Honda BF5A - REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Handle fuel only
outdoors.
Wipe up spills
immediately.
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STORAGE
DRAIN
SCREW
DRAIN
TUBE
AIR GUIDE
CARBURETOR
DRAIN PORT
Draining the Fuel System
After the fuel has drained from the
carburetor, tighten the drain screw
securely.
With the outboard motor in a
vertical position, place an
approved gasoline container below
the fuel drain outlet, and use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
Loosen the drain screw to drain
fuel from the carburetor.
Reconnect the drain tube to the air
guide.Disconnect the fuel hose from the
outboard motor.
Disconnect the drain tube from the
air guide, then connect it to the
carburetor drain port as shown.
You can avoid fuel deterioration
problems by draining the fuel tank
and carburetor.
Drain the fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container, or if
you need to store fuel in the fuel
tank, you can extend fuel storage
life by filling the fuel tank with
fresh gasoline and adding Honda
Marine fuel stabilizer following
the directions on the container.
Close the fuel cap vent.
If using the portable fuel tank,
close the fuel filler cap vent knob.
Store the portable fuel tank in a
cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
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