Fuel Hose Connections; Fuel Priming - Honda BF8D Owner's Manual

OPERATION

FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS

Turn the portable fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position.
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
(FUEL TANK SIDE)
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
(OUTBOARD MOTOR SIDE)
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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.
OUTLET END
(OUTBOARD MOTOR)
PRIMING BULB
INLET END (TANK)
Hold the fuel priming bulb with the
outlet end higher than the inlet end.
Squeeze the priming bulb several
times, until it feels firm, indicating
that fuel has reached the carburetor.
Check to be sure there are no fuel
leaks before starting the engine.
Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The carburetor
could overflow.