Honda bf50d - Outboard Motor Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Information

CONTENTS
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CRUISING .............................................................. 63
TRIM TAB .............................................................. 66
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION ...................... 66
MOORING, BEACHING, LAUNCHING ............. 68
MULTIPLE OUTBOARD MOTORS .................... 69
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ............... 70
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE .......... 70
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ................................... 71
SPARE SWITCH CLIP AND EMERGENCY
STARTER ROPE ................................................ 72
TOOL KIT and OWNER’S MANUAL .................. 72
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................. 73
TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT ................................... 75
MANUAL RELIEF VALVE .................................. 76
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION ............................................ 76
Engine Oil Level Check ...................................... 77
Engine Oil Change .............................................. 79
Engine Oil Recommendations ............................. 81
Spark Plug Service .............................................. 81
Lubrication Points ............................................... 83
REFUELING ........................................................... 84
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ............................. 86
Fuel Filter/Water Separator Inspection and
Service .............................................................87
Portable Fuel Tank and Tank Filter Cleaning
[standard equipment (Canadian types)],
[optional equipment (American types)] ......90
Anode Replacement .............................................91
Propeller Replacement .........................................92
CLEANING AND FLUSHING .....................................94
Cleaning and Flushing .........................................94
STORAGE .....................................................................97
Fuel ......................................................................97
Engine Oil ..........................................................100
HOISTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR .............100
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ................................100
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE ............................101
TRANSPORTING .......................................................102
WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLED
ON BOAT ..........................................................102
WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED
FROM BOAT ....................................................102
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