Perform the following
pre-operation checks with the
engine stopped.
Do not operate the outboard
motor without the engine cover.
Exposed moving parts can
cause injury.
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Removing/Installing Engine Cover
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS6.
(REAR)
LOCK
UNLOCK
ENGINE COVER
LOCK LEVER
To remove, push down the engine
cover lock lever and remove the
engine cover.
To install, set the engine cover and
pull up the engine cover lock lever
to lock it.
BF5A/BF4.5B is the 4-stroke, water
cooled outboard motor which uses
unleaded regular gasoline for fuel. It
also requires the engine oil. Check
the following before operating the
outboard motor.