Engine Oil; Hoisting The Outboard Motor; Storage Precautions - Honda BF40D Owner's Manual

STORAGE

Engine Oil

1. Change the engine oil (p.
2. Remove the spark plugs (p.
and remove the emergency stop
switch clip from the emergency
stop switch.
3. Pour a tablespoon or teaspoon (p.
3
−
106 ) (5 10 cm ) of clean
engine oil into each cylinder.
4. Using the emergency starter rope
(p. 50 ), rotate the flywheel a few
revolutions to distribute the oil in
the cylinders.
5. Reinstall the spark plugs (p.
92
HOISTING THE OUTBOARD
MOTOR
72 ).
74 ),
HOIST
HOOK
LIFTING
EYE
1. Unlatch and remove the engine
74 ). cover (p.
2. Attach the hoist hook to the lifting
eye.
3. Disconnect the outboard motor
from the boat, hoist the outboard
motor, and move it to the storage
area.
70 ).
4. After the outboard motor is placed
in storage and disconnected from
the hoist, install the engine cover.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Select a well-ventilated storage area.
If possible, avoid storage areas with
high humidity.
If storing a container of gasoline,
such as the portable fuel tank
(optional equipment), store it away
from any appliance that operates with
a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid
any area with a spark producing
electric motor, or where power tools
are operated.