Without Water Hose Joint - Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma

5. After flushing, stop the engine.
If you are using the internal fuel
tank, turn the fuel valve lever to the
OFF position (BF4A) or portable
fuel tank position (BF5D and
BF6A) (see page 15) and close the
internal fuel tank vent by turning
the vent knob clockwise all the way
(see page 23).
If you are using a portable fuel
tank, close the internal and portable
fuel tank vents by turning the vent
knob clockwise all the way (see
page 22, 23) and disconnect the
fuel line and install fuel inlet cap.
6. Remove the hose joint, and
reinstall the wash plug and the
propeller (see page 87).
7. Tilt up the outboard motor and
move the tilt lever to the LOCK
position.

Without Water Hose Joint

ANTIVENTILATION PLATE
When the water hose joint is not used,
stand the outboard motor in a suitable
container of fresh water.
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
2. Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water.
3. Remove the propeller (see page
87).
4. Stand the outboard motor in a
suitable container of water. The
water level must be at least 100
mm (4 in) above the antiventilation
plate.
5. Start the engine and run slowly for
CLEANING AND FLUSHING
at least 5 minutes.
6. After flushing, stop the engine.
If you are using the internal fuel
tank, turn the fuel valve lever to the
OFF position (BF4A) or portable
fuel tank position (BF5D and
BF6A) (see page 15) and close the
internal fuel tank vent by turning
the vent knob clockwise all the way
(see page 23).
If you are using a portable fuel
tank, close the internal and portable
fuel tank vents by turning the vent
knob clockwise all the way (see
page 22, 23) and disconnect the
fuel line and install fuel inlet cap.
7. Remove the water container, and
reinstall the propeller (see page
87).
8. Tilt up the outboard motor and
move the tilt lever to the LOCK
position.
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