Without Water Hose Joint - Honda BF8D Manual

11/09/05 18:13:50 32ZY0620_108
CLEANING AND FLUSHING

Without Water Hose Joint

ANTICAVITATION PLATE
When the water hose joint is not used,
stand the outboard in a suitable
container of fresh water.
For safety, the propeller must
be removed.
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
108
running. If not, stop the engine and
determine the cause of the problem.
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
2. Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water.
3. Remove the propeller (see page
127 ).
4. Stand the outboard motor in a
suitable container of water. The
water level must be at least 100
mm (4 in) above the anticavitation
plate.
5. Move the shift lever or control
lever to the N (neutral) position.
6. Turn on the fresh water supply to
the hose.
7. Start the engine and run in neutral
for at least 5 minutes to clean
inside of the engine.
8. After flushing, stop the engine,
and disconnect the fuel line from
the outboard motor. Remove the
water container, and reinstall the
propeller.
9. Tilt up the outboard motor and
move the tilt lever to the LOCK
position.