Cleaning And Flushing; With Water Hose Joint (Optional Part) - Honda BF8D Manual

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After each use in salt water or dirty
water, thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor with fresh water.
Be sure the outboard motor
is securely mounted, and do
not leave it unattended while
running.
Keep children and pets away
from the area, and stay clear
of moving parts during this
procedure.
11.
With Water Hose Joint (Optional
part)
WATER HOSE JOINT HOLE
WATER HOSE
JOINT
1. Disconnect the fuel line from the
outboard motor.
2. Tilt down the outboard motor.
3. Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water.
4. Remove the engine cover.
5. Insert the water hose joint into the
plug hole and connect the hose
from a fresh water faucet to the
hose joint.
6. Turn on the fresh water supply,
and verify that there is good water
pressure at the outboard motor.

CLEANING AND FLUSHING

Be sure that the water is flowing
out of the drain port.
7. Flush the engine with fresh water
for at least 10 minutes.
8. After flushing, remove the water
hose joint, reinstall the engine
cover.
9. Tilt up the outboard motor and
move the tilt lever to the LOCK
position.
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