Starting The Engine - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Fuel line connection
Check the fuel tank related components and fuel tank positioning (refer
step @ and @I on page 12 ).
Due to the fuel pump capacity, do not place the fuel tank more than 6 feet
away from the motor or lower than 3 feet below the outboard end fuel
hose connector.
Be careful not to spill any fuel while refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor
may ignite. If any fuel is spilled make sure that the area is dry before
starting the engine.
1. Connect the fuel hose connectors to the outboard motor and fuel tank
as shown. The outboard end fuel hose connector must be installed with
the clip up or the fuel hose connector O-ring seal can be damaged.
Replace the fuel hose connectors if they leak. Check to be sure that
both connectors are securely snapped in place.
(OUTBOARD END) (FUEL TANK END)
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If the outboard end fuel hose connector is installed in the reversed
direction, the fuel hose connector O-ring seal can be damaged. A
damaged O-ring seal can cause a fuel leak.
2. Open the fuel cap vent knob 2 to 3 turns.
3.Hold the primer bulb so that the outlet end is higher than the inlet, and
squeeze it until it feels firm, indicating that fuel has reached the motor.
Check for leaks.
NOTE:
Do not squeeze the primer bulb when the motor is running because this
could cause the carburetors to overflow.
OUTLET END
PRIMER BULB
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