Cooling System Cleaning And Flushing; Cleaning And Flushing With The Flush Kit - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR
COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING AND FLUSHING
After each use in salt water or dirty water, thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor.
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For safety, the propeller must be removed.
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Be sure the outboard motor is securely
i mounted, and do not leave it unattended
while running.
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Keep children and pets away from the area,
and stay clear of moving parts during this
procedure.
Running the engine without water can cause serious engine damage due to
overheating. Be sure that water flows from the water check hole while the
engine is running. If not, stop the engine and determine the cause of the
problem
Cleaning and Flushing With the Flush Kit
1. Wash the outside of the outboard motor with clean, fresh water.
2. Flush the cooling system, using the Honda flush kit (optional).
a. Attach a hose from a fresh water faucet to the water hose connector of
the flush kit.
b. Remove the propeller, and clip the flush kit rubber fitting over the water
intake as shown.
c. Turn on the fresh water supply to the hose.
d. Start the engine and run in neutral for 10 minutes.
WATER
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