Honda Outboard Motor BF5A Owner's Manual page 61

The Distributor's Limited Warranty
(p. 81 ) does not cover fuel system
damage or engine performance
problems resulting from neglected
storage preparation.
Draining the Fuel System
You can avoid fuel deterioration
problems by draining the fuel tank
and carburetors.
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the
outboard motor.
2. Disconnect the drain tube from the
air guide, then connect it to the
carburetor drain port as shown.
CARBURETOR
DRAIN PORT
DRAIN
SCREW
3. 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.
AIR GUIDE
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Handle fuel only
outdoors.
Wipe up spills
immediately.
DRAIN
TUBE
STORAGE
4. After the fuel has drained from the
carburetor, tighten the drain screw
securely.
5. Reconnect the drain tube to the air
guide.
6. Drain the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container, or if
you need to store fuel in the 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.
Store the portable fuel tank in a
cool place.
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