Engine Oil - Honda Marine BF8A Owner's Manual

HELPFUL TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
You can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and
carburetors.
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.
+ WARNING
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.
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 filler 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 cm
4. Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil in the cylinders.
5. Reinstall the spark plugs.
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) of clean engine oil into each cylinder.
DRAIN SCREW