Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma page 84

MAINTENANCE
<Replacement>
FUEL TUBES
FUEL FILTER
TUBE CLAMPS
1. Turn the fuel valve lever to the
OFF position (BF4A) or portable
fuel tank position (BF5D and
BF6A) (see page 15).
2. Close the internal fuel tank vent by
turning the vent knob clockwise all
the way (see page 23).
3. When using the portable fuel tank,
close the internal and portable fuel
tank vent by turning the vent knob
clockwise all the way (see page
22,23) and disconnect the fuel line
connector from the outboard motor
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CLAMPS
FUEL PUMP
The arrow marks indicate
the fuel flow direction.
and install the fuel inlet cap (see
page 23).
4. Remove the engine cover (see page
31), and remove the fuel filter.
Before removing the fuel filter,
place clamps on the fuel tubes on
each side of the filter to prevent
fuel leakage.
5. 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.
6. Connect the fuel tubes to the fuel
filter securely with the tube clamps.
7. Remove the clamps used to close
the fuel tubes.
8. Prime fuel to the fuel filter.
(When using the internal fuel tank)
Pull the starter grip to prime the
carburetor with gasoline (see page
39) and check for leaks.
(When using the portable fuel tank)
Connect the fuel line and pump the
primer bulb (see page 40) and
check for leaks.
9. If loss of power or hard starting is
found caused by excessive water or
sediment accumulated in the fuel
filter, inspect the fuel tank. Clean
the fuel tank if necessary.
10.Install the engine cover (see page
31).