Portable Fuel Tank And Filter Cleaning (Optional Equipment) - Honda BF40A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
6. Connect the fuel hoses to the fuel
filter securely with the hose clips.
Remove the fuel hose clamps used
to close the fuel hoses.
7. Securely connect the fuel hose
connector to the outboard motor
(refer to page 36 ).
8. Prime the engine using the priming
bulb (p. 37 ). 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.
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Portable Fuel Tank and Filter
Cleaning
(optional equipment)
Fuel Tank
Empty the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. Use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Rinse
the fuel tank with nonflammable
solvent to remove any accumulated
sediment.
Fuel Tank Filter
FUEL HOSE
1. Unscrew the fuel hose connector
by turning it counterclockwise,
then remove the fuel hose
connector and fuel filter from the
tank.
2. Clean the filter in nonflammable
solvent. Inspect the fuel tank filter
and the connector O-ring. Replace
them if damaged.
3. Reinstall the filter and hose
connector in the fuel tank. Tighten
the hose connector securely.
TANK FILTER JOINT
(Fuel Connector)
FILTER