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1.                      16  BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE AND EMERGENCY STARTING                       40  ELECTRICAL STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE      81 Emergency Engine Stopping                     42  BEFORE OPERATION                         30 Emission Control System Information                           89  BOAT TRANSOM REQUIREMENTS                25 Engine Cover Latch                           20   BREAK IN PROCEDURE                         32 ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION   55  Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation     47 Engine Oii                                        96  CONTROLS AND FEATURES                      7 Engine Oil Level Check                        55  Choke Knob     type manual choke                 14 Engine Oil Recommendations                    58  COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS              11 Engine Stop Switch and Switch                      14  CONSUMER INFORMATION                    95 Fast  dle                                         15    CONTROLS                                     14 Fuel Cap Vent                                   24    INDEX    Fuel Gauge                                 21  FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS                    34  FUEL PRIMING                              35  Fuel Priming Bulb                             24  Fuel Pump Filter Inspection and Replacement          65  FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS                     65  Gear Oil Change                              59  Gear Oil Level Check                            58  
2.                   16    CONTENTS    R Type  remote control     Ignition Switch                                  6  Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch             17  Fast  dle Lever                                 18  Gearshift Throttle Control Lever                   18    Common Controls    Engine Cover Lateh                            20  Transom Angle Adjusting Rod                    20   Steering Friction Lever                          21  Tilt Lever                                   21  INSTRUMENTS                               2   Fuel Gauge                                  21  INDICATORS                                  22       Pressure Indicator     type   H type               22  Overheat Indicator  R type                        22  Cooling System Indicator                        23  OTHER FEATURES                            23    CONTENTS    Overrev Limiter                                       23  Automatic Choke  equipped type                        23  Anodes                                       24  Portable Fuel Tank                             24  Fuel Cap Vent Knob                            24  Fuel Priming Bulb                              24     2  POWER REQUIREMENTS                       25  BOAR TRANSOM REQUIREMENTS              25  INSTALLATION POSITION                       26                                                   26  TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT                27  BATTERY CONNECTIONS                      27   BEFORE OPERATION 4           
3.               30  ARE YOU READY TO GET UNDER WAY          30  15 YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY TO GO       30                        4    SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS                             32  BREAK IN PROCEDURE                         32  TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT                 33  PORTABLE FUEL TANK                        34  FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS                      34   FUEL PRIMING                               35  STARTING THE ENGINE                        35  H Type  tiller handle                            35  R Type  remote control                          28                     5                                     40  STOPPING THE ENGINE                        42  Emergency Engine Stopping                       42  Normal Engine Stopping                        43  GEARSHIFTING AND THROTTLE OPERATION           44     Type  tiller handle                           44  R Type  remote control                             45  STEEBI MO eee ee eee eee epee ween EM d 46       Type  tiller handle                           46  R Type  remote control                         46  CRUISING                                    47  SHALLOW WATER OPERATION                  48  MOORING  BEACHING  LAUNCHING                       49  50  THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE                   50  MAINTENANCE SAFETY                      51  TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE        52  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE                    33  ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION      55  Engine Oil Level C
4.     As soon as possible  take the  outboard motor to an authorized  Honda Manne dealer for inspection  and service     85    TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION    TECHNICAL INFORMATION  Serial Number Locations    Record the product identification number  and engine serial numbers in the space  provided on this page  You will need  these numbers when ordering parts  and    when making technical or warranty  inquiries      95     56    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION  NUMBER       ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER    The product identification number is The engine serial number is stamped       stamped on a plate attached on top of the the left front of the crankcase     stern bracket     Engine serial number     Product identification number     TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION    Carburetor Modification for  High Altitude Operation    At high altitude  the standard carburetor  air fuel mixture will be too rich   Performance will decrease  and fuel  consumption will increase  A very rich  mixture will also foul the spark plugs and  cause hard starting     High altitude performance can be  improved by specific modifications to the  carburetors  H you always operate your  outboard motor at altitudes above 5 000  fect  1 500 meters   have an authorized  Honda marine dealer perform this  carburetor modification     Even with carburetor modification   engine horsepower will decrease about  3 5  for each 1 000 foot  300 meter   increase in altitude  The effect of altitude  on horsepower will be greater
5.     FUEL TANK CAPACITY   3 2 US        12 08     Check the fuel gauge and refill the tank  when necessary     Remove the fuel tank from the boat for  refueling                   KNOB CLOSE    FUEL         OPEN       To refuel  turn the vent knob  counterclockwise to the OPEN position   and unscrew the fuel tank cap    64       FUEL               SAFE FILL LEVEL              Refuel in a well ventilated area  Fill the  tank to the SAFE FILL LEVEL line     After refueling  install the cap and tighten  it securely  Turn the vent knob clockwise    to the CLOSED position  and return the  fuel tank to the boat        4  WARNING    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 fucl only outdoors       Wipe up spills immediately     Never refill the fuel tank inside a building  where gasoline fumes may reach flames  or sparks  Keep gasoline away from  appliance pilot lights  barbecues  electric  appliances  power tools  etc     Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard  it  causes environmental damage  Wipe up  spills immediately     FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS    Use unleaded gasoline with a pump  octane rating of 86 or higher     These outboard motors are certified to  operate on unleaded gasoline  Unleaded  gasoline produces fewer engine and spark  plug deposits and extends exhaust system  life     Never use stale or contaminated gasoline  or an oil gasolin
6.     SUBMERGED MOTOR                        84   TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION          86  TECHNICAL INFORMATION                      86  Serial Number locations                        86    Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation      87    Oxvgenated Fuels                              18  Emission Control System Information               89  STAR LABEL                              9   Specifications                               93    IMPORTANT SAFETY  INFORMATION    Honda BFSD BFPSD BF9 9D and    BFP9 9D outboard motors are designed    for use with boats that have a suitable    manufacturer s power recommendation     Other uses can result in injury to the    operator or damage to the outboard motor    and other property     Most accidents can be prevented if you  follow all instructions in this manual and  on the outboard motor  The most common  hazards are discussed below  along with    the best way to protect yourself and  others     OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY    Operator Responsibility         It is the operator s responsibility to  provide the necessary safeguards to  protect people and property  Know  how to stop the engine quickly in  case of emergency  Understand the  use of all controls     Stop the engine immediately 17  anyone falls overboard  and do not  run the engine while the boat 1s near  anyone in the water     Always stop the engine if you must  leave the controls for any reason     Attach the emergency stop switch  lanyard securely to the oper
7.    If storing honzontally  be sure to fold the  tiller handle  and the outboard motor rests  on its case protectors  Be sure all water  has drained from the outboard motor  before placing it on its side  so no residual  water can enter the engine exhaust port     Any other horizontal storage position may  cause damage or ail leakage     Cover the outboard motor to keep out  dust  Do not use sheet plastic as a dust  cover  A nonporous cover will trap  motsture  promoting rust and corrosion     REMOVAL FROM STORAGE    Check your outboard motor as described  in the BEFORE OPERATION chapter of  this manual      f the cylinders were coated with oil  during storage preparation  the engine  may smoke briefly at startup  This is  normal     WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR  INSTALLED ON BOAT    When trailering a boat with the outboard  motor attached  lcave the engine in the  normal running position  if possible  and    tighten the steering friction lever securely   p 46     If there 15 insufficient road clearance in  the normal running position  then tilt the  outboard motor and use a motor support  bar  or remove the outboard motor from  the boat  Refer to the manufacturer s  instructions for using a motor support bar        MOTOR SUPPORT BAR   commercially available     WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR  REMOVED FROM BOAT    Secure the outboard motor in either the  vertical or horizontal position shown on          TRANSPORTING    To carry  hold the outboard motor by the  carrying handle  or hold by the carr
8.    Specifications                                              THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE           50  Throttle Friction Dial                          15  Throttle                                        15  Tilt Lever                                    2     TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE        52    Transom Angle Adjusting Rod                   20  TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT            27 33  TRANSPORTING                              73    WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLED ON BOAT  75  WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED   FROM                                        73  WIRING DIAGRAMS                            96    102    l            E BN   l        j                    _       31ZW8600           EM3     9 100 000208          EE 00X31 ZW8 6000 Py   ff       PRINTED IN U S A m          SMS          I       
9.   GEARSHIFTING AND THROTTLE OPERATION        44    Gearshift Lever                              15  Gearshift Trottle Control Lever                   18   gnition Switch                              l6  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION             7  INDICATORS                               22  INSTALLATION                             25  INSFALLATION POSITION                     26  INSTRUMENTS                               21    190    IS YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY              30    Lubrication Points                              6   MAINTENANCE SAFETY                      51  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE                    53  MOORING  BEACHING  LAUNCHING             49  Normal Engine Stopping                         43  H Type  tiller handle                           44  R           remote control                         45  Oil filter Change                              57       Pressue Indicator  R type   H type               22  OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT GOES OFF AND  ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED                  82  OPERATION                                   32  OTHER FEATURES                           23  OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY                   7  Overheat Indicator  R type                        22    OVERHEATING INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND  ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED  remote control type      83    Overrev Limiter                             23  Portable Fuel Tank                         24 34  Portable Fuel Tank and Filter Cleaning                           67  POWER REQUIREMENT
10.   If engine speed becomes unstable at high  speed due to activation of the overrev  limiter  reduce speed and check the trim  angle of the outboard motor     Trim    Instal  the outboard motor at the best trim  angle for stable cruising and maximum  power     Trim angle too large  Incorrect causes  boat to  spuat      Tnm angle too small  Incorrect causes  boat to    plow        It 15 necessary Lo inm the angle of the  outboard motor to compensate for  changes      boat load  weight distribution   water conditions  or propeller selection     Under normal conditions  the boat will  perform best when the anticavitation plate  is level with the water       When cruising mto a high wind  trim the  outboard motor down slightly to level the  boat and improve stability  With a tail    wind  trim the outboard motor up slightly     Excessive trim tilt angle angle during  operation can cause propeller ventilation   overheating  and water pump damage     Motor Angle  Cruising        CORRECT  GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE    47    OPERATION       SHALLOW WATER  OPERATION    When operating in shallow water  tilt the  outboard motor  using the tilt lever  so the  propeller and gear case won t hit the  bottom        48    To tilt the outboard motor  move the tilt  lever to the TILT position  then raise the  outboard motor to the 30  or 45  position  by pulling on the engine cover grip     Do not use the tiller handle as a lever to  raise the outboard motor Applying  excessive force ta the tille
11.   Spark plugs    Fuel pump Diaphragm type fuel pump    Automotive gasoline     91 research octane  86 pump octane     3 2 US gal  12     2 6  mp            Forward Neutral Reverse   dog type     Motor   mounted     Spark plug gap _  0 031   0 035 in  0 80   0 90 mm   See shop manual    Valve clearance intak  0 17   0 02 mm   cold  Exhaust  0 23   0 2 mm         other adjustment is needed                      Rmote control  steering system       Sae shop manual       Honda outboards are power rated in accordance with NMMA produce and using the  COMIA standard 28 23     93    Specifications  BF9 9D BFP9 9D  BABJ  R  19 5 in  495 mm   Overall width 13 56 in  345            43 5 in  1  105 mm    48 6 in  1 235 mm    54 1 in  1 375 mm   17 1 in  433 mm     Overall height  5  Transom height 15   22 2 in  563 mm     27 7  703 mm     X  Weight 87 1 Ibs  39 5 kg  98 1 Ibs  44 5        91 5 lbs  41 5 kg  101 4 165  46 0kq   X  100 3 Ibs 145 5        108 0 Ibs  49 0 kg  110 2 165  50 0 kg   5 000   6 000 rpm  4 stroke        in line 2 cylinder  water cooled           ZI              7 4 kW  9 9 HP         13 5 cu in  222 cm   0 031     0 035 in  0 80   0 90 mm   Electric starter  C D I  Trochoid pump pressure lubrication  Specified oil Engine  API standard  SG  SH  SJ   SAE 10W 30   Gear case        standard  GL 4 5    SAE 90 outboard motor gear oil                 Gear case  0 301 US qt  0 285      0 251 Imp qt     Fuel pum Diaphragm type fuel pump    Fuel Automotive gasoline  191 rese
12.  COTTER PIN    THRUST WASHER    Remove the cotter pin  unscrew the castle  nut  remove the washer  then remove the  propeller and thrust washer     1  Install the propeller in the reverse  order of removal       Install the thrust washer with the  grooved side toward the gear cas       Use a genuine Honda cotter pin and  bend the pin ends as shown     69    STORAGE    STORAGE PREPARATION    Touch up any damaged paint  and coat    areas that may rust with a light film of oil     Proper storage preparation 15 essential for    and appearance  and will make the engine  easier to start when you use the outboard  motor again     keeping your outboard motor troublefree            EO  and looking good  The following steps       will help to keep rust and corrasion from Flushing With the Honda     impairing your outboard motor   s function Garden Hose Adapter 224  i  Zw    Cleaning and Flushing 2     Theroughly clean and flush the outboard  motor with fresh water after operation in  dirty water or salt water     3   Cleaning  Wash the outside of the outboard motor  with clean  fresh water to remove mud  4    salt  seaweed             Diengage the emergency engine stop  switch clip from the engine stop switch   and pull the recoil starter rope several  times to expel any water remaining in the  water pump     70    Lubneate controls with a silicone spray    l     E              GARDEN HOSE   ADAPTER   After flushing  remove the garden   adapter  hose adapter  reinstall the engine  cove
13.  Possible Cause Correction   continued     3  Check fuel  Qut of fuel  Refuel  p 64      Fuel vent closed  portable fuel tank   Open fuel tank vent  p 24      Fuel hose not primed  Squeeze priming bulb  p 33         Fuel pump filter or fuel tank filter Replace fuel filters  clogged     Bad fuel  boat stored without treating or Drain fuel tank and carburetors      72   draining gasoline  or refueled with bad Refill with fresh gasoline  p 64    gasoline          4  Remove and inspect spark plugs  Spark plugs faulty  fouled or improperly Clean  gap or repiace spark plugs  p   gapped   Spark plugs wet with fuel  flooded Dry and reinstall spark plugs  Start  engine   engine with choke and throttle open    5  Take outboard motor to an authorized Carburetor malfunction  fuel pump Replace or repair faulty components as    Honda            dealer  or refer to the failure  ignition malfunction  stuck necessary   shop manual  valves  etc        78    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS    HARD STARTING OR STALLS Possible Cause Correction  AFTER STARTING         1  Check control positions  Choke OPEN  tiller handle type   Puil choke knob to CLOSED position     unless engine is warm      14      Throttle grip not in START position Turn throttle grip to START   p 36    tiller handle type      Fast idle lever raised  side mount type   Leave fast idle lever OFF  unless engine  is warm     39     2  Check fuel  Fuel vent closed  portable fucl tank   Open fuel tank vent  p 24   Fuel hose not pr
14.  and check the ail level  shown on the dipstick     4     6           FILLER CAP  ae       lf the oil level 15 low  remove the oil  filler cap  and add oil to reach the  upper limit mark shown on the  dipstick  Use the oil recommended    pss     Running the engine with a low       level can cause engine damage     Install the oil filler cap and tighten it  securely     Install and lock the engine cover     55    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR  Engine Oil Change   An engine ojl evacuation filling device  may be used to remove add the engine oil     Drain the used oil while the engine 15  warm  Warm 01  drains quickly and  completely     l  Unlatch and remove the engine cover   p 55        ENGINE OIL DRAIN SCREW    2  Remove the oil filler cap  and remove  the engine oil drain screw     3  Allow the used oil to drain  completely  then reinstall the engine  oil drain screw  and tighten it  securely     56    Improper disposal of engine oil can  be harmful to the environment  If you  change your own oul  please dispose  of the used oil properly  Put it ina  sealed container  and take it to a  recycling center  Do not discard it in  a trash bin or dump it on the ground     With the outboard motor 1n a vertical    position  fill to the upper limit mark       the dipstick  p  55  with the    recommended oil     Engine oil refill capacity   Without oil filter change   I  US qt  L 0       With oil filter change   1405 gt  1 3       Install the oi  filler cap and tighten it  secur
15.  contamination  then a second  engine otl change should be  performed after running the engine  for      an hour     STARTER GRIP       Remove the spark plugs  p 62  and  remove the clip from the emergency  stop or engine switch  Pull the recoil  starter grip  rotate the flywheel a few  revolutions to completely expel any  water from the cylinders     If the engine was running when it  submerged  there may be mechanical  damage  such as bent connecting  rods  If the engine binds when  cranked  do not attempt to run the  engine until it has been repaired     When cranking the engine with an  open ignition circuit  spark plugs  removed from the ignition circuit    remove the clip from the emergency  or engine stop switch to prevent  possible damage to the ignition  system     TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS                 Pour a teaspoon of engine oil into  each spark plug hole  then pull the  recoil starter grip severa  times to  lubricate the inside of the cylinders     Reinstall the spark plugs  and put the  emergency stop switch clip into the  switch     Attempt to start the engine     If the engine fails to start  remove the  spark plugs  clean and dry them  then  reinstall the spark piugs and attempt  to start the engine again     If the engine starts  and no  mechanical damage is evident   continue to run the engine for a half  hour or longer  Be sure the water  jevel is at least two inches above       anticavitation plate to avoid  overheating and water pump damage 
16.  failure to correct a problem  before operation  can cause a  malfunction in which you could be  seriously hurt or killed     Always follow the inspection and  maintenance recommendations and  schedules tn this owner s manual     50       To help you properly care for your  outboard motor  the following pages  include    maintenance schedule  routine  inspection procedures  and simple  maintenance procedures using basic hand  tools  Other service tasks that are more  difficult  or require special tools  are best  handled by professionals and are  normally performed by a Honda  technician or other qualified mechanic     The maintenance schedule applies to  normal operating conditions  If you  operate your outboard motor under  unusual conditions  consult an authonzed  Honda marine dealer for  recommendations applicable to your  individual needs and use     Remember that your authonzed Honda  manne dealer knows your outboard motor  best and 15 fully equipped to maintain and  repair it     To ensure the best quality and reliability   use only new  genuine Honda parts or  their equivalents for repair and  replacement     Maintenance  replacement  or repair of  the emission control devices and  systems may be performed bv anv  marine engine repair establishment or  individual  using parts that are   certified  to EPA standards     SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR       MAINTENANCE SAFETY    Some of the most important safety  precautions follow  However  we cannot  warn you of e
17.  have           i outboard motor checked      and  9    authorized Honda Marine dealer        11 2                   al                   1  Place suitable container below      01   drain hele to catch the used oil  then  remove the oil level plug  and oil  drain plug     2  Remove any metal particles from the  magnetic cnd of the   1 drain plug     59    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR       GEAR OIL BOTTLE    4  Add oil through the oil drain hole    until it flows out the oil level hole     then install the oil level plug and  the oil drain plug     GEAR OIL CAPACITY   0 301 US qt  285 cm        Outboard motor SAE 90 hypoid    gear oll APE Service classification   GL 4 or GL 5      60       OIL LEVEL PLUG  amp  VENT PLUG  TORQUE     2 5 ft lb  3 5 N m  0 35 kg m     Avoid losing more than 1 fl oz  30cc   while reinstalling the drain plug     OIL DRAIN PLUG TORQUE   2 5 ft lb  3 5 Nem  0 35 kg m     SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    TILLER HANDLE THROTTLE REEL TILT STOPPER       Lubrication Points    Wipe the outside of the engine with a cloth dipped in oil   Apply marine anticorrosion grease to the following parts   lubrication  then every 20 hours or a month after the date of  purchase for initial 100 hours or 6 months     Apply anticorrosion oil to pivot surfaces whrere grease  cannot penetrate     Apply Honda Marine Corrosion Inhibitor  or equivalent  to all areas under the engine cover except the belts     61    SERVICING YOUR HONDA GUTBOARD MOTOR       Spark P
18.  idle lever     Fast idle lever cannot be raised  unless the control lever is m the N   neutral  position     The control lever cannot be moved     away from the N  neutral  position  unless the fast idle lever 18 lowered     OPERATION         Using the electric starter for more  than 5 seconds at a time will overheat  the starter motor and can damage it       Turning the ignition switch Key to the  START position while the engine is       M h  w running can damage the starter    motor and flywheel   IGNITION SWITCH KEY  4  Turn the ignition switch key to the    START position and hold it there  until the engine starts     When the engine starts  release the  key  allowing it to return to the ON  position       If the engine fails to start within 5  seconds  release the key and wait at  least 10 seconds before operating the  starter again     39    OPERATION       40    1f the fast idle lever was used to start  the engine  gradually lower the lever  as the engine warms up     When the fast idle lever is fully  lowered  the control lever can be  moved away from the N  neutral   position     Before getting under way  allow the  engine to warm up sufficiently to  ensure good performance     Above 41  F  5  C   warm up the    engine for 2 or 3 minutes     Below 41  F  5   C   warm up the  engine for at least 10 minutes at    2 000 rpm     During the warm up period  check  the oil pressure indicator  overheating indicator  p 22  and  cooling system indicator    lf the indicators s
19.  is not  available  contact the boat dealer or  manufacturer     For most applications  the outbeard motor  should have a horsepower rating which  provides 80  of the maximum  recommended horsepower for the boat     BOAT TRANSOM  REQUIREMENTS    Honda BF8D BFPSD BF9 9D and  BFP9 90 outboard motors can be  installed on a boat transom having a  thickness range of 1 3   2 2 inches  35    57 mm      INSTALLATION POSITION       CENTER LINE    Install the outboard motor on the center of  the boat transom        INSTALLATION    The anticavitation plate of the outboard  motor should be 0   2 0 inches below the  bottom of the boat  With the boat in the  water and loaded  the anticavitation plate  should be about 3 9 inches below the  surface of the water     25    INSTALLATION    If the outboard motor is installed too low   the boat will squat and be hard to plane  it  will tend to porpoise  and high speed  stability will be reduced     If the outboard motor 15 installed too high   that will cause ventilation     Optimum installation height vanes with  boat type and bottom shape  Contact the  boat manufacturer for any special  recommendations that are unique to a  specific model of boat     If the transom needs to be modified to  accommodate the outboard motor  contact  the boat manufacturer and follow their  recommendations for corrective action     26       ATTACHMENT            WASHER    MOUNTING HOLE    CLAMP SCREW    LOCK NUT    WASHER    TRANSOM  BOARD    Attach the stern bracke
20.  than this if  no carburetor modification is made     When the carburetors have been modified  for high altitude operation  the air fuel  mixture will be too lean for low altitude  use  Operation at altitudes below 5 000  feet  1 500 meters  with modified  carburetors may cause the engine to  overheat and result in serious engine  damage  For use at low altitudes  have an  authorized Honda Marine dealer return  the carburetors to original factory  specifications     87    TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION    Oxygenated Fucls    Some conventional gasolines are being  blended with alcohol or an ether  compound  These gasolines are  collectively referred to as oxygenated  fuels  Fo meet clean air standards  some  areas of the United States and Canada use  oxygenated fuels to help reduce  emissions     If you use an oxygenated fuel  be sure itis  unleaded and meets the minimum octane  Taling requirement     Before using an oxygenated fuel  try to  confirm the fuel   s contents  Some states   provinces require this information to be  posted on the pump     88       The following are the EPA approved  percentages of axygenates     ETHANOL  ethyl or grain alcohol  10   by volume     if you notice any undesirable operating  symptoms  try another service station  or  switch to another brand of gasoline     Fuel system damage or performance  problems resulting from the use of an  oxygenated fuel containing more than the  percentages of oxygenates mentioned             are not covered 
21. 7 hnd the chapter titled               OPERATION     For your safety  avoid starting or  operating the engine in an enclosed area   Your engine s exhaust contains poisonous  carbon monoxide gas which can collect  rapidiy in an enclosed area and cause  illness or death     32    BREAK IN PROCEDURE  Break in period  10 hours    Proper break in operation allows the  moving parts to wear in smoothly for best  performance and long service life     First 15 minutes    Run thc engine at trolling speed  Usc the  minimum throttle opening necessary to  operate the boat at a safe trolling speed     Next 45 minutes    Run the engine up to a maximum of 2 000  to 3 000 rpm  which 15 about 10  to 30   of maximum throttle opening     Next 60 minutes   Run the engine up to a maximum of 4 000  to 5 000 rpm  which 15 about 50  to 80     of maximum throttle opening     Short full throttle bursts arc OK  but do  not operate the engine continuously at full  throttle     For boats that plane easily  bring the boat  up on plane  and then reduce the thrortle  opening to the recommended rpm range     Next 8 hours   Do not run the engine at full throttle for  more than 5 minutes at a time     OPERATION       TRANSOM ANGLE  ADJUSTMENT      type XH type     UNLOCKED ADJUSTING ROD  POSITION        TO  CHANGE    LOCKED POSITION TOLOCK     SH type LH type     ADJUSTING ROD    LOCKED POSITION    PINCH       The transom angle adjusting rod limits the  tilt angle of the outboard motor when  fully lowered     P
22. EZ    Throttle Friction Dial          FIX       J THROTTLE  aoe 477 FRICTION DIAL    _ A                      7          E    THROTTLE GRIP    The throttle friction dial adjusts resistance  to throttle grip rotation     Turn the dial clockwise to increase  friction for holding a throttle setting while  cruising     Turn the dial counterclockwise to  decrease friction for easy throttle grip  rotation     Gearshift Lever    R  reverse     Y N neutral          Fiforward                                                 L  T Rr    The gearshift lever is used to select F   forward   N  neutral   or R  reverse   gears     The engine can be started with the  gearshift lever in the N  neutral  position  oniy     If the gearshift lever is in the F  forward   or R  reverse  position  the recail starter  will not operate  and the electric starter  button  applicable models  will not  operate the starter motor     15    CONTROLS AND FEATURES    Recoil Starter Grip       STARTER GRIP    Pull the starter grip to operate the recoil  starter for starting the engine manually     The recoil starter will operate only when  the gearshift lever  p 15  is in the N   neutral  position  and the clip is in the    engine stop switch or the emergency stop  switch     16       Electric Starter Button  models  equipped with electric starter        ELECTRIC STARTER  BUTTON    Press the starter button to operate the  electric starter for starting the engine     The electric starter button can be used to  Ope
23. FT      PESTASH ZUDDEHLY AT HIGH  SPEED                  OIL LEVEL UEFDAF STARTING                          Sr amp mTIMD IWS TRUGTIONS             TOP               OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY    GASOLINE FLAMMABLE DANGER    DANGER    HARMFUL GR FATAL IF SWALLOWED   KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN   IF SWALLOWED D   NOT INDUCE  VOMITING  CALL A PHYSICIAN  IMMEDIATELY           GASOLINE FLAMMABLE DANGER    The labels shown here contain important safety information  Please read them carefully  These labels are considered permanent parts of  your outboard motor  IF a label comes off or becomes hard to read  contact an authorized Honda Marine servicing dealer for a    replacement     CONTROLS AND FEATURES  CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES    Mode  BF8D   BF9 9D BFPSD   BFP9 9D    Im         ae PE P     LL  a     1 1                               nese         Power Thrust  Propeller  Battery charging  DC receptacle    Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used      this manual to identify control and feature applications      Example    BF8D BF9 9D BFPSD BFP9 90 are provided   According to Shaft Length L H 5      with the following types according to the shaft 6  Short Shaft Lo Destination   length  control system  and start system  L  Long Shaft A United States  X  Ultra        Shaft    S Electric Starter     According to Control System R Remote Control  H  Tiller Handle Control H Tiller Handle  R  Remote Control S Short Shaft  10 L Long Shaft    A Ultra Long S
24. HONDA             MARNE Qv                                           Manual          ww       PP T              Tree tte          il       CCE            Te                         RLLLLLLLLELLELLLL                                                                           ae                                     9901          eswwmawoecouwzx     L LLL LIT T TL TL I TL TIT                                                                                       The engine exhaust from this product    contains chemicals known to the State  of California to cause cancer  birth    defects  or other reproductive harm        Keep this owner s manual handy  so you can refer to it at any time  This owner s  manual is considered    permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with  the outboard motor if resold     The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the  time of approval for printing  Honda Motor Co   Ltd  reserves the right  however  to  discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without  incurring any obligation whatever  No part of this publication may be reproduced  without written permission     Congratulations on your selection of a  Honda outboard motor  We are certain  you will be pleased with your purchase of  one of the finest outboard motors on the  market     We want to help you get the best results  from your new outboard motor and to  operate it safely  This manual contains the  informat
25. NTROLS AND FEATURES    Fast Idle Lever   side mount type             MAXIMUM FAST IDLE    LOWEST POSITION      FAST IDLE LEVER    The fast idle lever is provided with the Leave the fast idle lever in the lowest  engine idle speed adjusting function  position will provide a rich fuel mixture  The lever will not move unless the for starting a cold engine  gearshift throttle control lever is in the N Lift the fast idle lever to warm up a cold   neutral  position  Conversely  the engine after starting and to start a warm  gearshift throttie control lever will not engine     move unless the fast idle lever is in the  lowest position     18    Gearshift Throttle Control Lever   side mount type     GEARSHIFT ITHROTTLE  CONTROL LEVER       NEUTRAL  RELEASE LEVER    The contro  lever automatically locks  itself in the N  neutral  position  To move  the lever out of the N  neutral  position   you must squecze the neutral release lever  on the underside of the lever handle     The gearshift throttle control lever controls  engine speed and selects F  forward   N   neutral   or R  reverse  gears     Moving the control lever 30  from N  neutral   selects the gear  and further movement  increases engine speed     A friction adjuster near the base of the control  lever adjusts the operating resistance of the    control lever  p 45     Less friction allows easier control lever  movement  More friction heips to hold a steady  throttle setting while cruising     CONTROLS AND FEATURES    N neut
26. S                       25  Propeller Replacement                         09  Recoil Starter Rope Inspection                     68  REFUELING                                64  REMOVAL FROM STORAGE                    74  SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS               32  SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS                     9  SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR        50  SHALLOW WATER OPERATION                 48  Spark Plug                                           62  STAR LABEL                                  91  STARTING THE ENGINE                       35  H Type  tiller handle                           35  R Type  remote control                         38       STEERING                                 46   H Type  tiller handle                           46                remote cobtrol                          46  Steering Friction Lever                         21  STOPPING THE ENGINE                       42                                                    70  Fuel                                       72  Engine                                      73  STORAGE PRECAUTIONS                      73  STORAGE PREPARATION                     70  SUBMERGED                                   84  Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch             17  TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS       76  TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION       86  TECHNICAL INFORMATION                    86  Serial Number Locations                         86  Oxygemted Fuels                             88    INDEX 
27. ST PORT SWITCH  DRAIN EOLT CLIP  PROPELLER    12    CONTROLS AND FEATURES    FUEL GAUGE VENT KNOH        FUEL TANK    FUEL CAP    PRIMING BULB FUEL HOSE    FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR   FEMALE     13    CONTROLS AND FEATURES       CONTROLS  H Type  tiller handle     Engine Stop Switch and  Switch Clip    ENGINE STOP  SWITCH       LANYARD    SWITCH CLIP       LANYARD    14       The engine stop switch has controls for  normal engine stopping and emergency  engine stopping     The switch clip must be inserted in the  engine stop switch in order for the engine  to start and run  The lanyard should be  attached to the operator s PED  Personal  Floation Device  or worn around the wrist  as shown     When used as described  the engine stop  switch and lanyard system stops the  engine if the operator falls away from the  controls     A spare swiich clip is supplied with the  tool kit     Choke Knob  H type manual  choke     CHOKE KNOB       a M  IN    zd  BY SV   gt   The choke knob opens and closes the    choke valves in the carburetors     The CLOSED position enriches the fuel  mixture for starting a cold engine     The OPEN position provides the correct  fuel mixture for operation after starting   and for restarting a warm engine     CONTROLS AND FEATURES       Throttle Grip       THROTTLE INDEX  K    THROTTLE GRIP    The throttle grip controls engine speed     An index mark on the tiller arm shows  throttle position and ts helptul for setting  the throttle correctiy when starting       
28. THROTTLE GRIP    N nentral     SWITCH CLIP   iwa  amp        CONTROL  LEVER       l  Move the throttle grip to the slow est 2  Turn the ignition switch key to the  speed and control gears to N  neutral  OFF position or press the engine stop  position  switch until the engine stops     43    OPERATION    3     44    When the boat is not in use  remove  and store the ignition key and the  emergency stop switch clip and  lanyard     GEARSHIFTING AND To shift gears  turn the throttle grip to the    THROTTLE OPERATION SLOW position  then move the gearshift  lever to select F  forward   N  neutral  or  H Type  tiller handle  R  reverse  gears     The engine can be started with the  gearshift lever in the N  neutral  position  only     The throttle grip can be turned to the  FAST position only when the gearshift  lever is in the     forward  position        R  rcverse          M neutral     F forward           THROTTLE GRIP    Use the throttle friction dial to help held a  constant throttle setting while cruising     Turn the dial clockwise to increase  throttle grip friction for holding a constant  speed     Turn the dial  counter clockwise to  decrease friction for easy grip rotation     R Types                control     Side Mount Type    CONTROL  LEVER       NEUTRAL  RELEASE LEVER       OPERATION    To shift gears  move the control Jever to  select F  forward   N  neutral  and R   reverse  gears     The control lever cannot be moved from  the N  neutral  position unless the neu
29. arch octane  86 pump octane     Tank capacil 3 2 US gal  12 2  2 6 Imp gal     Gear change Forward Neutral Reverse  idog type     45  right and left  5 stages  4   8  12  16   20          adjustment  30    45   and 71    Motor   mounted          Steering anole  Transom angle         angle  Rmote control  steering syslem              Tune Up    0 031     0 035 in  0 80     0 90 mm   See lpage 62    900   50 rpm  Valve clearance Intak  0 17   0 02 mm   cold  Exhaust  0 23   0 2 mm See shop manual    Other specifications   No other adjustment is needed    Honda outboards are power rated 1n accordance with NMMA produce and using the ICOMIA standard 28 23     94    CONSUMER INFORMATION  Honda Publications    These publications will give you  additional information for maintaining  and repairing your outboard motor  You  may order them from your Honda marine  dealer     Shop Manual    This manual covers complete  maintenance and overhaul procedures  It  15 intended to be used by a skilled  technician     Parts Catalog    This manual provides complete   illustrated parts lists     TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION    Warranty Service Information    Honda Marine dealership personnel are  traincd professionals  They should be able  to answer any question you may have  If  you encounter a problem that your dealer  does not solve to your satisfaction  please  discuss tt with the dealership   s  management  The Service Manager or  General Manager can hcip  Almost all  problems are solve
30. at will damage  the battery charging system in the  outboard motor     29    BEFORE OPERATION    ARE YOU READY TO GET  UNDER WAY     Your safety 15 your responsibility  A little  time spent in preparation will  significantly reduce your risk of injury     Knowledge    Read and understand this manual  Know  what the controls do and how to operate  them     Familiarize yourself with the outboard  motor and its operation before you get  under way  Know what to do in case of  emergencies     Familiarize yourself with all laws and  regulations relating to boating and the use  of outboard motors     30    Safety    Always wear a  PFD  Personal Flotation  Device  while on the boat     Attach the emergency stop switch lanyard  securely to your PFD or to your wrist     IS YOUR OUTBOARD  MOTOR READY TO GO     For your safety  and to maximize the  service life of your equipment  it 1s very  Important to take a few moments before  you operate the outboard motor to check  its condition  Be sure ta take care of any  problem you find  or have your  authorized Honda Marine dealer correct    it  before you operate the outboard motor           WARNING    Improperly maintaining this outboard  motor  or failing to correct a problem  before operation  could cause a  malfunction in which you cauld be  seriously injured     Always perform                            inspection before each operation  and  correct any problem     Before beginning your preoperation  checks  be sure the ignition switch 
31. ator     Always wear a PFD  Personal  Flotation Device  while on the boat     Familianze yourself with all laws  and regulations relating to boating  and the use of outboard motors     Be sure that anyone who opcrates the  outboard motor recelves proper  instruction     Be sure the outboard motor is  properly mounted on the boat     Do not remove the engine cover  while the engine 15 running     OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY    Refuel With Care Carbon Monoxide Hazard     Gasoline is extremely flammable  Exhaust        contains poisonous carbon  and gasoline vapor can explode  monoxide  Avoid inhalation of exhaust            outdoors  in a well ventilated gas  Never run the engine in a closed  area  with the engine stopped  Never garage or confined area     smoke near gasoline  and keep other  flames and sparks away        Remove any portable fuel tank from  the boat for refueling  Keep the  portable fuel tank away from the  battery or other potential spark  SOUrCES       Refuel carefully to avoid spilling  fuel  Avoid overfilling the fuel tank       After refueling  tighten the filler cap  securely  If any fuel is spilled  make  sure the area is dry before starting the  engine     SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS    La READ OWHEA S MANUAL CAHEFLILLY  BEFURE OPERATION     E             CV WARNING  W PLACE                              NEUTRAL BEFORE STARTIKE   EZ                         WITH ENGINE DOWER      u  vFh  E      SURE THE SH TMERTILATION PLATE 18 BELOW TFE  WATER LIME    Nm Lc ACT SHI
32. ay       Handle fuel only outdoors       Wipe up spills immediately        FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS    FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR    o    FUEL TANK SIDE   FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR           OUTBOARD MOTOR SIDE   Connect the fuel hose to the tank and the  outboard motor  as shown  Be sure both  connectors snap securely into place     FUEL PRIMING    OUTLET END   MOTER         PRIMING BULE    INLET END   TANK     Hold the priming bulb with the outlet end  higher than the iniet end  Squeeze the  priming bulb several times until it feels  firm  indicating that fuel has reached the  carburetor     Check to be sure there are no fuel leaks  before starting the engine     Do not squeeze the priming bulb when the  engine Is running because that could flood  the carburetors     STARTING THE ENGINE    H Type  tiller handle     SWITCH CLIP    ENGINE STOP  SWITCH    LANYARD       1  Put the emergency stop switch clip  in the engine stop switch  and attach  the lanyard to your PFD  Personal  Flotation Device  or 10 your wrist  as  shown     OPERATION    The engine will not start or run  unless the  clip is in the switch     The emergency stop switch clip and  lanyard system 1s a safety device that will  stop the engine if you fall away from the  controls while operating the boat     Always attach the lanyard to your PFD  or  to your wrist  before starting the engine     35    OPERATION       36    N  NEUTRAL        GEARSIFT LEVER CHOKE KNOB    Check the position of the gearshift  manual choke type     le
33. check  the trim angle of the outboard motor     Automatic Choke  R type HS  type     The engine 15 equipped with an automatic  choke so that the choke system operation  does not need when starting the engine     Anodes       The anodes are made of a sacrificial  material that helps to protect the outboard  motor from corrosion     There are two anodes on the gear case     23    CONTROLS AND FEATURES    Portable Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Vent Knob Fuel Priming Bulb    OUTLET END    VENT KNOB  MOTER            INLET END   TANK        A priming bulb is built into the fuel hose    The portable fuel tank has a capacity of The cap is provided with a vent knob to that connects the fuel tank to the outboard  3 2 US gal  12     and has a fuel gauge seal the portable fuel tank for carrying itto   motor   built into the cap  and from the boat  Open the vent knob 2 or    Before starting the engine  squeeze the  priming bulb until it feels firm  This will  ensure that fuel is supplied to the engine    3 tums before starting the engine  p 34     24    Correct and secure installation 15 cssential  for safe beating and good performance   Foilow the installation instructions  provided in this manual     POWER REQUIREMENTS    Before mstallation  check to be sure that  the outboard motor does not excced the  recommended maximum horsepower for  the boat on which it is to be installed   Refer to the boat   s certification plate for  recommended maximum horsepower  If  the certification plate information
34. d in this way     If you are dissatisfied with the decision  made by the dealership   s management   contact the Honda Marine Customer  Relations Office  You can write     American Honda Motor Co   Inc   Marine Division   Customer Relations Office   4900 Marconi Drive   Alpharetta  Georgia 30005 8847    Or telephone   770  497 6400    When you write or call  please give us  this information          Model and senal numbers  p 86      Name of the dealer who sold the  outboard motor to you    Name and address of the dealer who  services your outboard motor    Date of purchase    Your name  address  and telephone  number    A detailed description of the problem    95    WIRING DIAGRAM    TILLER HANDLE TYPE  with recoil starter and 6A charge coil     in                                Corer   079       Srt Ee    96          WIRING DIAGRAM       TILLER HANDLE TYPE  with electric starter        EARTH    97    WIRING DIAGRAM    REMOTE CONTROL TYPE            de       98    Anodes                                   23 CONTROLS AND FEATURES  Anode Replacement               48 IDENTIFICATION CODES                     10  ARE YOU READY      GET UNDER WAY           30 Cooling System Indicator                        23  ATTACHMENT                              26        amp                                        47  Automatic Choke  equipped type only                   23 Electric Starter Button  models equipped with  BATTERY CONNECTIONS                        27  electric starter           
35. e Oil Recommendations    Oil is a major factor affecting  performance and service life  Use  4 stroke automotive detergent oil     SAE Viscosity Grades       AMBIENT TEMPERATURE    SAE 10W 30 1s recommended for general  use  Other viscosities shown in the chart  may be used when the average  temperature tn your area is within the  recommended range     58       The SAE oil viscosity and service  classification are in the API label on the  oil container  Honda recommends that  you use API SERVICE category SG  SH  or SJ oil with the    starburst    certification  mark displayed on the container     Gear Oil Level Check    Check the gear oil level with the engine  stopped and the outboard motor 1n the  vertical position     LEVEL PLUG       DRAIN PLUG    Remove the oil level plug and see  whether o1  flows from the oil level hole      f oil flows from the oil level hole  the oil  level is OK  Reinstall the plug and  tighten 1t securely    OIL LEVEL PLUG TORQUE    2 5 ft lb  3 5 N  m  0 35 kg m     If no oil flows from the oil level hole  add  the recommended oi  following the  procedure described in Gear Oil Change     SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    Gear Oil Change 3  Allow the used oil to drain  completely  then install an oil pump    Change the gear oil with the engine adapter in the oil drain hole     stopped and the outboard motor 1n the  vertical position   f water or contaminated  milky          colored  oil flows out the drain hole  n     when the plug is removed 
36. e mixture  Avoid getting  dirt or water in the fuel tank     Occasionally you may hear a hight  spark  knock  or    pinging     metallic rapping  noise  while operating under heavy toads   This is no cause for concern     If spark knock or pinging occurs         steady engine speed  under normal load   change brands of gasoline  If spark knock  or pinging persists         an authorized  Honda marine dealer     SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    Running the engine with persistent spark  knock or pinging can cause engine  damage     Running the engine with persistent spark  knock or pinging 15 misuse  and the  Distributor s Limited Warranty does not  Cover parts damaged by misuse     Fuel Pump Filter Inspection  and Replacement    The fuel pump filter 15 located under the  engine cover  on the right side of the  engine     Water or sediment accumulated in the  filter can cause loss of power or hard  starting  Fo prevent engine malfunction   inspect the filter and replace when  necessary           WARNING    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    immediately     65    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    UNLATCH       ENGINE COVER LATCH    l  Unlatch and remove the engine cover  for access to the fucl pump filter     66    pe          FUEL FILTER    Inspect the filter for water and or  sediment accumulat
37. e stopped  remove the  engine cover     2  Remove the fuse case          3     TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS    Remove and inspect the fuses   fa  fuse is burnt out  install a  replacement fuse of the specified  rating  The outboard motor 1s  supplied with spare fuses 1n the fuse  holders     DESIGNATED FUSE  20A    Never use a fuse with a rating greater  than specified  Serious damage to the  electrical system could result        SPARE 20A FUSE            DE    BLOWN FUSE    4  Reinstall the fuse case lid and the  engine cover     Before further operation  try to determine  and correct the electrical problem that  caused the fuse to burn out  An  uncorrected electrical problem may cause  the fuse to burn out again     81    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS          PRESSURE INDICATOR  LIGHT GOES OFF AND  ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED       82     tiller handle type         remote contro  type     If oil pressure becomes low  the green  indicator light will go off  and the engine  protection system will limit engine speed   If you are at cruising speed  engine speed  will decrease gradually     Remote control types are equipped with a  buzzer hat sounds when the green  indicator light goes off     Low oil pressure may be the result of low  engine oil level is  or there may be a  problem with the engine lubrication  system     lf the throttle is closed suddenly after full   throttle operation  engine speed may drop  below the specified idle rpm  and that  could activate the e
38. ely     Install and lock the engine cover     Oil Filter Change    l     Drain the engine oil  and reinstall the  drain screw  see Engine Oil Change  on    Unscrew the six bolts and remove the      engine under cover     Use a suitable tool to remove the oil  filter  and throughly drain the  filter into the used oil container     USEA SUITABLE TOOL       OIL FILTER    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR       Clean the oil filter mounting base   and coat the gasket of the new oil  filter with clean engine oil     Use only a genuine Honda oil filter  or a filter of equivalent quality  specified for your model  Using the  wrong filter  or a non Honda filter  which is not of equivalent quality          cause engine damage     screw on the new filter by hand until  it contacts the engine  then use  suitable tool to tighten the filter an  additional 7 8 turn        OIL FILTER TIGHTENING  TORQUE            8     16 ft lb  22 Nem  2 2 kg m      Fill the crankcase with the specified  amount  p 56   of the recommended  oil     Start the engine and check for leaks     Running the engine without water  can cause serious engine damage  if  you are changing the oil filter while  the outboard motor is out of the  water  use the water hose adapter   optional part  and a hose to supply  water    Stop the engine and check the oil  level as described on If  necessary  add oil to bring the oil  level to the upper limit mark on the  dipstick     57    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    Engin
39. haft    CONTROLS AND FEATURES                             H           tiller bandle                                STARTER GRIP BUTTON   Electric starter ENGINE COVER  type only   LER CAP OIL PRESSURE  OIL FIL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR LIGHT  TILLER FUEL HOSE    s HANDLE   CONNECTOR SWITCH CLIP             M I c    7 ase  THROTTLE           m JJ N      di FRICTION  N      2 s        DIAL    TE   STERN    KET  OIL LEVEL BRAC      DIPSTICK x Slap  COOLING     CLAMP 2    SYSTEM         INDICATOR SCREW M WATER HOSE     JOINT HOLE   ADJUSTING     Inside engine  ENGINE OIL   ROD x cover  THROTTLE  DRAIN SCREW LI            ENGINE STOP GRIP   GEAR OIL   T   SWITCH  CHECK BOLT   AN  2 ANTI CAVITATION LANYARD  COOLING WATER PLATE    INTAKE PORT       GEAK OIL  DRAIN BOLT    EXHAUST PORT  PROPELLER    11    CONTROLS AND FEATURES       R Type  remote control     WATER HOSE   JOINT HOLE  ENGINE  Inside engine cover   COVER    STARTER GRIP    OIL FILLER CAP          STERN  BRACKET          OIL LEVEL  IMPSTICK    COOLING SYSTEM    REMOTE CONTROL       GEASHIFT    THROTTLE  CONTROL LEVER    NEUTRAL RELEASE  LEVER                  PRESSURE  INDICATOR LIGHT                      WARNING LIGHT    FAST IDLE LEVER    BUZZER   inside of the box     IGNITION    INDICATOR  gt   ADJUSTING     SWITCH  ROD FRICTION ADJUSTER US  ENGINE OIL     J  DRAIN SCREW GEAR OIL       14 E  CHECK BOLT        BN         CS  COOLING WATER  INTAKE PORT ANTI CAVITATION EMERGENCY    PLATE LANYARD STOP SWITCH  GEAR OIL EXHAU
40. he following tools are supplied with the  outboard motor for simple maintenance  procedures and emergency repairs  An  emergency starter rope is also supplied  Keep  these items on the boat  so they will always be  available if you need them     52    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR       MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE    REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD  3    Perform at ever indicated month or First month Every Every           operating hour interval  whichever Each use or 6 months OT  comes first  or 100 hrs  200 hrs     Engine oil Check level  g Change  Gear case oil Check level  Change  Check for water    contamination                                     Ed O   _ O     Saterrope Checks _ _         Carburterlinkage         CheckAdust TC   O20   ___ O2        le  dingspeed                  felValveclearance    Check Adjust                   Replace            Propelier cotterpin    Check 001005902     lubrication   Grease o ooo j  oO  jelFucltankandtankfiter     Clean        Emission related items         1  Lubricate more frequently when used in salt water      2  These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda marine dealer  unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically  proficient  Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures      3  For commercial use  log hours of operation 10 determine proper maintenance intervals     53    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR       REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD  33  Perform at ever indicated month or  operating hour interval  whicheve
41. he green light is lit  oil pressure 16    OK     If oil pressure becomes low  the green  light will go off  and the engine protection  system will limit engine speed     Remote controls are also equipped with a  buzzer that sounds when the green light  goes off     Low oil pressure indicates that the enginc  oil level is low  or that there is a problem  with the engine lubncation system     Overheating Indicator     R type        If the engine overheats  the red light will  come on  and the engine protection  system will limit engine speed     Remote controls are also equipped with a  buzzer that sounds when the red light  comes on     Engine overheating may be the result of  clogged water intakes     Cooling System Indicator       COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR    Water should flow from the cooling  system indicator while the engine is  running  This shows that water is  circulating through the cooling system     If water stops flowing while the engine 1s  running  that indicates a cooling system  problem  such as clogged water intakes   which will cause engine overheating     CONTROLS AND FEATURES    OTHER FEATURES  Overrev Limiter    The engine 15 equipped with an               limiter to prevent the possibility of  mechanical damage from excessive  engine speed     The overrev limiter may be activated  during operation  limiting engine speed  if  the outbeard motor ts tilted excessively   or when ventilation occurs during a sharp  turri     If the overrev limiter is activated  
42. heck                         55  Engine Oil Change                              56       filter Change                                   Engine      Recommendations                      58  Gear      Level Check                            58  Gear      Change                              59    CONTENTS    Lubrication Points                             51  Spark Plug                                           62  REFUELING                                64  FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS                      65  Fuel Pump Filter Inspection and Replacement          65  Portable Fuel Tank and Filter Cleaning               67  Recoil Starter Rope Inspection                       68  Anode Replacement                            68  Propeller Replacement                          69            n  STORAGE PREPARATION                       70  Fuel                                      72  Engine                 7 7              73  STORAGE PRECAUTIONS                        73  REMOVAL FROM STORAGE                   74                              75    WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLED ON BOAT       75    CONTENTS    WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED FROM BOAT 75 CONSUMER INFORMATION                    95       BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE AND Tn                              99    ELECTRICAL STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE     81  OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT GOES OFF AND  ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED                    82    OVERHEATING INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND  ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED  remote control type        83
43. how any abnormal  condition  immediately stop the  engine and determine the cause of the  problem  Refer to TAKING CARE  OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS  p     EMERGENCY STARTING     f the battery 15 discharged  the starter  motor and the recoil starter are  inoperative  you can start the engine  manually using the emergency starter  rope supplied with the tool kit     UNLATCH       ENGINE COVER LATCH  1  Unlatch and remove the engine cover     2     NEUTRAL START CABLE       RECOIL STARTER  ASSEMBLY    Move the shift lever to the F     forward  position  Loosen the    neutral start cable lock nut and  disconnect the neutral start cable   Unscrewing the three bolts and  remove the recoil starter assembly     Set the controls the same as for    normal starting  see pages 35   40   Use the choke and fast idle controls if  needed     Turn the ignition switch key to the  ON position     FLANGE BOLT    RECOIL STARTER  ASSEMBLY       Set the knotted end of the emergency  starter rope 1n the notch in the  flywheel  Wind the rope clockwise  around the flywheel  as shown     OPERATION    FLYWHEEL  STARTER PULLEY     KNOT    STARTER ROPE       Pull the emergency starter rope  slowly until resistance is felt  then  pull briskly     Keep away from moving parts while  pulling the rope      f necessary  rewind the rope and pull  again     the engine does not start  after several attempts  refer to  TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED  PROBLEMS  p 16       41    OPERATION        Ifthe choke and fast idle cont
44. imed  Squceze priming bulb  p 33   Fuel pump filter or fuel tank clogged  Replace fuel filters  p 65     Bad fuel  boat stored without treating or Drain fuel tank and carburetors  p 72   draining gasoline  or refueled with bad Refill with fresh gasoline  p 64     fuel       79    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS    AARO l Au Possible Cause Correction  AFTER STARTING  3  Remove and inspect spark plugs  Spark plugs faulty  fouled or improperly Clean  gap or replace spark plugs  p   gapped     4  Take outboard motor to an authorized Carburctor malfunction  fuel pump Replace      repair faulty components 45  Honda Marine dealer  or refer to the failure  igmition malfunction  etc  Necessary   shop manual        Check water intake screens  Water intake screens clogged     2  Take outboard motor to an authorized Faulty thermostat or water pump  Replace or repair faulty components as  Honda Marine dealer  or refer to the necessary            shop manual     80    BATTERY WILL NOT  CHARGE AND   ELECTRIC STARTER WILL  NOT OPERATE     The battery charging circuit and the  electric starter relay circuit are protected  by the 20 ampere fuse  If the fuse burns  out  the engine will not charge the battery   and the electric starter will not operate   The engine can be started using the recoil  starter or the emergency starter repe     The ignition switch is protected by the 20   ampere fuse  If the fuse burns out  the  engine will not start or tun     Fuse Replacement       With the engin
45. ine compartment  dc battery charging receptacle which can    be wired to a 12        battery to power  lights and electrical accessories for the  boat     The outboard motor   s 12 volt output 18  intended for battery charging only  Lights  and electrical accessories for the boat  should be connected to the battery     27    INSTALLATION    Plug and Receptacle   models without electric starter          BATTERY      TO ACCESSORIES    To prepare the outboard motor for  connection to a battery  pull the cover out  of the DC receptacle  connect your battery  charging wires to the receptacle  Attach  the connected DC receptacle on the holder  on the tiller arm     The receptacle 15 provided with a cover   which should be attached when the    28    DC RECEPTACLE    COVER       plug 1s removed  in order to keep the  receptacle clean and dry     Battery  Minimum Requirements    12V 35AH    Battery Terminals        TERMINAL        TERMINAL       BLACK or GREEN    Connect the positive     battery cable to  the positive     battery terminal  then  connect the negative     battery cable to  the negative     battery terminal     The negative     battery cable should  always be removed from the battery when  connecting or disconnecting the positive      battery cable  so tools cannot cause a  short circuit if they touch a grounded part  while being used on the positive      battery terminal fitting     INSTALLATION         careful to avoid connecting the battery  in reverse polarity  as th
46. ine container  or  f  you nced to store fuel in the fuel tank   you can extend fuel storage life by  filling the fuel tank with fresh  gasoline and adding a fuel stabilizer  that is formulated for that purpose   Firmly close the fuel cap vent knob     Engine             Change the engine oil and the oil    filter  p 56   57   2  Remove the spark plugs  p 62   and    remove the clip from the engine       emergency stop switch     3  Poura tablespoon  5   10 cc  of clean  engine oil into each cylinder     4  Pull the starter rope several times to  distribute the oil in the cylinders     5  Reinstall the spark plugs    STORAGE PRECAUTIONS    Select a well ventilated storage area  If    possible  avoid storage areas with high  humidity        LUG       STORAGE         carry the outboard motor  hold it by  the carrying handle  or hotd by the  carrying handle and the lug beneath the  engine cover latch  as shown     Lifting the outboard motor by the engine  cover  or using the installed outboard  motor as a handle or lever to move the  boat  can damage the outboard motor     If your portable fuel tank contains  gasoline  store 1t away from any appliance  that operates with a flame  such as a  furnace  water heater  or clothes dryer   Als avoid any area with a spark   producing clectnc motor  or where power  tools are operated     73    STORAGE       Store the outboard motor either vertically  or honzontaliy with the tiller handle side    up     74       CASE PROTECTOR    PROTECTOR 
47. ion      f the filter is OK  reinstall it  If  water and or sediment are present   replace the filter as described in the    following steps  Always replace the      filter at the scheduled replacement  interval    Disconnect the fuel hose from the  outboard motor  and place clamps on  the fuel hoses on each side of the  filter to prevent fuel leakage when  the fuel hoses are disconnected        FUEL FILTER    FUEL HOSE    4 Remove the fucl tubes from the used    filter  and discard the filter     To ease tube removal  release the  tube clips by squeezing the clip ends  together with pliers while pulling otf  the tubes       WA       lt   EY             Ae    ARROW   Fuel Flow Direction                       Install the new filter on the fuel  hoses  with the fue  flow arrow  pointing toward the fuel pump as  shown  Fuel flow will be impeded if  the filter is installed backward          Remove the fuel tube clamps  and  connect the fuel hose to the outboard  motor  Check for leaks     7  Install and lock the engine cover     SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    Portable Fuel Tank and Filter  Cleaning    Fuel Tank       Empty the portable fuel tank into an  approved gasolinc container  Use     funnel to avoid spilling fucl  Rinse the  fuel tank with nonflammable soivent to  remove any accumulated sediment     Fuel Tank Filter    TANK FILTER JOINT     Fuel Connector           FILTER    l  Unscrew the fuel hose connector by  turning it counterclockwise  then  remove the fuel h
48. ion on how to do that  please read  it carefully     As you read this manual you will find  information preceded by a    symbol  That information 15  ntended to  help you avoid damage to your outboard  motor  other property  or the environment     INTRODUCTION    We suggest you read the warranty policy  to fully understand its coverage and your  responsibilities of ownership  The  warranty policy 15    separate document  that should have been given to you bv  your dealer     When your outboard motor needs  scheduled maintenance  keep in mind that  your Honda marine dealer is specially  trained in servicing Honda outboard  motors  Your Honda marine dealer is  dedicated to your satisfaction and wil  be  pleased to answer your questions and  concerns        2000 Honda Motor        Ltd   All Rights Reserved    INTRODUCTION    A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY         Your safety and the safety of others are very  important  And using this outboard motor    safely 15 an important responsibility     To help vou make informed decisions about  safety  we have provided operating procedures  and other information on labels and in this  manual  This information alerts you to  potential hazard that could hurt you or others     Of course  it is not practical or possible to warn  you about all the hazards associated with  operating or maintaining an outboard motor    Y ou must use your own good judgment           You will find important safety information in    variety of forms  including     Safet
49. is in  thc OFF position     BEFORE OPERATION       Safety Inspection    Look around the outboard motor for  signs of oil or gasoline leaks     If you are using the portable fuel tank   make sure it is in good condition and    properly secured in the boat  p 34     Check that the fuel hose 1s  undamaged and properly connected    Wipe up any spills before starting the  engine     Check the stern bracket to be sure the  outboard motor is securely installed     Check that all controls are operating  properly     Replace any damaged parts     Check that all fasteners are in place  and securely tightened     Maintenance Inspection    Check the engine oil level  p 55   Running the engine with a low       level can cause engine damage     Check to be sure the propeller 15  undamaged  and the castle nut 15  secured with the cotter pin  p 69     Check that the anodes are securely  attached to the gear case  and are not excesstvely worn  The  anodes help to protect the outboard  motor from corrosion     Make sure the tool kit and emergency  starter rope are onboard  p 52   Replace any missing items     Check the fuel            in the fuel tank              31    OPERATION    SAFE OPERATING  PRECAUTIONS    To safely realize the full potential of this  outboard motor  you need a complete  understanding of its operation and a  certain amount of practice with its  controls     Before operating the outboard motor for  the first time  please review the  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  on page 
50. ithout stalling     Before petting under way  allow the  engine to warm up sufftctently to  ensure good performance     During the warm up period  check    the oil pressure indicator  p 22  and  cooling system indicator  p 23      If the indicators show any abnormal  condition  immediately stop the  eugine and determine the cause ofthe  problem  Refer to FAKING CARE  OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS  p     37    OPERATION    R Type The engine will not start or run  Nineutral    remote control  unless the clip ts in the switch   For pane  mount or top mount remote The emergency stop switch clip and    control information  refer to the lanyard system 1s a safety device that  instructions provided with the remote will stop the engine if you fall away  control equipment  from the controls while operating the  boat     Side Mount Type   Always attach the lanyard to your  PFD  or to your wrist  before starting  the engine        2  Setthe control lever in the N   neutral  position        F  2    SWITCH CLIP LANYARD         The engine will not start if the F   forward  or R  reverse  gears are  engaged         gt                       l           emergency stop switch clip in  the emergency stop switch  and  attach the lanyard to your PFD  Per   sonal Flotation Devicc  or to your  wrist  as shown     38                  ACCELERATION  RANGE    FAST IDLE LEVER    To start a cold engine  leave the fast  idle lever in the OFF  fully lowered   position     To restart a warm engine  raise the  fast
51. lug Service    RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS   CRSEH 9  NGK   UI6FER9  DENSO     Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine  damage     i  Unlatch and remove the engine cover      55      2  Disconnect the spark plug caps from  the spark plugs     3  Remove the spark plugs with a spark    plug wrench and screwdriver  supplied in the tool kit     62    SPARK PLUG  SPARK PI SPARK PLUG CAP               k             4  Inspect the spark plugs  Replace    them if the electrodes are worn  or if  the insulators are cracked or chipped   Clean the spark plugs with a wire   brush if you are going to reuse them        0 8     0 90 mm   6 031     0 035 in     Measure the spark plug electrode gap  with a suitable gauge  The gap  should be 0 031   0 035 inches  0 80    0 90 mm                Install the spark plugs carefully  by  hand  to avoid cross threading     SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    After each spark plug seats  tighten  with a spark plug wrench supplied in  the tool kit to compress the sealing  washer     lf reinstalling the used spark plugs   tighten 1 8   1 4 turn after the spark  plugs seat     If reinstalling new spark plugs   tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plugs  seat     Loose spark plugs can over heat and  damage the engine  Overtightening  the spark plugs can damage the  threads in the cylinder head     Attach the spark plug caps     Install and lock the engine cover     63    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    REFUELING    Portable Fuel Tank   optional equipment 
52. ngine protection  system momentarily     If low oil pressure activates the engine    protection system  stop the engine  check  the engine oil level  p  55   and add oil if  needed     With the engine oil at the recommended  level  restart the engine  If the lubrication  system 1s OK  the green indicator light  should come on within 30 seconds  and  the engine will respond normally to  throttle grip or control lever operation     If the engine protection system remains  activated after 30 seconds  return to the  nearest boat landing  and have the  outboard motor inspected by an  authonzed Honda marine dealer     TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS       OVERHEATING INDICATOR  LIGHT COMES ON AND  ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED       If the engine overheats  the red indicator  light will come on  and the engine  protection system will limit engine speed   If you are at cruising speed  engine speed  will decrease gradually     Remote controi types are equipped with  a buzzer that sounds when the red indicator  light comes on     Engine overheating may be the result of  clogged water intake screens  or there  may be a problem with the cooling system  thermostat or water pump     If the engine is stopped after running at  full throttle  and then restarted soon  afterward  that could activate the engine  protection system momentarily        COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR    If overheating activates the engine  protection system  idle the engine in  neutral  and check the cooling system  indicato
53. nts serviced or replaced     The length of time that gasoline can be  left in your fuel tank and carburetor  without causing functional problems will  vary with such factors as gasoline blend   your storage temperatures  and whether  the fuel tank 15 partially or completely  filled  The air 1n a partially filled fuel tank  promotes fuel deterioration  Very warm  storage temperatures accelerate fuel  deterioration  Fuel deterioration problems  may occur within a few months  or even  less if the gasoline was not fresh when  you filled the fuel tank     The Distributor s Limited Warranty does  not cover fuel system damage or engine    72    performance problems resulting from  neglected storage preparation     You can void fuel deterioration problems  by draining the fuel tank and carburetor     1  Disconnect the fuel hose from the  outboard motor     DRAIN SCREW       2  With the outboard motor      a vertical  position  place an approved gasoline  container below the fuel drain outlet   and use a funnel to avoid spilling  fuel  Loosen the drain screw to drain  fuel from the carburetor           WARNING    Gasoline is highly flammable and  explosive     You can be burned or scriousiy    injured when handling fuel       Stop the engine and keep heat   sparks  and flame away      Handle fuel only outdoors      Wipe up spills immediately     After the fuel has drained from the  carburetor  tighten the drain screw  securcly     Drain the portable      tank into       approved gasol
54. ose connector and  fucl filter from the tank     2  Clean the filter in                       solvent  Inspect the fuel tank filter  and the connector O ring  Replace  them if damaged     3  Reinstall the filter and hose    connector in the fuel tank  Tighten  the hose connector securely     67    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    Recoil Starter Rope Inspection    RECOIL STARTER ROPE       Inspect the recail starter rope  and replace  it if it becomes frayed     Always keep the emergency starter           on the boat      case the recoil starter           fails     68    Anoed Replacement  NOTICE    ANODES Painting or coating the anodes will defeat  Sa their purpose and will lead to rust and  RN corrosion damage to the outboard motor   un            The anodes must be exposed to the water          in order to protect the outboard motor         1       The anodes are located on each side of the  gearcase  They are made of a sacrificial  material that helps to protect the outboard  motor from corrosion     Replace the anodes when they have been  reduced to about half their original size   or if they are crumbling     Propeller Replacement    Before replacing the propeller  remove  the clip from the engine stop switch to  prevent any possibility of the engine  being started while you are working with  the propeller     The propeller blades may have sharp  edges  so wear heavy gloves to protect  your hands     SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    Removal Installation      
55. r     Unlatch the engine cover latch and    remove the engine cover tp 55    and  install the garden hose adapter   Attach a garden hose from a fresh    water faucet to the garden hose       Turn on the fresh water supply  and  verify that there 1s good water  pressure at the outboard motor     Flush the engine with the fresh water  for at least 10 minutes     STORAGE       Flushing Without the Honda  Garden Hose Adapter    It is necessary to run the engine during the  flushing procedure  For safety  remove    the propeller from the outboard motor  p   oo       ANTI CA VITATION PLATE    1  Place a container under the outboard  motor  and fill it with clean  fresh  water  The water levci must be at  least 2 inches abovc the  antiventilation plate     Running the engine without good  water circulation can cause  overheating and water pump  damage     Damage caused by running the  outboard motor without sufficient  cooling water is not covered by the  Distributor s Limited Warranty     Start the engine and run in  N   neutral at low speed for at least 10  minutes     After flushing  stop the enginc     remove the water container  and    reinstall thc propeller    71    STORAGE       Fuel    Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in  storage  Old gasoline will cause hard  starting  and it leaves gum deposits that  clog the fuel system  If the gasoline in  your fuel tank and carburetor deteriorates  during storage  vou may need to have the  carburetor and other fuel system  compone
56. r     if water 1s flowing from the cooling  system indicator  continue idling for 30  seconds  If the cooling system is OK  the  red indicator light should go off within 30  seconds  and the engine will respond  normally to throttle grip or control lever  operation          there is no water flowing from the  cooling system indicator  stop the engine   and tilt the outboard motor to inspect the  water intake screens  If clogged  clean the  water intake screens  return the outboard  motor to the running position  restart the  engine  and check the cooling system  indicator again     If there is still no water flowing from the  coohng system indicator  or if the engine  protection system remains activated after  30 seconds  return to thc nearest boat  landing  and have the outboard motor  inspected by an authorized Honda marine  dealer     83    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS    SUBMERGED MOTOR    A submerged outboard motor must be  serviced immediately after it is recovered  from the water in order to minimize  corrosion     If there is a Honda marine dearship  neatby  take the motor to the dealer  immediately   f you are far from     dealership  proceed as follows     84    Remove the engine cover  and rinse  the outboard motor with fresh water  to remove salt water  sand  mud  etc     Drain the carburetors as described on    Change the engine oil and oil filter as  described on If there was  water in the engine crankcase  or if  the used engine oil showed signs of  water
57. r  emissions than conventional carbureted emissions than One Star   Low Emission  two stroke engines  These engines are engines     equivalent to the U S  EPA s 2006  standards for marine engines     92    A OFPTEDP       Three Stars  Ultra Low Emission    The three star label identifies engines  that meet the Air Resources Board s  2008 exhaust emission standards   Engines meeting these standard have  65  lower emissions than One Star    Low Emission engines     Cleaner Watercraft   Get the Facts    8QQ END SMOG    www  arb ca gov    TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION       Specifications    Tye tS  Overall height                     48 6 in  1 235 mmj  64 1in  1 375 mm     Transom height 17 1 in 1433 mm                                         22 2 in  563 mm   27 7 in  703 mm     Weight 87 1 Ibs  39 5 kg    93 7 Ibs  42 5 kg    98 1 Ibs  44 5 kg   EN ooo     X  100 3 Ibs  45 5 kg   108 0 Ibs  49 0 kg  110 2 Ibs  50 0 kg                            8 0        4 500     5 500 rpm  4 stroke        in line 2 cylinder  water cooled  13 5 cu in  222         0 031     0 035 in  0 80     0 90 mm   Electric starter           Lubrication system Trochaid pump pressure lubrication    Specified oil Engine  API standard  50  SH  SJ   SAE 10VV   36  Gear case         standard  GL 4 5            90 outboard motor gear oil    ULTRA   LOW EMISSION         capacity Engine  1 4 US gt  1 3     1 1 Imp qt   D C  output 1    Gear case  0 301 US qt  0 285      0 251 Imp qt      12V  12A 12V  12A   
58. r Each use or 6 months Dr   or 100 hrs  200 hrs     First month Every Every year    comes first       Fuel filter Change   uu          Thermostat                                       o o     Fuelline Check C     252022   Check  Replace if necessary       Bolts and Nuts Check tightness           Cran case reaierube             Anode Check j C  l     __ _      Enmnssion related items    1  Lubricate more frequently when used in salt water      2  These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda marine dealer  unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically  proficient  Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures      3  For commercial use  log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals     5         ENGINE COVER REMOVAL  AND INSTALLATION       ENGINE COVER LATCH    The engine cover latch fastens the engine  cover to the outboard motor     To remove the engine cover  unlatch the  engine cover latch  then lift the engine  cover off the outboard motor     To install the engine cover  place the  cover on the outboard motor  then latch  the engine cover latch securely     SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    Engine Oil Level Check    Check the engine oil level with the engine  stopped and the outboard motor in the  vertical position     1  Unlatch and remove the engine cover     2  Remove the dipstick and wipe it  clean     OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK        UPPER    LIMIT    LOWER       LIMIT    3  Insert the dipstick all the way in  then  remove tt
59. r handle can  damage it     While the outboard motor is tilted   proceed at a low speed  and do not  operate the outboard motor in reverse   The outboard motor will rise suddenly if  operated in Teverse     Monitor water flow from the cooling  system indicator  p 23  t0 be sure the  outboard motor Is not tilted so high the  water intake is out of the water     An excessive tilt angle during operation  can cause propeller ventilation   overheating  and water pump damage     ENGINE COVER GRIP    BEN          TILT LEVER  b     um                               E  TILT     elh am iff    RUN    p       Fo return the outboard motor to the  normal operating position  move the tilt  lever to the RUN position  raise the  outboard motor slightly to disengage the  tilt mechanism  then slowly lower the  outboard motor     OPERATION       MOORING  BEACHING   LAUNCHING       712  when mooring          raise the outboard motor out of the  water while the boat is moored  or for  maximum clearance when beaching or  launching  tilt the outboard motor to the  71   position     Stop the engine before tilting the outboard  motor  The 71   position 15 not an  operating position     Raise and lower the outboard motor as  described on    49    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    THE IMPORTANCE OF  MAINTENANCE    Crood maintenance 15 essential for safe   economical  and trouble free operation  It  will also help reduce air pollution         WARNING    improperly maintaining this outboard  motor  or
60. ral     0          F forward  R  reverse     ENGINE SPEED        ENGINE SPEED J                       GEARSHIFT THROTTLE  CONTROL LEVER           19    CONTROLS AND FEATURES    Common Controls Transom Angle Adjusting Rod    Engine Cover Latch The transom angle adjusting rod limits the  tilt angle of the outboard motor when  fully towered      R type   XH type        ENGINE COVER  LATCH       ADJUSTING ROD       The engine cover latch fasten the engine  cover to the outboard motor     20      SH   LH type        ADJUSTING ROD    Proper adjustment prevents the outboard  motor from being trimmed too low    Steering Friction Lever       STEERING FRICTION LEVER    The steering friction lever adjusts steering  resistance     Less friction allows the outboard motor to  turn more easily  More friction helps to  hold steady course while cruising or to  prevent the outboard motor from  swinging while trailering the boat     CONTROLS AND FEATURES    Tilt Lever INSTRUMENTS  Fuel Gauge       TILT LEVER        LOCK  FUEL GAUGE    The tilt lever enables the outboard motor  to be raised for shallow water operation   beaching  launching  or mooring          tilt  move the lever to the TILT  position  then raise the outboard motor  until the tilt mechanism engages at 30        45  or 71    p 48      A fuel gauge is built into the cap of the  portable fuel tank     21    CONTROLS AND FEATURES    INDICATORS    Oil Pressure Indicator   R type     OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT    22          When t
61. rate the starter motor only when the  gearshift lever  p 15   is in the N   neutral  position  and the clip 15 in       engine stop switch     R Type  remote control     For panel mount or top riount remote  control information  refer to the  instructions provided with the remote  control equipment     Ignition Switch  side mount type        IGNITION  SWITCH    EMERGENCY  STOP SWITCH    CLIP  The ignition switch controls the ignition  system and starter motor     CONTROLS AND FEATURES       Turning the ignition switch key to the  START position operates the starter  motor  The key automatically returns to  the ON position when released from the  START position     The ignition switch can be used to operate  the starter motor only when the gearshift  lever      15    in the N  neutral   position  and the clip ts in the emergency  stop switch     Turning the ignition switch to the OFF  position slops the engine     Switch Clip and Emergency Stop    Switch  side mount type     EMERGENCY  STOP SWITCH       SWITCH CLIP       LANYARD    LANYARD    The switch chip must be inserted in the  emergency stop switch 1n order for the  engine to start and run  The lanyard must  be attached to the operator s PFD   Personal Flotation Device  or worn  around the wrist   s shown     When used as described  the emergency  stop switch and lanyard system stops the  engine if the operator falls away from the  controls        spare switch clip is stored in a slot in  ihe control housing     17    CO
62. rol s   was used to start the engine  return  the control s  to the normal operating  position as the engine warms up     During the warm up period  check  the oil pressure indicator  p 22   overheating indicator  p 22   and  cooling system indicator     23      7  Leave the recoil starter assembly off     but install the engine cover  p 20   and lock it in place by latching the  engine cover latch     Exposed moving parts can cause   injury      Do not operate the outboard motor  without the engine cover    Use extreme care when installing  the engine cover     42       If it was necessary to remove the  emergency stop switch lanyard from  your wrist to perform the emergency  starting procedure  be sure the  lanyard is attached to your wrist  before operating the outboard motor     Have your closest authonzed Honda  marine dealer check your electrica   system and correct the problem  so  you can use the clectric starter     The recoil starter assembly  p 41    should be reinstalled after the electric  starter 15 working again  Install the  recoil stareter assembly with the  engine stopped     STOPPING THE ENGINE    Emergency Engine Stopping       LANYARD    SWITCH CLIP    To stop the engine in an emergency  pull  the clip out of the engine or emergency  stop switch by pulling the lanyard     We suggest that you stop the engine this         occasionally to verify that the engine  or emergency stop switch 1s operating  properly     OPERATION       Normal Engine Stopping       
63. roper adjustment prevents the outboard  motor from being trimmed too low  p     To adjust  first tilt the outboard motor so  it is not resting on the rod      R type XH Type     Push the tad in and turn the end of the rod  up  so the latch wil  fail into line with the  rod      SH LH Type   Pinch the end of the rod     Remove the rod and reinsert it in the  desired position         type  XH              Push the red in and tum the end of the rod  down  so the latch will fall to the locked  position  Then release the rod      SH LH Type     Push the rod in and hook the end of the  rod  Then release the rod     Do not allow water to enter the idle  exhaust port or the engine can be dam   aged        IDLE EXHAUST PORT    33    OPERATION    PORTABLE FUEL TANK       Place the portable fuel tank in a well   ventilated location  away from direct  sunlight  to reduce the possibility of a  gasoline vapor explosion     To ensure that the outboard motor will bc  able to draw fuel from the tank  place the  tank within 6 feet of the outboard motor  and not more than 3 feet below the fuel  connector on the outboard motor     34    Secure the portable fuel tank in the boat   so it won t move around and become  damaged     Before use  open      fuel tank vent by  turning the vent knob at least 2 or 3 tums  counterclock  wise     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 aw
64. t adversely affect emission  performance  The manufacturer or  rebuilder of the part must certify that use  of the part will not result in a failure of the  engine to comply with emission  regulations     Muintenance    Follow the maintenance schedule on p      53  Remember that this schedule 18    based on the assumption that your  machine will be used for its designed  purpose  Sustained high load operation   or use in unusual conditions  will require  more frequent service     STAR LABEL    A Star label was applied to this  outboard motor in accordance with the  requirements of the California Air  Resources Board     TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION    The Star Label means Cleaner Marine Engine    This engine has been certified as a            The Symbol for Cleaner Marine Engines   Cleaner Air and Water   for healthier lifestyle and environment     Better Fuel Economy   burns up to 30   40 percent less gas and oil than conventional  carbureted two stroke engines  saving money and resources     Longer Emission Warranty   protects consumer for worry free operation     91    TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION       One Star Two Stars   Low Emission Very Low Emission   The one star label identifies engines that The two star label identifies engines that  meet the Air Resources Board s 2001 meet the Air Resources Board s 2004  exhaust emission standards  Engines exhaust emission standards  Engines  meeting these standards have 75  lower meeting these standards have 2094 lowe
65. t to the baat  transom by tightening the clamp screws     Attach a rope from the boat to the hole in  the stern bracket  This will help to prevent  accidental loss of the outboard motor     You may further secure the outboard  motor by bolting the stern bracket to the  boat transom  Use the optional mounting  bolt and nut kit or other good quality  stainless steel bolts  nuts  and washers   Apply silicone sealant to the bolt holes     INSTALLATION    TRANSOM ANGLE BATTERY CONNECTIONS The battery should be kept in a corrosion   ADJUSTMENT resistant battery box that is securely  mounted in a location away from the fuel      TO ACCESSORIES tank and protected from water and direct  sunlight     Use the transom angle adjusting rod  p      33  to adjust the angle of the outboard  motor so the propeller 1s perpendicular to  the surface of the water        Types With Electric Starter    These types are equipped with battery  cables  The positive     cable has a red  band at the battery connector  The  negative     cable has a black band at the  battery connector     For electric starter operation  use a 12     Honda BF8D BFP8D BF9 9D and volt battery with an ampere hour rating of    BFP9 9D outboard motors produce a 12  tlead S Ap    volt  12 ampere battery charging current   and are equipped for connection to a 12  Types Without Electric Starter  volt battery  The battery charging circuit   15 protected by    20 ampere fuse located These types are equipped with a 12 volt  in the eng
66. the emissions from your Honda  engine within the emission standards     Tampering and Altering    Tampering with or altering the emission  control system may increase emissions  beyond the legal limit  Among those acts  that constitute tampering are       Removal or alteration of any part of  the intake  fuel  or exhaust systems       Alterations that would cause the  engine to operate outside its design  parameters     Problems That May    Affect Emissions    If you are aware of any of the following  symptoms  have your engine inspected  and repaired by your servicing dealer       Hard starting or stalling after starting     Rough idle       Mirsfiring or backfiring under load       Afterburning  backfiring        Black exhaust smoke or high fuc   consumption       Black exhaust smoke or high fuel  consumption     39    TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION    Keplacement Parts    The emission control systems on your  Honda engine were designed  built  and  certified to conform with EPA emission  regulations  We recommend the use of  genuine Honda parts whenever you have  maintenance done  These original design  replacement parts are manufactured to the  same standards as the original parts  so  you can be confident of their  performance  The use of replacement  parts that are not of the original design  and quality may impair the effectiveness  of your emission control system     90          manufacturer of an aftermarket part  assumes the responsibility that the part  will no
67. tral  release lever is squeezed     Moving the control lever beyond the gear  selection range increases engine speed         TO INCREASE  FRICTION    THROTTLE  FRICTION  ADJUSTER    TO DECREASE  FRICTION    Adjust the throttle friction adjuster so the  control lever will hold a constant throttle  setting while cruising     45    OPERATION       STEERING    H Type  tiller handle                       Steer by moving      tiller handle opposite  the direction you want the boat to turn     46    R Type   remote control     Steer the boat in the same manner 45 an       2 automobile   B             T  BY            STEERING FRICTION LEVER    Use the steering friction lever to help  hold a steady course while cruising     Move the jever to the LOCK direction to  increase steering friction for holding a  steadv course     Mave thc lever to the FREE direction to  decrease friction for easy turning     OPERATION       CRUISING  Engine Speed    For best fuel economy  limit the throttle  opening to 80   Use the throttle friction  control  p 45  to help you hold a steady   speed     For rough water conditions or large  waves  slow down to prevent the  propeller from rising out of the water     The engine 15 equipped with an overrev  limiter to prevent the possibility of  mechanical damage from excessive  engine speed     If  for example  the outboard motor 15  tilted excessively  or ventilation occurs  during a sharp turn  the engine may                  activating the overrev limiter   
68. under warranty     You may use gasoline containing up to  10  ethanol by volume  Gasoline  containing ethanol may be marketed  under the name    Gasohol        MTBE  Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether   15       volume     You may use gasoline containing up to  13  MTBE by volume     METHANOL  inethyl or wood alcohol   5  by volume     You may use gasoline contaimng up to  5  methanol by volume  as long as it also  contains cosolvents and corrosion  inhibitors to protect the fuel system   Gasoline containing more than 5   methanol by volume may cause starting  and or performance problems   t may also  damage metal  rubber  and plastic parts of  your fuel system     TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION       Emission Control  System Information    Source of Emissions    The combustion process produces carbon  monoxide  oxides of nitrogen  and  hydrocarbons  Control of hydrocarbons  and oxides of nitrogen 1s very important  because  under certain conditions  they  react to form photochemical smog when  subjected to sunlight  Carbon monoxide  does not react in the same way  but it 15  toxic     Honda utilizes lean carburetor settings  and other systems to reduce the emissions  of carbon monoxide  oxides of nitrogen   and hydrocarbons     The U S  Clean Air Act    EPA regulations require all manufacturers  to furnish written instructions describing  the operation and maintenance of  emission control systems     The following instructions and  procedures must be followed in order to  keen 
69. ver  lt must be in the N  neutral     T   To start   ine  pull the chok  position for starting  3 O start    cold engine  pull the choke    knob to the CLOSED position   To restart a warm engine  leave the    The engine will not start if the choke knob in the OPEN position     gearshift lever i5 in the F  forward        R  reverse  position        START POSITION    POINTER    D not tum the throttle gnp before  starting and align the START  position with the pointer for starting  a engine     OPERATION          STARTER GRIP Electric starter   electric starter model     Press the electric starter button and  d M hold it there until the engine starts     x   When the engine starts  release the  button                   lf the engine fails to start within 5  seconds  release the button  and wait      at least 10 seconds before operating  the starter again       Using the electric starter Jor more  than 5 seconds ata time will overheat  the starter motor and can damage it        ELECTRIC STARTER   Pushing the electric starter button    BUTTON while the engine is running         5  Recoil starter damage the starter motor and  Pull the recoil starter grip slowly flywheel   until you feel resistance  then pull    briskly     Return the starter grip gently     If the choke knob was puiled to the  CLOSED position to start the engine   gradually push it to the OPEN  position as the engine warms up     Also  as the engine warms up  the  throtile grip can be turned to the  SLOW position w
70. very conceivable hazard  that can arise in performing maintenance          you can decide whether or not you  should perform a given task     A WARNING    Failure to properly follow  maintenance instructions and  precautions can cause you to be  seriously hurt or killed     Always follow the procedures and  precautions in the owner s manual        Safety Precautions    Make sure the engine 1s off before  you begin any maintenance or  repairs  This will eliminate several  potential hazards         Carbon monoxide poisoning  from engine exhaust   Be sure there 15 adequate  ventilation whenever you operate  the engine         Burns from hot parts   Let the engine and exhaust system  cool before touching         Injury from moving parts   Do not run the engine unless  instructed to do so     Read the instructions before you  begin  and make sure you have the  tools and skills required     To reduce      possthility of fire       explosion  be careful when working  around gasoline  Use only a  nonflammable solvent  not gasoline   to clean parts  Keep cigarettes   sparks  and flames away from all  fuel related purts     Wear gloves when handling the  propeller to protect your hands from  sharp edges     51    SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR    TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY  STARTER ROPE    S             B x li mm WRENCH e    S PLIERS    l             16 5 mm SOCKET       OIL CHECK SCREWDRIVER WRENCH            EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE DRIVER SPARE CLIP TOOL           OWNER S MANUAL    T
71. y Labels     on the outboard motor     Safety Messages     preceded by a safety alert symbol    and one of three signal  words  DANGER  WARNING  or CAUTION     These signal words mean           You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY  HURT if you don t follow instructions     DANGER    You CAN be KILLED      SERIOUSLY  HURT if you don t follow instructions        WARNING    You CAN be HURT if you don t follow    instructions     A CAUTION       Safety Headings     such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION   Safety Section     such as OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY     Instructions     how to use this outboard motor correctly and safely     This entire book is filled with important safety information     please read it carefully     OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY                      7    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION              7  SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS                   9      CONTROLS AND FEATURES                       10    CONTROLS AND FEATURE    IDENTIFICATION CODES                      10  COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS        11                                 S ied 14       Type  tiller handle     Engine Stop Switch and Switch Clip                14  Choke Knob      type manual choke                   14  Throttle Grip                                  15  Throttle Friction Dial                            15  Gearshift Lever                                    t5  Recoil Starter                                    16    Electric Starter Button  models equipped with    electric starter               
72. ying  handle and the lug beneath engine cover  lock lever  as shown     Lifting the outboard motor by the engine  cover  or using the installed outboard  motor as a handle or lever to move the  boat  can damage the outboard motor     75    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS    ee    Possible Cause Correction  NOT OPERATE       Check battery  Battery connections foose or corroded  Clean and tighten battery connections   Battery discharged  Recharge battery   2  Check fuses  Fuse s  burnt out  Replace fuse s   p 81      3  Use emergency starting procedure      Starter malfunction  switch malfunction  Replace or repair faulty components as  then take outboard motor to an or electrical problem in the starting necessary   authonzed Honda Marine dealer  or Circuit   refer to the shop manual           76    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS    ENGINE WILL NOT START Possible Cas  T    1  Check emergency stop switch clip  Clip not inserted in stop switch   Gearshift lever or control lever not in Shift to neutral  p 15   neutral position     Choke OPEN  tiller handle and manual Pull choke knob to CLOSED position     choke type   unless engine is warm  p 14      Throttle grip not in START position Turn throttle grip to START position  p    tiller handle type      Fast idle lever raised  side mount type                          2  Check control positions             Leave fast idle icver OFF  unless engine    15 warm  p 39         71    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS                
    
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