Servicing Your Outboard Motor - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
Perform at every indicated month or
operating hour interval, whichever
comes first.
ITEM
Fuel tank and tank filter
Thermostat
Fuel filter
Fuel line
Bolts and nuts
Crankcase breather tube
Cooling water passages
Water pump
Emergency stop switch
(1) Lubricate more frequently when used in salt water.
(2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda Marine dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient.
Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
(3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(4) When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use.
(5) Check the fuel line for leaks, cracks or damage. If it is leaking, cracked or damaged, take it to your servicing dealer for replacement
before using your outboard.
(6) Check the fuel line for leaks, cracks, or damage. Replace the fuel line if there are signs of leaks, cracks or damage.
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(3)
Clean
Check
Check
Replace
Check
Replace
Check-tightness
Check
Clean
Check
Check
Each use After use
(5)
Every 2 years (If necessary) (2) (6)
(4)
First month Every 6 months
or or
20 hrs. 100 hrs.
(2) (2)
Every year
or
200 hrs.
(2)
(2)
(2)