Cleaning And Flushing; With Water Hose Joint (Optional Equipment) - Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma

11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING

After each use in salt water or dirty
water, thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor with fresh water.
• For safety, the propeller must be
removed.
• Be sure the outboard motor is
securely mounted, and do not
leave it unattended while
running.
• Keep children and pets away
from the area, and stay clear of
moving parts during this
procedure.
Running the engine without water
can cause serious engine damage
due to overheating. Be sure that
water flows from the cooling water
check hole while the engine is
running. If not, stop the engine and
determine the cause of the problem.
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With Water Hose Joint
(Optional equipment)
WATER HOSE
JOINT
HOSE
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
2. Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water.
3. Remove the wash plug.
4. Flush the cooling system, using the
water hose joint.
a. Attach a hose from a fresh water
faucet to the water hose joint.
b. Remove the propeller (see page
87).
c. Turn on the fresh water supply to
the hose.
SHIFT LEVER
WATER HOSE
JOINT
d. Start the engine and run in
neutral position for at least 10
minutes to clean inside of the
engine.
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL