Starting The Engine - Honda BF9.9A Owner's Manual

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Fuel line connection
Check the fuel tank related components and fuel tank positioning
(refer step @ and @ on page 15 1.
Due to the fuel pump capacity, do not place the fuel tank more than 6
feet away from the motor or lower than 3 feet below the outboard end
fuel hose connector.
Be careful not to spill any fuel while refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel
vapor may ignite. lf any fuel is spilled make sure that the area is dry
before starting the engine.
1iConnect the fuel hose connectors to the outboard motor and fuel
tank as shown. The outboard end fuel hose connector must be
installed with the clip toward the outside or the fuel hose connector
O-ring seal can be damaged. Replace the fuel hose connectors if
they leak. Check to be sure that both connectors are securely
snapped in place.
(OUTBOARD END) (FUEL TANK END)
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
FUEL HOSE
CONNECTOR
If the outboard end fuel hose connector is installed in the reversed
direction, the fuel hose connector O-ring seal can be damaged.' A
damaged O-ring seal can cause a fuel leak.
2. Open the fuel cap vent knob 2 to 3 turns.
3.Hold the primer bulb so that the outlet end is higher than the inlet,
and squeeze it until it feels firm, indicating that fuel has reached the
motor. Check for leaks.
NOTE:
Do not squeeze the primer bulb when the motor is running because
this could cause the carburetors to overflow.
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PRIMER SU