Storage; Motor Storage - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

STORAGE

5. After draining thoroughly, tighten
the drain screws securely. Be sure
to drain thoroughly as the gasoline
deteriorates as time goes by.
6. Reconnect the drain tube to the air
guide.
Before storing the outboard motor
for a prolonged period, we
recommend that you remove the fuel
line connector and operate the engine
-1
at 2,000 to 3,000 min (rpm) until it
stops.
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Motor Storage

1. Tilt the outboard motor, remove
the plug caps, pull the recoil starter
several times and completely drain
off the cooling water.
If the outboard motor is put
on its side without
completely draining off the
cooling water immediately
after stopping it, water may
enter the engine from the
exhaust port. Be sure,
therefore, to drain off the
cooling water before putting
the outboard motor on its
side.
When pulling the starter grip,
be careful not to touch the
spark plug wire.
2. Change the engine oil.
3. Remove the spark plug, and pour
about a tablespoon of clean engine
oil into the cylinder. Crank the
engine several revolutions to
distribute the oil, then reinstall the
spark plug.
4. Slowly pull the starter grip until
resistance is felt. At this point, the
piston is coming up on its
compression stroke and both the
intake and exhaust valves are close.
Storing the engine in this position
will help to protect it from internal
corrosion.
5. Store the outboard motor in a clean
and dry area.
Before storing, clean, flush and
lubricate the outboard motor as
described on pages 55 ,
Transport/Storage Position of the
Outboard
Store the motor either vertically or
horizontally as follows with the
steering handle raised.
56 and 67 .