Honda Marine BF135A Owner's Manual page 40

BEFORE OPERATION
Safety Inspection
Look around the outboard motor
for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.
Check that the fuel hose is
undamaged and properly
connected.
Wipe up any spills before starting
the engine.
Check the stern bracket to be sure
the outboard motor is securely
installed.
Check that all controls are
operating properly.
Replace any damaged parts.
Check that all fasteners are in
place and securely tightened.
Check the emergency stop switch
for proper operation. Start the
engine (p. 41 44 , or 46
sure the engine stops by pulling
38
the emergency stop switch clip
from the emergency stop switch.
Maintenance Inspection
Check the engine oil level (p.
Running the engine with a low oil
level can cause engine damage.
Check to be sure the propeller is
undamaged and the castle nut is
secured with the cotter pin
(p. 83
Check that the anodes are securely
attached to the stern bracket and
the gear case (p.
excessively worn. The anodes help
protect the outboard motor from
corrosion.
Make sure the tool kit is onboard
(p. 61
Check the fuel level in the fuel
tank (p.
). Make
Check that the battery fluid is
66
).
82 ) and are not
). Replace any missing items.
75 ).
between the upper and lower levels,
and the battery leads are connected
securely.
Check the water separator for
). water contamination (p. 80 ).