Honda BF5A Owner's Manual page 70

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Replacement
1. Disconnect the fuel tank line from
the motor.
Remove the engine cover, and
2.
remove the fuel filter. Before
removing the filter, place clamps
on the fuel tubes on each side of
the filter to prevent fuel leakage.
TUBE CLAMPS
3. Install the new fuel filter so that
the arrow mark on the fuel filter is
toward the fuel pump side.
Fuel flow will be impeded if the
filter is installed backward.
MAINTENANCE
The arrow marks indicate
the fuel flow direction.
FUEL FILTER
4. Remove the clamps used to close
the fuel tubes. Connect the fuel
tank line to the motor. Turn the
fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position, pump the priming bulb,
and check for leaks.
If loss of power or hard starting is
5.
found caused by excessive water
or sediment accumulated in the
fuel filter, inspect the fuel tank.
Clean the fuel tank if necessary.
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