Fuel Priming - Honda bf50d Owner's Manual

Connect the fuel hose to the tank and
the outboard motor, as shown. Be
sure both connectors snap securely
into place. Always disconnect the
fuel hose when storing or transporting
the outboard motor.

FUEL PRIMING

If you are using a portable fuel tank,
turn the portable fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position.
UP
OUTLET END
(outboard motor side)
PRIMING BULB
INLET END (fuel tank side)
Hold the priming bulb up in the
direction of the arrow; then squeeze
the priming bulb several times until it
feels firm, indicating that fuel has
reached the engine.
Check to be sure there are no fuel
leaks before starting the engine.
OPERATION
Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The vapor
separator could overflow.
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.
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