Refueling - Honda Marine BF5A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
6. Install the spark plug carefully, by
hand, to avoid cross-threading.
7. After the spark plug seats, tighten
with a spark plug wrench supplied
in the tool kit to compress the
sealing washer.
If reinstalling the used spark plug,
tighten 1/8 1/4 turn after the
spark plug seats.
If installing new spark plug,
tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
plug seats.
A loose spark plug can overheat
and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can
damage the threads in the cylinder
head.
8. Attach the spark plug cap.
9. Install and lock the engine cover.
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REFUELING

If you do not anticipate cycling
through at least one complete tank of
fuel within a 30 day period, we
recommend adding Honda Marine
Fuel Stabilizer each time you refuel.
Portable Fuel Tank
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
3.2 US gal (12 L)
Check the fuel gauge and refill the
tank when necessary.
Remove the fuel tank from the boat
for refueling.
FUEL GAUGE
1. Turn the vent knob
counterclockwise all the way to
open the vent.
VENT KNOB
O O P P E E N N
2. Turn the fuel filler cap
counterclockwise so that it touches
the pressure relief tab.
FUEL FILLER CAP
PRESSURE RELIEF TAB