HONDA marine BF2.3DH, Owner'S Manual

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CONTENTS
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OPERATION ................................................................ 24
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ................... 24
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE ..................................... 24
TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT .................... 24
INFREQUENT OR OCCASIONAL USE .............. 25
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................... 25
EMERGENCY STARTING ................................... 28
STOPPING THE ENGINE ..................................... 30
Emergency Engine Stopping ............................... 30
Normal Engine Stopping ..................................... 30
THROTTLE OPERATION ..................................... 31
REVERSING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR ........... 32
STEERING .............................................................. 33
CRUISING .............................................................. 34
MOORING, BEACHING, LAUNCHING ............. 35
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ...............37
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE ..........37
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ....................................38
TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER
ROPE ...................................................................39
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..............................40
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION ................................................42
Engine Oil Level Check ......................................42
Engine Oil Change ...............................................44
Engine Oil Recommendations .............................45
Gear Case Oil Change .........................................46
Lubrication Points ................................................47
Spark Plug Service ...............................................48
REFUELING ...........................................................50
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ..............................51
Recoil Starter Rope Inspection ............................52
Anode Replacement .............................................52
Propeller Replacement .........................................53