Starting The Engine; Fuel Tank And Vent Knob; Fuel Line Connection - Honda Outboard Motor BF40A/50A Owner's Manual

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Fuel Tank and Vent Knob
VENT KNOB
The fuel tank must be properly secured
in the boat. This will protect the fuel
tank from 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.
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I. Open the fuel tank vent by turn-
ing the vent knob at least 2 or 3
turns counterclockwise. Allow
the air pressure inside the fuel
tank to equalize with the outside
air. With the vent open, air can en-
ter the fuel rank to displace the
fuel as the fuel level goes down.
2. Remove the fuel cap and inspect
the condition of the fuel cap and
gasket. Replace the fuel cap or
gasket if they are cracked, dam-
aged or leak fuel.
Fuel Line Connection
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
(FUEL TANK END)\
Inspect the fuel hose, and the O-ring
seals in the fuel hose connectors.
Replace the fuel hose, or fuel hose
connectors
if they are
cracked, damaged
or leak fuel. Be sure the fuel hose is not
kinked.
I. Connect the fuel hose connector to
the fuel tank. Be sure the fuel hose
connector is securely snapped in
place.