Honda BF40D Owner's Manual page 73

REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
Perform at every indicated month or operating
hour interval, whichever comes first.
ITEM
Fuel filter Check
(Low pressure side) Replace
Fuel filter Check
(High pressure side) Replace
Fuel line Check
Replace
Battery and cable Check level-tightness
connection
Bolts and nuts Check-tightness
Crankcase breather tube Check
Cooling water passages Clean
Water pump Check
Check
Emergency stop switch
Engine oil leak Check
Each operation part Check
Engine condition (6) Check
Power Trim/Tilt Check
Check-adjust
Shift Cable
(1) Lubricate more frequently when used in salt water.
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing 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 for water and/or contamination.
(6) Upon starting, check for unusual engine sounds and cooling water flowing freely from the check hole.
(7) 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.
(8) Check the fuel line for leaks, cracks, or damage. Replace the fuel line if there are signs of leaks, cracks or damage.
(3)
Each use
(5)
(7)
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
First month Every
After use or 6 months
20 hrs.
100 hrs.
Every 2 years (If necessary) (2) (8)
(2)
(4)
Every year Every
or 2 years
or 200 hrs. or
400 hrs.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
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