Submerged Outboard Motor - Honda BF8D Owner's Manual

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
SUBMERGED OUTBOARD
MOTOR
A submerged outboard motor must
be serviced immediately after it is
recovered from the water in order to
minimize corrosion.
If there is a Honda Marine dealership
nearby, take the outboard motor to
the dealer immediately. If you are far
from a dealer, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the engine cover, and
rinse the outboard motor with
fresh water to remove salt water,
sand, mud, etc.
2. Drain the carburetor as described
on p. 95 .
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3. Change the engine oil and oil filter
−
as described on p. 76
there was water in the engine
crankcase, or if the used engine oil
showed signs of water
contamination, then a second
engine oil change should be
performed after running the engine
for half an hour.
77 . If
Remove the spark plugs (p.
4.
and remove the clip from the
emergency stop switch or engine
stop switch. Pull the starter grip,
rotate the flywheel a few
revolutions to completely expel
any water from the cylinders.
If the engine was running when it
submerged, there may be
mechanical damage, such as bent
connecting rods. If the engine
binds when cranked, do not
attempt to run the engine until it
has been repaired.
STARTER GRIP
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