Honda BF35A-BF45A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 11Get this manual
GENERAL SAFETY
Pay attention to these symbols and their meanings: CAUTION: Indicates strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followedIndicates oossibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed
Stop the engine, and remove the spark plug caps and ignition key before servicing the outboard motorI the motor must be running to do some work, make sure the area is well ventilatedNever run the engine in closed area; the exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gasGasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditionsDo not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working areaCAUTION
Keep away from rotating or hot parts and high voltage wires when the engine is run with the engine cover off
SERVICE RULES
Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalentsParts that do not meet Honda's design specifications may damage the unitUse the special tools designed for the productInstall new gaskets, O-rings, etcwhen reassemblingWhen torquing bolts or nuts, begin with larger-diameter or inner bolts first and tighten to the specified torque diagonally, unless particular sequence is specifiedClean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassemblyLubricate any sliding surfaces before reassemblyAfter reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operationMany screws used in this machine are self-tappingBe aware that cross-threading or overtightening these screws will strip the female threads and ruin the holeUse only metric tools when servicing, this unitMetric bolt, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with nonmetric fastenersThe use of incorrect tools and fasteners will damage the unitFollow the instructions represented by these symbols when they are used: