Recoil Starter Rope Inspection; Anode Replacement - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Fuel Tank Filter
5 mm SCREWS (4)
CONNECTOR
GASKET
FUEL TANK
FILTER
FUEL TANK FILTER JOINT
(Fuel Hose Connector)
1. Remove the four 5 mm screws
using a flat screwdriver, then
remove the fuel hose connector
and fuel tank filter from the tank.
2. Clean the filter in nonflammable
solvent. Inspect the fuel tank filter
and the connector gasket. Replace
them if damaged.
3. Reinstall the filter and hose
connector in the fuel tank. Tighten
the four 5 mm screws securely.
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Recoil Starter Rope Inspection

RECOIL STARTER ROPE
Inspect the recoil starter rope, and
replace it if it becomes frayed.
Always keep the emergency starter
rope on the boat in case the recoil
starter rope fails.

Anode Replacement

ANODE
The anode is located on the
antiventilation plate. It is made of a
sacrificial material that helps to
protect the outboard motor from
corrosion.
Replace the anode when it has been
reduced to about two-thirds of the
original size, or if it is crumbling.
Painting or coating the anodes will
def eat their purpose and will lead to
rust and corrosion damage to the
outboard motor. The anodes must be
exposed to the water in order to
protect the outboard motor.
BOLT