Submerged Motor - Honda BF15D Owner's Manual

SUBMERGED MOTOR

A submerged outboard motor must
be serviced immediately after it is
recovered from the water in order to
minimize corrosion.
If there is a Honda marine dealer
nearby, take the motor to the dealer
immediately. If you are far from a
dealer, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the engine cover, and
rinse the outboard motor with
fresh water to remove salt water,
sand, mud, etc.
2. Drain the carburetor as described
on p. 87 .
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
3. Change the engine oil and oil filter
as described on p. 71 −
there was water in the engine
crankcase, or if the used engine oil
showed signs of water
contamination, then a second
engine oil change should be
performed after running the engine
for half an hour.
72 . If
Remove the spark plugs (p.
4.
and remove the clip from the
emergency stop or engine switch.
Pull the recoil starter grip, rotate
the flywheel a few revolutions to
completely expel any water from
the cylinders.
If the engine was running when it
submerged, there may be
mechanical damage, such as bent
connecting rods. If the engine
binds when cranked, do not
attempt to run the engine until it
has been repaired.
RECOIL STARTER GRIP
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