Refueling - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
6. Install the spark plug carefully, by
hand, to avoid cross-threading.
7. After the spark plug seats, tighten
with a spark plug wrench supplied
in the tool kit to compress the
sealing washer.
If reinstalling the used spark plug,
−
tighten 1/8 1/4 turn after the
spark plug seats.
If installing new spark plug,
tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
plug seats.
A loose spark plug can overheat
and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can
damage the threads in the cylinder
head.
8. Attach the spark plug cap.
9. Install and lock the engine cover.
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REFUELING

Portable Fuel Tank
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
3.2 US gal (12 L)
Check the fuel gauge and refill the
tank when necessary.
Remove the fuel tank from the boat
for refueling.
VENT KNOB
CLOSE
FUEL FILLER
CAP
O O P P E E N N
To refuel, turn the vent knob
counterclockwise to the OPEN
position, and unscrew the fuel filler
cap.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Fill
the tank to the SAFE FILL LEVEL
line.
FUEL GAUGE
SAFE FILL LEVEL
After refueling, install the fuel filler
cap and tighten it securely. Turn the
vent knob clockwise to the CLOSED
position, and return the fuel tank to
the boat.
Fuel can damage paint and plastic.
Be caref ul not to spill f uel when
f illing your f uel tank. Damage
caused by spilled f uel is not covered
under warranty.