Fuel Tank And Filter - Honda Marine BF25A Owner's Manual

11. MAINTENANCE
4. Securely connect the fuel hose
connector to the outboard motor
(refer to page
33).
5. Prime the engine using the primer
bulb page 34. Check for fuel leaks.
Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.
If loss of power or hard starting are
found to be caused by excessive water or
sediment accumulation in the fuel filter,
inspect the fuel
tank.
Clean the
fuel tank and tank filter if
necessary. It may be necessary to drain
the fuel tank completely and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Fuel Tank and Filter
Cleaning interval:
Every 200 hours (Refer to the
maintenance schedule page 70).
Inspect the condition of the fuel cap
gasket, fuel hose, and the O-ring seals
in the fuel hose connectors. Replace
the fuel cap gasket, hose, or fuel con-
nectors if they are cracked, damaged
or leak fuel. Be sure the fuel hose is
not kinked.
Fuel Tank Cleaning
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the
fuel tank.
extremely flammable, and gaso-
line vapor can explode, causing
serious injury or death. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks
in your working area. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
2. Empty the gasoline from the fuel
tank into an approved gasoline con-
tainer. Pour in a small quantity of
fresh gasoline,
and clean the tank
thoroughly. Drain
and dkpose of
the gasoline properly.
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