Honda BF8D - Without Water Hose Joint

For safety, the propeller must
be removed.
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Without Water Hose Joint
Running the engine without water
can cause serious engine damage
due to overheating. Be sure that
water flows from the cooling water
check hole while the engine is
running. If not, stop the engine and
determine the cause of the problem.
CLEANING AND FLUSHING
ANTICAVITATION PLATE
When the water hose joint is not used,
stand the outboard in a suitable
container of fresh water.
After flushing, stop the engine,
and disconnect the fuel line from
the outboard motor. Remove the
water container, and reinstall the
propeller.
Start the engine and run in neutral
for at least 5 minutes to clean
inside of the engine.
Turn on the fresh water supply to
the hose.
Move the shift lever or control
lever to the N (neutral) position.
Stand the outboard motor in a
suitable container of water. The
water level must be at least 100
mm (4 in) above the anticavitation
plate.
Remove the propeller (see page
).
Wash the outside of the outboard
motor with clean, fresh water.
Tilt down the outboard motor.
Tilt up the outboard motor and
move the tilt lever to the LOCK
position.
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