Honda BF8A Owner's Manual page 63

HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the outboard motor.
2. With the outboard motor in a vertical position, place an approved gasoline
container below the fuel drain outlet, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
Loosen the drain screw to drain fuel from the carburetor.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
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Keep heat, sparks, and
flame away.
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Handle fuel only outdoors.
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Wipe up spills immedi-
ately.
DRAI'N SCREW
3. After the fuel has drained from the carburetor, tighten the drain screw
securely.
4.. Drain the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container, or if you need to
store fuel in the portable fuel tank, you can extend fuel storage life by filling
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and adding a fuel stabilizer that is
formulated for that purpose. Firmly close the fuel cap vent knob.
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page 49).
2. Remove the spark plugs (see page 54).
3. Pour a tablespoon (5 - 10 cc) of clean engine oil into each cylinder.
4. Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oitin the cylinders.
5. Reinstall the spark plugs.
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