Honda Outboard Motor BF9.9A/15A Owner's Manual page 60

HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the outboard motor.
2. With the outboard motor in a vertical position, place an approved gasoline
container below the fuel drain outlet, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
Loosen the drain screw to drain fuel from the carburetor.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously Injured when
handling fuel.
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Keep heat, sparks, and
flame away.
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Handle fuel only outdoors.
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Wipe up spills lmmedi-
ately.
DRAIN SCREW
3. After the fuel has drained from the carburetor, tighten the drain screw
securely.
4. Drain the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container, or if you need to
store fuel in the portable fuel tank, you can extend fuel storage life by filling
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and adding a fuel stabilizer that is
formulated for that purpose. Firmly close the fuel cap vent knob.
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page 48).
2. Remove the spark plugs (see page 52).
3. Pour a tablespoon (5 - 10 cc) of clean engine oil into each cylinder.
4. Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinders.
5. Reinstall the spark plugs.
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