Starting The Engine; Optional Fuel Tank; Fuel Line Connection - Honda Outboard Motor BFl15A Owner's Manual

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Optional Fuel Tank
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Fuel Line Connection
VENT KNOB I
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
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(FUEL TANK END)\
The fuel tank must be properly se-
cured in the boat. This will protect
the fuel tank from mechanical dam-
age 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 di-
rect sunlight on the fuel tank.
To ensure that the outboard motor will be
able to draw fuel from the tank, 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.
I. Open the fuel tank vent by tum-
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 tank 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 leaking fuel.
3. Check the fuel level.
Inspect the fuel hose, and the O-ring
seals in the fuel hose connectors. Re-
place the fuel hose, or fuel hose con-
nectars if they are cracked. damaged
or leaking fuel. Be sure the fuel hose
is not kinked.
I. Connect the fuel hose connector
lo the fuel tank. Be sure the fuel
hose connector is securely
snapped in place.