Fuel Priming; Infrequent Or Occasional Use - Honda Marine BF5A Owner's Manual

Connect the fuel hose to the tank and
the outboard motor, as shown. Be
sure both connectors snap securely
into place. Always disconnect the
fuel hose when storing or
transporting the outboard motor.

FUEL PRIMING

If you are using a portable fuel tank,
turn the portable fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position.
UP
OUTLET END
(outboard motor side)
PRIMING BULB
INLET END (tank side)
Hold the priming bulb up in the
direction of the arrow; then squeeze
the priming bulb several times until it
feels firm, indicating that fuel has
reached the engine.
Check to be sure there are no fuel
leaks before starting the engine.
Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The carburetor
could overflow.
OPERATION
INFREQUENT OR
OCCASIONAL USE
If your outboard motor will be used
on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the
STORAGE chapter (p.
additional information regarding fuel
deterioration.
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