c Use the primer bulb to
supply fresh gasoline to
the vapor separator.
CAUTION
Always operate the primer bulb
while the drain screw is tight. If
the drain screw is loose, then
gas will leak.
d Start the engine and run it
at idle for 1 minute.
NOTICE
• Always start the engine
under normal operating
conditions (while the
propeller is in the water).
Never start it while the
propeller is out of the water.
Doing so will damage the
engine.
e Drain the gasoline from
the drain screw of the
vapor separator. (P.120)
f Confirm that there is no
water or dirt mixed in with
the gasoline that you
remove.
g If you find water or dirt in
the gasoline that you
remove, then repeat steps
a to f until you can
confirm there is no water
or dirt.
STORAGE
Adding a Fuel Stabilizer
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
If only partially filled, air in the
tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage. If
you keep an additional container
of gasoline for refueling, be sure
that it contains only fresh
gasoline.
1. Drain the vapor separator
before adding fuel stabilizer.
2. Add Honda Marine fuel
stabilizer or equivalent
following the instructions on
the label.
3. After adding a fuel stabilizer,
run the engine in water for 10
minutes to be sure that the
treated gasoline has replaced
the untreated gasoline in the
vapor separator.
4. Turn the engine OFF.
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