Cleaning And Flushing - Honda bf50d Owner's Manual

CLEANING AND FLUSHING

Cleaning and Flushing
After each use in salt water or dirty
water, thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor with fresh water.
Touch up any damaged paint, and
coat areas that may rust with Honda
Corrosion Inhibitor, or equivalent.
Lubricate controls with a silicone
spray lubricant.
94
Do not apply water or corrosion
inhibitor directly to the electrical
components under the engine cover,
such as the HO2 sensor and timing
belt. If water or corrosion inhibitor
penetrates these components, they
may be damaged. Before applying a
corrosion inhibitor, cover the HO2
sensor and timing belt with a
protective material to prevent
damage.
Cleaning
Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water, and
flush the cooling system as follows.
Flushing With a Garden Hose
Garden Hose Adapter (optional
equipment)
It is necessary to run the engine
during the flushing procedure. For
safety, remove the propeller from the
outboard motor (p. 92).
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
WASH SCREW
(flush screw)
2. Remove the wash screw and
sealing washer from the WASH
screw hole in the gear case. Be sure
not to remove the oil level screw
from the OIL LEVEL screw hole in
the gear case.