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STORAGE PREPARATION
Cleaning and Flushing
STORAGE
FLUSH PORT CAP
Flushing With the Honda
Garden Hose Adapter (optional
equipment)
Cleaning
Do not run the motor when f lushing
the motor with a garden hose or the
motor may be damaged.
Do not apply water or corrosion
inhibitor directly to the electrical
components under the engine cover,
such as the AC generator and AC
generator belt, timing belt, or
balancer belt. If water or corrosion
inhibitor penetrates these
components, they may be damaged.
Bef ore applying a corrosion
inhibitor, cover the AC generator
and belts with a protective material
to prevent damage.
Proper storage preparation is
essential for keeping your outboard
motor trouble-free and looking good.
The following steps will help to keep
rust and corrosion from impairing
your outboard motor’s function and
appearance, and will make the engine
easier to start when you use the
outboard motor again.
Thoroughly clean and flush the
outboard motor with fresh water after
operation in dirty water or salt water.
Remove the flush port cap.
For safety, remove the emergency
stop switch clip so the engine cannot
be started while you are standing near
the propeller.
Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water, and
flush the cooling system as follows.
Touch up any damaged paint, and
coat areas that may rust with
corrosion inhibitor. Lubricate
controls with a silicone spray
lubricant.
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