Portable Fuel Tank And Tank Filter Cleaning; [Optional Equipment (American Types)]; Standard Equipment (Canadian Types Optional Equipment (American Types)] - Honda BF40D Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
11. Connect the fuel hoses to the fuel
filter securely with the hose
clamps. Remove the fuel hose
clips used to close the fuel hoses.
12. Securely connect the fuel hose
connector to the outboard motor
(refer to page 44 ).
13. Prime the engine using the priming
bulb (p. 45 ). Check for fuel leaks.
Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.
14. Install and lock the engine cover.
If loss of power or hard starting are
found to be caused by excessive
water or sediment accumulation in
the fuel filter, inspect the fuel tank.
Clean the fuel tank and tank filter if
necessary. It may be necessary to
drain the fuel tank completely and
refill with fresh gasoline.
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Portable Fuel Tank and Tank
Filter Cleaning
[standard equipment (Canadian
types)]
[optional equipment (American
types)]
Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Handle fuel only
outdoors.
Wipe up spills
immediately.
Fuel Tank
FUEL HOSE
(standard equipment)
Empty the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. Use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Rinse
the fuel tank with nonflammable
solvent to remove any accumulated
sediment.