Storage; Storage Preparation; Cleaning And Flushing - Honda Outdoor Motor BF75D Owner's Manual

STORAGE PREPARATION

Proper storage preparation is
essential for keeping your outboard
motor trouble-free 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.
HO2 SENSOR
Do not apply water or corrosion
inhibitor directly to the electrical
components under the engine cover,
such as the HO2 sensor. If water or
corrosion inhibitor penetrates these
components, they may be damaged.
Bef ore applying a corrosion
inhibitor, cover the HO2 sensor with
a protective material to prevent
damage.

STORAGE

Flushing With a Garden Hose
(commercially available)
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.
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