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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Portable Fuel Tank and Tank
Filter Cleaning
(Optional Equipment for BF5D and
BF6A)
Fuel Tank
Empty the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. Use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Rinse
the fuel tank with nonflammable
solvent to remove any accumulated
sediment.
Fuel Tank Filter
1. Remove the four 5 mm screws
using a flat screwdriver, then
remove the fuel hose connector and
fuel tank filter from the tank.
2. Clean the filter in nonflammable
solvent. Inspect the fuel tank filter
and the connector gasket. Replace
them if damaged.
3. Reinstall the filter and hose
connector in the fuel tank. Tighten
the four 5 mm screws securely.
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.
FUEL HOSE
(standard equipment)
5 mm SCREWS (4)
CONNECTOR
GASKET
FUEL TANK FILTER JOINT
(Fuel Hose Connector)
FUEL TANK
FILTER
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