Maintenance - Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma

12. MAINTENANCE

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
are important to keep the outboard
motor in the best operating condition.
Service and inspect according to the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Shut off the engine before
performing any maintenance. If
the engine must be run, make
sure the area is well ventilated.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed or confined area.
Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas;
exposure can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to
death.
Be sure to reinstall the engine
cover, if it was removed, before
starting the engine. Lock it securely
by pulling up the lock lever.
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• If the engine must be run, make
sure there is water at least
100 mm (4 in) above the
antiventilation plate, otherwise
the water pump may not receive
sufficient cooling water, and the
engine will overheat.
• Use only Honda Genuine parts or
their equivalents for
maintenance or repair. The use of
replacement parts which are not
of equivalent quality may
damage the outboard motor.
• To maintain cooling system
efficiently, flush the outboard
motor with fresh water after each
use in salt water or dirty water.