Storage; Carburetor Draining - Honda BF75A Owner's Manual

13.

STORAGE

For longer service life of the
outboard motor, have your outboard
motor serviced by an authorized
Honda outboard motor dealer before
storage. However, the following
procedures can be performed by you,
the owner, with a minimum of tools.

Carburetor Draining

Gasoline is extremely
flammable, and gasoline vapor
can explode, causing serious
injury or death. Do not smoke
or allow flames or sparks in
your working area. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Be careful not to spill fuel.
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled,
make sure the area is dry
before storing or transporting
the motor.
Do not smoke or allow flames
or sparks where fuel is
drained or stored.
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DRAIN SCREW
( 1 CARBURETOR) ♯
DRAIN SCREW
♯
( 2 CARBURETOR)
DRAIN SCREW
♯
( 3 CARBURETOR)
DRAIN SCREW
( 4 CARBURETOR) ♯
1. Remove the engine cover (see
page 46 ). Disconnect the fuel
line connector (see page
2. Pull the ＃ 4 carburetor drain tube
outside of the under case.
3. Loosen the drain screw of the
carburetor and drain the carburetor.
Catch the draining gasoline in a
suitable container.
＃ ＃
4. Drain the 1, 2 and
carburetors in the same manner
＃
using the 4 carburetor drain tube.
5. After draining thoroughly, tighten
the drain screws securely. Be sure
to drain thoroughly as the gasoline
deteriorates as time goes by.
Connect the drain tube to the
6.
original position of the
carburetor securely.
Before storing the outboard motor
for a prolonged period, we
recommend that you remove the fuel
line connector and operate the
engine at 2,000 to 3,000 min (rpm)
until it stops.
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4
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3
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4
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