11. STORAGE
For longer service life of the outboard
motor, have your outboard motor ser-
viced by an authorized Honda Marine
dealer before storage.
If you are unable to take the motor to
your dealer, proceed as follows:
Draining the Carburetors
-
Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive, and
you can be burned or senously
injured when handling fuel.
l
Stop engine and keep heat,
sparks, and flame away.
l
Handle fuel only outdoors.
l
Wipe
up spills immediately.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Spilled
gasoline or gasoline vapor may ignite.
If any gasoline is spilled, make sure
the area is dry before storing or trans-
porting the motor. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks where gasoline
is drained or stored.
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#II CARBURETOR
DRAIN SCREW
DRAiN
#4 CARBURETOR
HOSE
DRAIN SCREW
1. Remove the engine cover and
disconnect the fuel hose connector.
2. Loosen the #4 carburetor drain
screw to drain the fuel.
3. Remove the drain hose from the
#4
carburetor, and reinstall it on the #3
carburetor to drain the fuel.
4. Drain the #2 and #l carbuietors in
the same
manner, using the # 4 car-
buretor’s drain hose.
5. After thoroughly drain the carburetors,
tighten the drain screws securely.
6. Reinstall the drain hose on the #4
carburetor.