Fuel Cap/Gauge/Vent Knob; Engine Over-Rev Limiter - Honda BF45A Owner's Manual

3. CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS (common)
Fuel Cap/Gauge/Vent Knob
VENT KNOB
I
GAUGE FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel gauge is part of the fuel cap.
The fuel cap vent knob controls air
entering and leaving the fuel tank.
When refilling the fuel tank, turn the
vent knob counterclockwise to the
open position and remove the fuel cap.
Before transporting, storing or refill-
ing the fuel tank inspect the condition
of the fuel cap gasket and replace if
necessary.
Before transporting or storing the fuel
tank turn the vent knob fully clock-
wise to the closed position.
B Gasoline is
extremely flammable, and gaso-
line vapor can explode, causing
serious injury or death. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks
in your working area. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Over-Rev Limiter
This outboard motor is equipped with
an engine over-rev limiter which limits
the maximum engine r-pm. This over-
rev limiter protects the engine from
mechanical damage.
The over-rev limiter may be activated
by putting the propeller in a light load
condition or propeller ventilation.
When the over-rev limiter is activated
the engine rpm will become unstable
or erratic. Should this occur reduce the
throttle opening and wait for the
engine rpm to stabilize then increase
the throttle opening.
On the power
trim/tilt type motors lower
the trim angle
on high speed turns to re-
duce the possibility of propeller ventila-
tion.
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