54
STORAGE
Adding a Fuel Stabilizer
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the
fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If only
partially filled, air in the tank will
promote fuel deterioration during
storage. If you keep a container of
gasoline for refueling, be sure that it
contains only fresh gasoline.
1. Add Honda Marine fuel stabilizer
foll
owing the instructions on the
label.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run
th
e engine outdoors for 10 minutes
to be sure that the treated gasoline
has replaced the untreated gasoline
in the carburetor.
Starting the engine on land:
For safety, remove the propeller from
the outboard motor (p. 52).
• Place a container under the
outboard motor
, and fill it with
clean, fresh water. The water level
must be at least 6 inches (15 cm)
above the antiventilation plate.
Running the engine without water
can cause overheating and
damage.
Damage caused by running the
outboard
motor without water is not
covered by the Distributor’s Limited
Warranty.
3. Turn the engine OFF, turn the fuel
valve
lever to the OFF position
(p. 31), and close the vent knob
(p. 31).
Draining the Fuel Tank and
Carburetor
You can avoid fuel deterioration
problems by draining the fuel tank
and carburetor.
1. With the outboard motor in a
vertical pos
ition, place an approved
gasoline container below the fuel
drain outlet, and use a funnel to
avoid spilling fuel.
ANTIVENTILATION PLATE
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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