Fuel Filter Inspection And Replacement - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Fuel Filter Inspection and
Replacement
The fuel filter is located under the
engine cover, on the right side of the
engine.
Water or sediment accumulation in
the filter can cause loss of power or
hard starting. To prevent engine
malfunction, inspect the filter and
replace when necessary.
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.
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ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER
UNLOCK
1. Unlock and remove the engine
cover for access to the fuel pump
filter.
2. Inspect the filter for water and/or
sediment accumulation.
If the filter is OK, reinstall it. If
water and/or sediment are present,
replace the filter as described in
the following steps. Always
replace the filter at the scheduled
replacement interval (p.
3. Disconnect the fuel hose connector
from the outboard motor, and
place commercially available hose
clips on the fuel hoses on each side
of the filter to prevent fuel leakage
when the fuel hoses are
disconnected.
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