Fuel Tank And Filter - Honda Outdoor Motor BF40A Owner's Manual

10. MAINTENANCE
4. Securely connect the fuel hose con-
nector to the outboard motor page
35.
5. Prime the engine using the primer
bilb page 36. Check for fuel leaks.
Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.
If loss of power or hard starting are
found to be caused by excessive water or
sediment accumulation in the fuel filter,
inspect the fuel tank.
Clean the fuel tank and tank filter if
necessary. It may be necessary to drain
the fuel tank completely and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Fuel Tank and Filter
Cleaning interval:
Every 200 hours (Refer to the
maintenance schedule page 78).
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.
Fuel 'Ihnk Cleaning
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the
fuel tank.
extremely flammable, and gaso-
line vapor can explode, causing
serious injury or death. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks
in your working area. KEEP '
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
2. Empty the gasoline from the fuel
tank into an approved gasoline con-
tainer. Pour in a small quantity of
fresh gasoline,
and
clean the tank
thoroughly. Drain and dispose of
the gasoline properly.
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