Honda BF4A Owner's Manual page 6

CONTENTS
OPERATION ................................................................ 34
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ................... 34
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE ..................................... 34
TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT .................... 35
PRIMING THE CARBURETOR WITH
GASOLINE ......................................................... 35
PORTABLE FUEL TANK ..................................... 37
FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS .............................. 38
FUEL PRIMING ..................................................... 38
INFREQUENT OR OCCASIONAL USE .............. 39
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................... 39
EMERGENCY STARTING ................................... 43
STOPPING THE ENGINE ..................................... 49
Emergency Engine Stopping ............................... 49
Normal Engine Stopping ..................................... 49
GEARSHIFTING AND THROTTLE
OPERATION ...................................................... 51
STEERING .............................................................. 52
CRUISING .............................................................. 53
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION ...................... 54
MOORING, BEACHING, LAUNCHING ............. 55
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ............... 56
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE .......... 56
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ................................... 57
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TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER
ROPE ...................................................................58
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..............................59
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION ................................................61
Engine Oil Level Check ......................................62
Engine Oil Change ...............................................63
Engine Oil Recommendations .............................65
Gear Case Oil Change .........................................65
Lubrication Points ................................................67
Spark Plug Service ...............................................68
REFUELING ...........................................................69
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ..............................72
Fuel Filter Inspection and Replacement ..............73
Portable Fuel Tank and Tank Filter Cleaning .....75
Recoil Starter Rope Inspection ............................76
Anode Replacement .............................................76
Propeller and Shear Pin Replacement .................77