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OPERATION

ON

FUEL VALVE LEVER

THROTTLE LEVER type: SA

THROTTLE GRIP type: SHA, SCHA,
LCHA

START

THROTTLE LEVER

START

THROTTLE GRIP

Move the throttle lever or the
throttle grip to the START
position.

Move the fuel valve lever to the
ON position.

Do not start the engine with the
throttle lever or the throttle grip in
the FAST position, or the boat will
move suddenly when the engine
starts.

4.

3.

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Summary of Contents for BF2D

Page 1: ...PANTONE 288 CVC DIC F101 BLACK BF2D Owner s Manual 2003 Honda Motor Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 31ZW6607 00X31 ZW6 6070 2eY11000 2003 06 Printed in Japan 31ZW6607 31ZW6607 31ZW6607 N 2004...

Page 2: ...onda 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...

Page 3: ...is intended to help you avoid damage to your outboard motor other property or the environment We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of owne...

Page 4: ...tical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining an outboard motor You must use your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a varie...

Page 5: ...tion Knob SHA SCHA LCHA type 12 Fuel Valve Lever 13 Recoil Starter Grip 13 Engine Cover Retaining Strap 13 Transom Angle Adjusting Bolt 14 Tilt Lever 14 Steering Friction Bolt 15 Clamp Screws 15 Fuel...

Page 6: ...ING 33 MOORING BEACHING LAUNCHING 34 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR 36 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE 36 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 37 TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE 38 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 39 ENGINE COVER...

Page 7: ...CTED PROBLEMS 56 ENGINE WILL NOT START 56 HARD STARTING OR STALLS AFTER STARTING 58 ENGINE WILL NOT DRIVE THE PROPELLER 59 SUBMERGED MOTOR 60 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 62 TECHNICAL INFORMATIO...

Page 8: ...vice while on the boat Familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations relating to boating and the use of outboard motors Be sure that anyone who operates the outboard motor receives proper instruc...

Page 9: ...s extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Never smoke near gasoline and keep other flames and sparks away Refuel carefully...

Page 10: ...ain 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...

Page 11: ...fer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control and feature applications Destination A TYPE CODE example S C H Throttle type H Throttle grip None Throttl...

Page 12: ...ENTILATION PLATE PROPELLER FUEL FILLER CAP CHOKE KNOB STERN BRACKET THROTTLE GRIP SHA SCHA LCHA type EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP SWITCH LANYARD CLAMP SCREW GEAR OIL LEVEL PLUG STARTER GRIP CASE PROTECTOR OI...

Page 13: ...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 switch clip is supplied with the tool kit The...

Page 14: ...nd is helpful for setting the throttle correctly when starting p The throttle lever controls engine speed An index mark on the engine cover shows throttle position and is helpful for setting the throt...

Page 15: ...ining strap to hold the engine cover closed Do not remove the engine cover while the engine is running The fuel valve opens and closes the passage between the fuel tank and the carburetor The fuel val...

Page 16: ...he wing nut Be sure that the bolt head and wing nut are seated in one of the four recesses in the adjustment slot To return the outboard motor to the normal running position hold the outboard motor an...

Page 17: ...ess 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 The steerin...

Page 18: ...DE Use the oil level inspection window to check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the outboard motor in the upright position The anode is made of a sacrificial material that helps to pr...

Page 19: ...oat on which it is to be installed Refer to the boat s certification plate for recommended maximum horsepower If the certification plate information is not available contact the boat dealer or manufac...

Page 20: ...en installing check that the outboard motor is high enough from the water level to keep the engine under case from waves splash etc when the engine is stopped with the boat fully loaded If the outboar...

Page 21: ...M ANGLE ADJUSTMENT INSTALLATION Use the transom angle adjusting bolt p to adjust the angle of the outboard motor so the propeller is perpendicular to the surface of the water 22 03 05 30 15 07 53 31ZW...

Page 22: ...ow 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 rel...

Page 23: ...y installed Check that all controls are operating properly Replace any damaged parts Check that all fasteners are in place and securely tightened Check to be sure the propeller is undamaged p Check th...

Page 24: ...engine s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death The transom angle adjusting bolt is used to adjust the angle of the out...

Page 25: ...your wrist as shown The engine will not start or run unless the clip is in the switch Always attach the lanyard to your PFD or to your wrist before starting the engine The emergency stop switch clip a...

Page 26: ...START THROTTLE GRIP Move the throttle lever or the throttle grip to the START position Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position Do not start the engine with the throttle lever or the throttle grip...

Page 27: ...esistance then pull briskly Return the starter grip gently To start a cold engine pull the choke knob to the CLOSED position To restart a warm engine leave the choke knob in the OPEN position Also as...

Page 28: ...e flywheel as shown If the recoil starter is not working properly you can start the engine manually using the emergency starter rope supplied with the tool kit Remove the engine cover Set the controls...

Page 29: ...nd correct the problem so you can use the recoil starter The recoil starter assembly p should be reinstalled after the recoil starter is working again Install the recoil starter assembly with the engi...

Page 30: ...SHA SCHA LCHA THROTTLE GRIP SLOW To stop the engine in an emergency pull the clip out of the engine stop switch by pulling the lanyard We suggest that you stop the engine this way occasionally to veri...

Page 31: ...nt that the engine does not stop when you push the engine stop switch pull the emergency engine stop switch lanyard If the engine continues to run move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position and pul...

Page 32: ...A SCHA LCHA THROTTLE FRICTION KNOB Use the throttle friction knob to help hold a constant throttle setting while cruising Turn the knob clockwise to increase throttle grip friction for holding a const...

Page 33: ...reverse or from reverse to forward reduce the engine speed to SLOW or the boat could capsize When operating in reverse proceed with caution to avoid hitting any underwater obstructions with the propel...

Page 34: ...e steering friction for holding a steady course Turn the bolt counterclockwise to decrease friction for easy turning Steer by moving the tiller handle opposite the direction you want the boat to turn...

Page 35: ...angle too large Incorrect causes boat to squat Transom angle too small Incorrect causes boat to plow It is necessary to adjust the transom angle to compensate for changes in boat load weight distribut...

Page 36: ...motor The 75 position is not an operating position Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve lever off Close the fuel tank vent by turning the vent knob clockwise With the motor in the forward position...

Page 37: ...d motor Applying excessive force to the tiller handle can damage it If the motor is tilted in the reverse position crankcase oil will enter the cylinder and may cause difficult starting or may prevent...

Page 38: ...care for your outboard motor the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection procedures and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more...

Page 39: ...ould perform a given task Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs This will eliminate several potential hazards Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you...

Page 40: ...EWDRIVER EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP 8 10 mm WRENCH PLIERS SPARK PLUG WRENCH The following tools are supplied with the outboard motor for simple maintenance procedures and emergency repairs An emergenc...

Page 41: ...Check Check adjust Check adjust Check adjust Replace Check Check Check adjust Replace Each use First month or 10 hrs 2 2 Every year or 150 hrs 2 2 Every 6 months or 50 hrs 2 2 3 Emission related items...

Page 42: ...ths or 50 hrs 1 2 Every year or 150 hrs 2 2 Each use Every 2 years If necessary 2 Replace Replace Check Replace Check tightness Grease Clean Check 3 For professional commercial use log hours of operat...

Page 43: ...to the outboard motor To remove the engine cover unhook the engine cover retaining strap then lift the engine cover off the outboard motor To install the engine cover place the cover on the outboard...

Page 44: ...d Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position and turn the fuel cap vent knob clockwise to close the fuel vent Loosen the oil drain bolt and turn the motor on its tiller handle side Remove the oil d...

Page 45: ...service life Use 4 stroke automotive detergent oil SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general use The SAE oil viscosity and service classification are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommend...

Page 46: ...CEIVER Wipe the outside of the engine with a cloth dipped in oil Apply marine waterproof grease to the following parts lubrication 10 hours or a month after the date of purchase for initial then every...

Page 47: ...with a spark plug wrench and screwdriver supplied in the tool kit Inspect the spark plug Replace it if the electrodes is worn or if the insulators is cracked or chipped Clean the spark plug with a wi...

Page 48: ...hand to avoid cross threading After the spark plug seats tighten with a spark plug wrench supplied in the tool kit to compress the sealing washer If reinstalling the used spark plug tighten 1 8 1 4 tu...

Page 49: ...mes 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 immediat...

Page 50: ...knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load change brands of gaso...

Page 51: ...he anode must be exposed to the water in order to protect the outboard motor Always keep the emergency starter rope on the boat in case the recoil starter rope fails Inspect the recoil starter rope an...

Page 52: ...teriorate if used in saltwater 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 propelle...

Page 53: ...el tank and carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend your storage temperatures and whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled The air i...

Page 54: ...oved gasoline container When adding a fuel stabilizer fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline If only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage If you keep a conta...

Page 55: ...ce water heater or clothes dryer Also avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor or where power tools are operated To carry the outboard motor hold it by the carrying handle as shown Select...

Page 56: ...stic as a dust cover A nonporous cover will trap moisture promoting rust and corrosion Check your outboard motor as described in the chapter of this manual If storing horizontally be sure to fold the...

Page 57: ...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 Secure the...

Page 58: ...top switch clip Check control positions Clip not inserted in stop switch Choke OPEN Insert clip in stop switch Pull choke knob to CLOSED position unless engine is warm p Throttle lever or grip not in...

Page 59: ...uck valves etc Replace or repair faulty components as necessary Dry and reinstall spark plug Start engine with choke and throttle open Spark plug wet with fuel flooded engine Spark plug faulty fouled...

Page 60: ...k vent p Bad fuel boat stored without treating or draining gasoline or refueled with bad fuel Remove and inspect spark plug Spark plug faulty fouled or improperly gapped Clean gap or replace spark plu...

Page 61: ...place shear pin p Replace or repair faulty components as necessary Broken shear pin Damaged gearshift mechanism Possible Cause Correction Check shear pin Take outboard motor to an authorized Honda mar...

Page 62: ...ontamination then a second engine oil change should be performed after running the engine for half an hour Remove the spark plug p and remove the clip from the engine switch Pull the recoil starter gr...

Page 63: ...e engine for a half hour or longer As soon as possible take the outboard motor to an authorized Honda marine dealer for inspection and service Pour a teaspoon of engine oil into the spark plug hole th...

Page 64: ...ngine serial number in the space provided on this page You will need these numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries p The product identification number is stamped on...

Page 65: ...etor 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 than this if no carburetor modificat...

Page 66: ...line containing up to 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15 MTBE by...

Page 67: ...stems to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase emissions beyond the legal limit Among those ac...

Page 68: ...service 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 Misfiring or backfiring...

Page 69: ...ine A Star label was applied to this outboard motor in accordance with the requirements of the California Air Resources Board for healthier lifestyle and environment burns up to 30 40 percent less gas...

Page 70: ...ndards Engines meeting these standards have 20 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines The three star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Personal Watercraft and Ou...

Page 71: ...00 100 rpm No other adjustment is needed 0 08 0 02 mm 0 11 0 02 mm See page 45 See shop manual See shop manual ULTRA LOW EMISSION Gear case Engine Engine Gear case Intake Exhaust Transistorized Igniti...

Page 72: ...tomer Relations Office You can write 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 inf...

Page 73: ...71 WIRING DIAGRAM 03 05 30 15 17 25 31ZW6601_072...

Page 74: ...D FEATURES 9 CONTROLS AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES 9 CRUISING 33 Customer Service Information 70 EMERGENCY STARTING 26 Emission Control System Information 65 Engine Cover REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...

Page 75: ...pection 49 REFUELING 47 REMOVAL FROM STORAGE 54 REVERSING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR 31 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 22 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS 8 Serial Number Locations 62 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR 36 Spark...

Page 76: ...A SCHA LCHA type 12 Throttle Grip SHA SCHA LCHA type 12 Throttle Lever SA type only 12 THROTTLE OPERATION 30 Tilt Lever 14 TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE 38 Transom Angle Adjusting Bolt 14 TRANSO...

Page 77: ...PANTONE 288 CVC DIC F101 BLACK BF2D Owner s Manual 2003 Honda Motor Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 31ZW6607 00X31 ZW6 6070 2eY11000 2003 06 Printed in Japan 31ZW6607 31ZW6607 31ZW6607 N 2004...

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