HONDA marine BF2.3DH, Owner'S Manual

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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 6 and the
chapter titled BEFORE OPERATION.
For your safety, do not start or run the
engine in a confined or partly
enclosed area. Your engine’s exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless gas that can
collect rapidly. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Proper break-in procedure allows the
moving parts to wear in smoothly for
best performance and long service
life.
For the first 10 hours, run the
outboard motor at low speed, and
avoid full-throttle operation.
TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can
build up to dangerous levels in
closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause unconsciousness or death.
Never run this product's engine in
a closed, or even partially closed
area.
ADJUSTING BOLT AND WING NUT