Storage; Storage Preparation; Cleaning And Flushing - Honda BF40D Owner's Manual

STORAGE

STORAGE PREPARATION

Proper storage preparation is
essential for keeping your outboard
motor trouble-free and looking good.
The following steps will help to keep
rust and corrosion from impairing
your outboard motor's function and
appearance, and will make the engine
easier to start when you use the
outboard motor again.

Cleaning and Flushing

Thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor with fresh water after
operation in dirty water or salt water.
Touch up any damaged paint, and
coat areas that may rust with Honda
Corrosion Inhibitor, or equivalent.
Lubricate controls with a silicone
spray lubricant.
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Cleaning
Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water, and
flush the cooling system as follows.
Do not apply water or corrosion
inhibitor directly to the electrical
components under the engine cover,
such as the HO2 sensor and timing
belt. If water or corrosion inhibitor
penetrates these components, they
may be damaged. Bef ore applying a
corrosion inhibitor, cover the HO2
sensor and timing belt with a
protective material to prevent
damage.
Flushing With a Garden Hose
Garden Hose Adapter (optional
equipment)
It is necessary to run the engine
during the flushing procedure. For
safety, remove the propeller from the
outboard motor (p. 84 ).
WASH SCREW
(flush screw)
1. Remove the wash screw and
sealing washer from the WASH
screw hole in the gear case. Be
sure not to remove the oil level
screw from the OIL LEVEL screw
hole in the gear case.