Honda BF5A Owner's Manual page 14

Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke
or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or
where gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After
refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If
you decide
to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure its oc-
tane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are
two types of "gasohol": one containing ethanol, and the other containing
methanol. Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do
not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does
not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never
use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors.
NOTE:
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Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the
use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty.
Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since
evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete.
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Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to find out if the fuel
contains 'alcohol; if it does, confirm the type and percentage of alcohol
used. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while,using a
gasoline that contains alcohol, or one that you think contains alcohol,
switch to a gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol.
3. Check the following items.
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Check the propeller, the shear pin, and the cotter pin to be sure they are
secure and undamaged.
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Check the stern bracket to be sure the motor is securely installed.
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Check steering handle operation.
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Make sure you have the tool kit and spare parts with you (p. 26).
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The anode metal for damage, looseness or excessive corrosion.
The anode metal helps to protect the outboard motor form corrosion
damage; it must be exposed directly to the water whenever the motor is in
use. Replace the anode metal when it has been reduced to approximately
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one half of its original size.
CAUTION: The possibility of corrosion damage is increased if the anode
metal is painted over or allowed to deteriorate.
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