Trailering - Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma

Trailering

TO INCREASE
FRICTION
When trailering or transporting the
boat with the outboard motor attached
always disconnect the fuel line from
the portable fuel tank, install the fuel
inlet cap and tighten the steering
friction bolt securely.
Do not trailer or transport the boat
with the outboard motor in the
tilted position. The boat or
outboard motor could be severely
TO DECREASE
FRICTION
STEERING FRICTION BOLT
damaged if the outboard motor
drops.
The outboard motor should be trailed
in the normal running position. If
there is insufficient road clearance in
this position, then trailer the outboard
motor in the tilted position using a
motor support device such as a
transom saver bar, or remove the
outboard motor from the boat. Tilt
lever should be in the tilted position.
TRANSPORTING
Close the internal fuel tank vent by
turning the vent knob clockwise all
the way or drain the gasoline. If you
will be transporting the outboard
motor.
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