Procedure
1. Add Honda Marine fuel stabilizer or equivalent following the instructions on the label. 2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine in water for 10 minutes to be sure that the treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the vapor separator. 3. Turn the engine OFF.
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Diagnostic · Cause: Old or deteriorated gasoline left in fuel tank and vapor separator during storage
Spec · 80% conditions={"mode":"Cruising"}
Procedure · 1. Loosen the vapor separator drain screw using a commercially available flat tip screwdriver. 2. Turn the outboard motor to the starboard side and tilt the motor up. Keep the end of the drain hose below the level of ...
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