Honda BF8D Owner's Manual page 75

REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every indicated month or
operating hour interval, whichever
comes first.
ITEM
Fuel filter
Thermostat
Fuel line
Battery and cable connection
Bolts and nuts
Crankcase breather tube
Cooling water passages
Water pump
Emergency stop switch
Engine oil leak
Each operation part
Engine condition (5)
Power Trim/Tilt
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) Upon starting, check for unusual engine sounds and cooling water flowing freely from the check hole.
(6) Replace the anodes when they have been reduced to about one third their original size, or if they are crumbling.
(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.
Each use
Check
Replace
Check
Check o (7)
Replace
Check level-tightness o
Check-tightness
Check
Clean
Check
Check o
Check o
Check o
Check o
Check
Check-adjust
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
First month
After use or
20 hrs.
Every 2 years (if necessary) (2) (8)
o (2)
o (4)
Every 6 months Every year
or or
100 hrs. 200 hrs.
o
o
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
Every 2year
or
400 hrs.
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