Storage; Storage Preparation; Cleaning And Flushing - Honda Outboard Motor BF130A Owner's Manual

STORAGE PREPARATION

Proper storage preparation is
essential for keeping your outboard
motor troublefree 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.
Cleaning
Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water, and
flush the cooling system as follows.
Flushing With the Honda
Garden Hose Adapter (optional
equipment)
Do not run the motor when f lushing
the motor with a garden hose or the
motor may be damaged.
For safety, remove the emergency
stop switch clip so the engine cannot
be started while you are standing near
the propeller.

STORAGE

FLUSH PORT CAP
1. Remove the flush port cap.
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