unless engine is warm (p. ).
Check f uel.Throttle grip not in START
position.Turn throttle grip to START
position (p. ).
Fuel vent closed (portable fuel
tank).
Fuel hose not primed. Squeeze priming bulb (p. ).
Bad fuel; outboard motor stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad fuel.Drain f uel tank and...