Honda Outboards BF40A/BF50A Service Manual, Page 53Get this manual
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FUEL TANK STRAINER
Gasonne is flammable and is explosive under certain conditionsDo not smoke or allow flames or sparks near the outboard motor will'draining fuel
FUEL JOINT
Alwavs work in well-ventilated eaBe sure that any fuel drained from the outboard motor is stored in safe container1) Drain the fuel
2) Remove the fuel joint and fuel tank strainer
Remove dust and foreign matter from the fuel tank strainer,
and check for tears
(21 FUEL TANK STRAINI'R
CARBURETOR
Idle Speed
With no Ioard fShlft lever In neutral)
1 Remove the propellerand place the outboard motor in a
(ll THROTTLE STOP SCREW
water tank with the water level at least inches above the anti-cavitation plateA water lank is not required jf hose is connected from water faucet to the outboard motor, using hose Joint foptional part)Remove the engine cover,
CAUTION
Running the engine without water e8n cause serious
engine damage due to overheatingBe sura that water flowa from the wate, check hole while the engine irun nlngIf notstop the engine and determine the cause of the problemKeep clear of moving parts2) After the engine speed has stabilized, turn and adjust the throttle .top screw to achieve the specified idle speedSpecified idle speed fShift lever in neutral)