Starting The Engine; Fuel Line Connection; Starting The Engine Fuel Line Connection - Honda BF45A Owner's Manual

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Fuel Line Connection
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
(OUTBOARD END)
(FUEL TANK END) \
The fuel tank must be properly
secured in the boat. This will protect
the fuel tank from mechanical damage
caused by the fuel tank shifting.
The fuel tank must be in a well venti-
lated area to reduce the chance of a
gasoline vapor explosion. Avoid direct
sunlight on the fuel tank.
Due to the fuel pump capacity, do not
place the fuel tank more than 6 feet
away from the motor or lower than 3
feet below the outboard end fuel hose
connector.
Inspect the condition of the fuel cap
gasket, fuel hose, and the O-ring seals
in the fuel hose connectors. Replace
the fuel cap gasket, hose, or fuel con-
nectors if they are cracked, damaged
or leak fuel. Be sure the fuel hose is
not kinked.
1. Connect the fuel hose connectors to
the fuel tank and the outboard
motor. Install the outboard end fuel
hose connector with the clip toward
the outside. Be sure the fuel hose
connectors are securely snapped in
place.
w If the outboard end fuel
hose connector is forcibly installed
in the reversed direction, the fuel
hose connector O-ring seal can be
damaged. A damaged O-ring seal
can cause a fuel leak.
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