Adding A Fuel Stabilizer; Draining The Fuel Tank And Carburetor - Honda BF2D Owner's Manual

STORAGE

Adding a Fuel Stabilizer

When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the
fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If only
partially filled, air in the tank will
promote fuel deterioration during
storage. If you keep a container of
gasoline for refueling, be sure that it
contains only fresh gasoline.
1. Add Honda fuel stabilizer
following the manufacturer's
instructions.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run
the engine outdoors for 10 minutes
to be sure that the treated gasoline
has replaced the untreated gasoline
in the carburetor.
Starting the engine on land:
For safety, remove the propeller from
the outboard motor (p. 50
52
ANTIVENTILATION PLATE
Place a container under the
outboard motor, and fill it with
clean, fresh water. The water level
must be at least 6 inches above the
antiventilation plate.
Running the engine without water
can cause overheating and
damage.
Damage caused by running the
outboard motor without water is not
covered by the
). Warranty.
3. Turn the engine OFF, turn the fuel
valve lever to the OFF position (p.
29 ), and close the fuel filler cap
vent knob (p.
Distributor's Limited
29 ).
Draining the Fuel Tank and
Carburetor
You can avoid fuel deterioration
problems by draining the fuel tank
and carburetor.
1. With the outboard motor in a
vertical position, place an
approved gasoline container below
the fuel drain outlet, and use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Handle fuel only
outdoors.
Wipe up spills
immediately.