Cleaning And Flushing - Honda Marine BF25D Owner's Manual

Cleaning and Flushing

After each use in saltwater or dirty
water, thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor with fresh water.
Touch up any damaged paint, and
coat areas that may rust with Honda
Corrosion Inhibitor, or equivalent.
Lubricate controls with a silicone
spray lubricant.
Do not apply water or corrosion
inhibitor directly to the timing belt
under the engine cover. If water or
corrosion inhibitor penetrates the
timing belt, it may be damaged.
Bef ore applying a corrosion
inhibitor, cover the timing belt with a
protective material to prevent
damage.
Cleaning
Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water, and
flush the cooling system as described.
Flushing With the Honda
Garden Hose Adapter (optional
equipment)
It is necessary to run the engine
during the flushing procedure. For
safety, remove the propeller from the
outboard motor (p. 85 ).
CLEANING AND FLUSHING
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
WASH SCREW (flush screw)
2. Remove the wash screw and
sealing washer from the WASH
screw hole in the gear case. Be
sure not to remove the oil level
screw from the OIL LEVEL screw
hole in the gear case.
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