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Summary of Contents for Marine BF25A

Page 1: ...HONDA BF25Al3OA mmRinE Owner s Manual 2001Honda Motor Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 2002 ...

Page 2: ... 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 publicati...

Page 3: ...t information 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 ownership The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer When your outboard motor needs scheduled maintenance keep in mind that your Honda marin...

Page 4: ...You must use your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety Labels on the outboard motor Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol A and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean You WILL be KILLED orSERIOUSLY HURT if you don t followinstructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t foll...

Page 5: ... Grip 16 Electric Starter Button 16 R Type 16 Ignition Switch 16 Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch 17 Choke Fast Idle Lever 18 GearshiftIThrottle Control Lever 18 Manual Choke Knob 20 Common Controls 20 Engine Cover Latch 20 Transom Angle Adjusting Rod 20 Trim Tab 21 Steering Friction Bolt 21 Tilt Lever 22 INSTRUMENTS 22 Fuel Gauge 22 INDICATORS 22 Oil Pressure Indicator 22 Cooling SystemIndic...

Page 6: ...PERATION 33 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 33 BREAK IN PROCEDURE 33 TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 34 PORTABLE FUEL TANK 35 FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS 35 FUEL PRIMING 36 STARTING THE ENGINE 36 H Type 36 R Type 39 EMERGENCY STARTING 41 STOPPING THE ENGINE 44 Emergency Engine Stopping 44 Normal Engine Stopping 44 THROTTLE OPERATION 46 H Type 46 R Type 47 STEERING 48 H Type 48 R Type 48 CRUISING 49 SHALLOW WATER OP...

Page 7: ... Level Check 60 Gear Oil Change 61 Lubrication Points 63 Spark PlugService 65 REFUELING 67 FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS 68 Portable Fuel Tank and Filter Cleaning 70 Recoil Starter Rope Inspection 71 Anode Replacement 71 Propeller Replacement 72 Fuel PumpFilter Inspection and Replacement 68 STORAGE 73 STORAGE PREPARATION 73 Cleaning and Flushing 73 Fuel 75 Engine Oil 76 STORAGE PRECAUTIONS 77 REMOVAL FROM ...

Page 8: ...PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT GOES OFF AND ENGINE SPEEDIS LIMITED 85 OVERHEATING INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED 86 SUBMERGED MOTOR 87 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 89 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 89 Serial Number Locations 89 Carburetor Modificationfor High Altitude Operation 90 Oxygenated Fuels 91 Star Label 94 Specifications 96 CONSUMER INFORMATION 100 WIRING DIAGRAMS 101 INDEX 10...

Page 9: ...afeguards to protect people and property Know how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency Understand the use of all controls 0 Stop the engine immediately if anyone fallsoverboard and do not run the engine while the boat is near anyone in the water 0 Always stop the engine if you must leave the controls for any reason Attach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator 0 Alwa...

Page 10: ...from theboat for refueling Keep the portable fuel tank away from the battery or other potential spark sources Refuel carefullyto 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 Carbon MonoxideHazard Exhaust gascontains poisonous carbon monoxide Avoid inhalation of exhaust...

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Page 12: ...ations BF25AlBF30A are provided with the following types according to the shaft length control system and start system 0 According to Shaft Length S Short Shaft L Long Shaft X Extra Long Shaft H Tiller Handle Control R Remote Control 0 According to Control System LRSA L R S Example Destination A United States S Electric Starter R Remote Control H Tiller Handle S Short Shaft L Long Shaft X Extra Lo...

Page 13: ...E OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK STARTER GRIP THROTTLE GRIP I OIL FILLERCAP p il starter type OIL INDICATOR PRESSURE LIGHT I RSHIFT LEVER CHOKE KNOB 0 DRAIN SCREW EXHAUST PORT STOPSWITCH WASH IPLUG PROPELLER WATER INTAKE SPARE EMERGENCY LANYARD Flush plug STOP SWITCH CLIP GEAR OIL DRAIN BOLT 11 ...

Page 14: ...NTROLS AND FEATURES R Type remote control OIL FILLER CAP OIL PRESSURE TILT LEVER OVERHEATING INDICATOR LIGHT LEVEL PLUG STOP SWITCH GEAR OIL EXHAUST PORT WATER INTAKE DRAIN PLUG PROPELLER I SWITCH CLIP 12 ...

Page 15: ...CONTROLS AND FEATURES Fuel Tank optional equipment FUEL GAUGE VENT KNOB FUEL TANK standard equipment PRIMING BULB FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR female 13 ...

Page 16: ...attached to the operator s PFD Personal Flotation Device or worn around the wrist as shown When used as described the engine stop switch and lanyard system stops the engineif the operator falls away from thecontrols A spare emergency stop switch clip is provided near the engine stop switch Choke Knob CHOKE KNOB The choke knob opens and closes the choke valves in the carburetors The CLOSEDposition ...

Page 17: ...on Turn the knob clockwise to increase friction for holding a throttle setting while cruising Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease friction for easy throttle grip rotation Gearshift Lever R GEARSHIFT LEVER The gearshiftlever is used to select F forward N neutral or R reverse gears The enginecan be started with the gearshift lever in the N neutral position only If the gearshift lever is in th...

Page 18: ... starter GEARSHIFT LEVER R reverse N neutral ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON Press the starter button to operate the electric starter for starting the engine The electric starter button can be used to operate the starter motor only when the gearshift lever p 15 is in the N neutral position and the clip is in the enginestop switch R Type remote control For panel mount or top mount remote control informatio...

Page 19: ... switch to the OFF position stops the engine Switch Clipand Emergency Stop Switch side mount type EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH I LANYARD SWITCH CLIP I LANYARD SWITCH CLIP The switch clip must be inserted in the emergency stop switch in order for the engineto start and run The lanyard must be attached to the operator s PFD Personal Flotation Device or worn around the wrist as shown When used as described ...

Page 20: ...lso increase the idlespeed to prevent stalling IDLE LEVER The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting and for restarting a warm engine Gearshift Throttle Control Lever side mount type GEARSHIFTRHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER HL RELEASE LEVER The control lever automatically locks itself in the N neutral position To move thelever out of the N neutral position you must squ...

Page 21: ...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 47 Less friction allows easier control lever movement More friction helps to hold a steady throttle setting while cruising GEARSHIFTD HROTTLE CONTROLLEVER N neutral 19 ...

Page 22: ...arich fuel mixturewill be provided to the engine Common Controls Engine Cover Latch UNLA 0 I o COVER FRONT SIDE The enginecover latch fastens the engine cover to the outboard motor TransomAngle Adjusting Rod The transom angle adjusting rod limits the tilt angle of the outboard motor when fully lowered TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD TO CHANGE 1 iJ7 TO LOCK LOCKED POSITION 2...

Page 23: ... uncompensated torque steer would make the outboard motor tend to turn to one side When the trim tab is correctly adjusted p 57 steering effort is equal in either direction Steering Friction Bolt The steering friction bolt 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...

Page 24: ...ching launching or mooring To tilt move the lever to the TILT position then raise the outboard motor until the tilt mechanism engages at 30 45 or 75 p 50 INSTRUMENTS Fuel Gauge FUEL GAUGE A fuel gaugeis built into the capof the portable fueltank INDICATORS Oil Pressure Indicator R type I 0 I A OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT 22 ...

Page 25: ...r Rtype 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 theresult of clogged water intakes Cooling SystemIndicator COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR Water should flow fromthe cooling system indicator while the engine is running This sh...

Page 26: ... engine speed if the outboard motor is tilted excessively or when ventilation occurs during a sharp turn If the overrev limiter is activated check thetrim angle of the outboard motor Anode The anode is made of a sacrificial material that helps to protect the outboard motor from corrosion The trim tab functions asan anode Portable Fuel Tank The portable fueltank has a capacity of 6 6 US gal 25Q and...

Page 27: ...om the boat Open the vent knob 2 or 3 turns before starting the engine p 35 Fuel Priming Bulb OUTLET END INLET END TANK A priming bulb is built into the fuel hose that connects the fuel tank to the outboard motor Before starting the engine squeeze the priming bulb until itfeels firm This will ensure that fuel is supplied to the engine p 36 25 ...

Page 28: ...rd motor should have a horsepower rating which provides 80 of the maximum recommended horsepower for the boat 26 BOAT TRANSOM REQUIREMENTS Honda BF25Aand BF3OA outboarc motors can beinstalled on a boat transom having a thickness range of 1 3 2 2 inches 35 57 mm INSTALLATION POSITION STERN CENTER LINE Install the outboard motor onthe center of the boat transom The antiventilation plate of the outbo...

Page 29: ...eeds to be modified to accommodate the outboard motor contact the boat manufacturer and follow their recommendations for corrective action ATTACHMENT CLAMP SCREW SAFETY ROPE TRANSOM BOARD Attach the stembracket to the boat transom by tightening the clamp screws Attach a rope from the boat to the hole inthe stem bracket This will help to prevent accidental loss of the outboard motor You may further...

Page 30: ...d electrical accessories for the boat should be connected to the battery The battery should be kept in a corrosion resistant battery box that is securely mounted in a location away from the fuel tank and protected from water and direct sunlight Types WithElectric Starter These types areequipped with battery cables Thepositive cable has a red band at the battery connector The negative cable has a b...

Page 31: ...er which should be attached when the plug is removed in order to keep the receptacle clean and dry Battery Minimum Requirements 12V 70AH Battery Terminals 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 connec...

Page 32: ...INSTALLATION pEiq Be careful toavoid connecting the battery in reversepolarity as that will damage thebattery charging system i n the outboard motor 30 ...

Page 33: ...tach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to your PFD orto your wrist IS YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY TO GO For your safety and to maximize the service life of your equipment it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the outboard motor to check its condition Be sure to take care of any problem you find or have your authorized Honda Marine dealer correct it before you operate...

Page 34: ...alled Check that all controls are operating properly Replace any damaged parts Check that all fasteners arein place and securely tightened 32 Maintenance Inspection Check the engine oil level p 58 Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage Check to be sure the propeller is undamaged and the castle nut is secured with the cotter pin p 72 Check that the anode is not excessively ...

Page 35: ...0hours Proper break in operation allows the moving parts to wear insmoothly for best performance and long service life First 15 minutes Run the engineat trolling speed Use 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 000rpm which is about 10 to 30 of maximum throttle opening Next 60 minutes Run the ...

Page 36: ... outboard motor from being trimmed too low p 49 To adjust first tilt the outboard motor so it is not resting on the rod Push the rod in and turn the end of the rod up so the latch will fall into line with the rod Remove therod and reinsert it in the desired position Push the rod in and turn the end of the rod down so the latch will fall to the locked position Then release the rod Do not allow wate...

Page 37: ... fuel tank in the boat so it won t move around and become damaged Before use open the fuel tank vent by turning the vent knob at least 2 or 3 turns counterclockwise 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 Handlefuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS FUEL HOS...

Page 38: ... because that could flood thecarburetors STARTING THE ENGINE H Type tiller handle ENGINE STOP I SWITCH CLIP LANYARD 1 Put theemergency stop switch clip in the engine stop switch and attach the lanyard to your PFD Personal Flotation Device or to your wrist as shown The enginewill not start or run unless the clip is in the switch The emergency stop switch clip and lanyard system is a safety device t...

Page 39: ...e enginewill not start if the gearshift lever is in the F forward or R reverse position CHOKE KNOB 3 To start a cold engine pull the choke knobto the CLOSED position To restart a warm engine leave the chokeknob in the OPEN position POINTER THROTTLE GRIP 4 Align the START position with the pointer for starting the engine 37 ...

Page 40: ... overheat the starter motor and can damage it Pushing the electric starter button while the engine is running can damage the starter motor and flywheel 6 If the choke knobwas pulled to the CLOSED position to start the engine gradually push it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up Also asthe engine warms up the throttle grip can be turned to the SLOWposition without stalling 7 Before getting ...

Page 41: ...FD Personal Flotation Device or to your wrist as shown The enginewill not start or run unless the clip is in the switch The emergency stop switch clip and lanyard system is 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 orto your wrist before starting the engine N neutral 2 Set the control lever in the N n...

Page 42: ...r is lowered 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 failsto start within 5 seconds release the key and wait at least 10seconds before operating the starter again Using the electric starterf or more than 5 seconds at a time will ov...

Page 43: ... 5 C warm up the engine for at least 10minutes at 2 000rpm During the warm up period check the oil pressure indicator p 22 overheating indicator p 22 and cooling system indicator p 23 If the indicators show any abnormal condition immediately stop the engineand determine the cause of the problem Refer to TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS p 79 EMERGENCY STARTING If the battery is discharged or the ...

Page 44: ...et the controls the sameas for normal starting see pages 35 40 Use the choke and fast idle controls if needed Turn theignition switch key to the ON position 4 Set theknotted end of the emergency starter rope in the notch in the flywheel Wind the rope clockwise around the flywheel as shown FLYWHEEL EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE 5 Pull the emergency starter rope slowly until resistance is felt then pull br...

Page 45: ...njury Do not operate the outboard motor without the enginecover Use extreme care when installing the engine cover OPERATION 8 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 9 Have your closest authorized Honda marine dealer check your electr...

Page 46: ...r emergency stop switch by pulling the lanyard We suggest that you stop the engine this way occasionally to verify that the engineor emergency stop switch is operating properly 44 SWITCH CLIP Normal Engine Stopping THROTTLE GRIP N neutral CONTR LEVER 1 Move the throttle grip to the slowest speed and control gears to N neutral position ...

Page 47: ...GNITION SWITCH KEY 2 Turn the ignition switch key to the OFF position or press the engine stop switch until the engine stops 3 When the boat is not in use remove and store the ignition key and the emergency stop switch clip and lanyard 45 ...

Page 48: ... enginecan 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 F forward position THROTTLE RELEASE Use the throttle friction knobto help hold a constant throttle setting while cruising Turn the knobclockwise to increase throttle grip frictionfor holding a constant speed Turn the knob counter...

Page 49: ...he control lever cannot be moved from the N neutral position unless the neutral release lever is squeezed Moving the control lever beyond the gear selection range increases engine speed FRICTION TO DECREASE ADJUSTER FRICTION Adjust the throttle friction adjuster so the control lever will hold a constant throttle setting while cruising 47 ...

Page 50: ...turn TO DE STEERING Use thesteering friction lever to help hold a steady course while cruising Turn the knobclockwise to increase steering friction for holding a steady course Turn the knobcounterclockwise to decrease friction for easy turning R Type remote control Steer theboat in the same manner as an automobile 48 ...

Page 51: ...and check the trim angle of the outboard motor Trim Install the outboard motor at the best trim angle for stable cruising and maximum power Trim angle too large Incorrect causes boat to squat Trim angle too small Incorrect causes boat to plow It is necessary to trim the angleof the outboard motor to compensate for changes in boat load weight distribution water conditions or propeller selection Und...

Page 52: ...sing the tilt lever so the propeller and gear case won t hit the bottom 45 To tilt the outboard motor move the tilt lever to the TILTposition then raise the outboard motor to the 30 or 45 position by pulling on the engine cover grip pmq Do not use the tiller handle as a lever to raise the outboard motor Applying excessiveforce to thetiller handle can damage it While theoutboard motor is tilted pro...

Page 53: ...ise the outboard motor slightly to disengage the tilt mechanism then slowly lower the outboard motor MOORING BEACHING LAUNCHING 75 when mooring To 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 75 position Stop the engine beforetilting the outboard motor The 75 position is not an operating positi...

Page 54: ...s that are more difficult orrequire 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 authorized Honda marine dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use Remember ...

Page 55: ...tenance or repairs This will eliminate several potential hazards Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engineand 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 tool...

Page 56: ...d 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 beavailable if you need them 10 X 12mm WRENCH 8 mm WRENCH FLAT SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER w OIL CHECK SCREWDRIVER 18 X 19 mm SOCKET WRENCH PLIERS c U SCREWDRIVER HANDLE L TOOL BAG 54 ...

Page 57: ...ly 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 professional commercial use log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals 55 ...

Page 58: ... comes first Emission related items 1 Lubricate more frequently whenused 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 Hondashop manual for service procedures 3 For professional commercial use log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals 56 ...

Page 59: ... in either direction If steering effort is unequal loosen the trim tab bolt and adjust the angle of the trim tab Retighten the trim tab bolt securely 1 A TIGHTENING BOLT TRIM TAB If less effort is required to make left turns move the back of the trim tab left I A TIGHTENING B o L T G H TRIM TAB If less effort is required to make right turns move the back of the trim tab right Adjust the trim tab i...

Page 60: ...k Check the engine oil level with the engine stoppedand the outboard motor in the vertical position 1 Unlatch and remove the engine cover 2 Remove the dipstick and wipeit clean 3 Insert the dipstick all the way in then remove it and checkthe oil level shown on the dipstick OIL FILLER CAP 4 If the oil level is low removethe oil filler cap and addoil to reach the upper limit mark shown onthe dipstic...

Page 61: ...and tighten it securely p i i q Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful tothe environment If you change your own oil please dispose of the used oilproperly Put it in a sealed container and take it to a recycling center Do not discard it in a trash bin or dump it on the ground 4 With the outboard motor in a vertical position fill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick p 58 with the recommen...

Page 62: ...e recommended range The SAEoil viscosity and service classification are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends that you use API SERVICE category SG or SH 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 in the vertical position LEVEL PLUG DRAIN PLUG Remove the oillevel p...

Page 63: ...Place a suitable container below the oil drain hole to catch the used oil then remove the oil level plug and oil drain plug 2 Remove any metal particles from the magnetic end of the oil drain Plug 3 Allow the used oil to drain completely then install an oil pump adapter in the oil drain hole If water or contaminated milky colored oil flows out the drain hole when the plug is removed have theoutboa...

Page 64: ...e oil level plug and the oil drain plug GEAR OIL CAPACITY 0 29 US qt 0 27 J 0 24 Imp st Outboard motor SAE 90 hypoid gear oil API Serviceclassification GL 4 or GL 5 62 OIL LEVELPLUG TORQUE 2 6 Ibf f 3 5 N m 0 36 kgf m Avoid losing more than 1 fl oz 30 cm3 while reinstalling the drain Plug OIL DRAINPLUG TORQUE 2 6 Ibfmft 3 5 N m 0 36kgfmm ...

Page 65: ...grease to the followingparts then every 20 hours or amonth after the date of purchase for initial 100hours or 6 months I NOTICE I Apply anticorrosion oil to pivot surfaceswhere grease cannot penetrate THROTTLE REEL TILT SHAFT Apply Honda Marine Corrosion Inhibitor or equivalent to all areas under the engine coverexcept the belts 63 ...

Page 66: ...SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ADJUSTING ROD 1 64 ...

Page 67: ...lugs 3 Remove thespark plugs with a spark plug wrench and screwdriver supplied in the tool kit SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG CAPS WRENCH 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 60 0 70 mm 5 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a suitable gauge The gap should b...

Page 68: ...t to compress the sealing washer If reinstalling the used spark plugs tighten 1 8 1 4turn after the spark plugs seat If reinstalling new spark plugs tighten 1 2turn after the spark plugs seat Loose spark plugs can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plugs can damage the threads in the cylinder head 8 Attach the spark plug caps 9 Install and lock the engine cover 66 ...

Page 69: ...LEVEL line After refueling install the capand tighten it securely Turn the vent knob clockwise to the CLOSED position and return the fueltank to the boat Gasoline ishighly flammable andexplosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop the engine and keep heat sparks and flame away Handlefuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately Never refill the fuel tank inside a buildin...

Page 70: ...of gasoline If spark knock orpinging persists see an authorized Honda marine dealer 68 Running the engine withpersistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is misuse and the Distributor s Limited Warranty does not cover parts damaged by misuse Fuel Pump Filter Inspection and Replacement The fuel pump filter is located under the ...

Page 71: ...ent replace the filter as described in the following steps Always replace the filter at the scheduled replacement interval p 56 4 Disconnect the fuel hose fromthe outboard motor and place clamps on the fuel hoses on each side of the filter to prevent fuel leakage when the fuelhoses are disconnected FUEL HOSES FUEL HOSE CLIPS 5 Remove the fueltubes from the used filter and discard the filter To eas...

Page 72: ...ty the portable fuel tank into an approved gasoline container Use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel Rinse the fueltank with nonflammable solvent to remove any accumulated sediment Fuel Tank Filter TANK FILTER JOINT Fuel Connector TANK FILTER JOINT Fuel Connector FILTER 1 Unscrew the fuelhose connector by turning it counterclockwise then remove the fuel hose connector and fuel filter from the tank 2 ...

Page 73: ...Replacement The trim tab functions asan anode It is made of a sacrificial material that helps to protect the outboard motor from corrosion Replace the anodewhen it has been reduced to about half its original size or if it is crumbling N O T I C E Painting or coating the anode will defeat its purpose and will leadto rust and corrosion damage to the outboard motor The anode must be exposed to the wa...

Page 74: ...ay have sharp edges so wear heavy gloves to protect your hands Removal Remove thecotter pin unscrew the castle nut remove the washer then remove thepropeller and thrust washer PROPELLER COTTER PIN stainless Installation Install the propeller in the reverse order of removal I NOTICE 1 Install the thrust washer with the grooved side toward the gear case Use a genuine Honda cotter pin the pin ends as...

Page 75: ... of oil Lubricate controls with a silicone spray lubricant Cleaning Wash the outsideof the outboard motor with clean fresh water to remove mud salt seaweed etc Flushing Withthe Honda Garden Hose Adapter WASH PLUG flush plug 1 Remove thewash plug and sealing washer from theWASH plug hole in the gear case Be sure not to remove the oil level plug from the OIL LEVEL plug hole in the gear case GARDEN H...

Page 76: ...Start the engine Monitor the cooling system indicator Stop the engine if water does not come out of the cooling system indicator and check the freshwater supply If the freshwater supply is insufficient it may be necessary to temporarily cover the threewater intakes with duct tape 7 Allow the engine to run at idle for at least 5 minutes to clean the inside of the motor TAPE 8 Stop themotor and remo...

Page 77: ... 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 fuelsystem damage or engineperformance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation You can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel t...

Page 78: ...REW 2 CARBURETOR DRAIN SCREW 3 CARBURETOR DRAIN SCREW DRAIN HOSE 6 After thoroughlydraining the carburetors tighten the drain screws securely 7 Reinsall the drain hose back on the 3 carburetor Engine Oil 1 Change the engine oil and the oil filter p 59 2 Remove the spark plugs p 65 and removethe clip fromthe engine or emergency stop switch 3 Pour a tablespoon 5 10cm3 of clean engine oil into eachcy...

Page 79: ...ally by mounting it on a stand CASE PROTECTORS If it is necessary to store the outboard motor horizontally drain the carburetors p 75 and drain the engine oil p 59 before removing the outboard motor from the boat Position the outboard motor with its carburetor side down andcushion it with protective packing material Cover the outboard motor to keep out dust Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover...

Page 80: ...y p 48 If there is 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 theoutboard motor in either the vertical or horizontal position s...

Page 81: ...referto the shop manual TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Possible Cause Correction Battery connections loose or Recharge battery Battery discharged connections corroded Clean andtighten battery Fuse burnt out I Replacefuse p 84 Starter malfunction switch malfunction or electrical problem Replace orrepair faulty in the starting circuit components as necessary I 79 ...

Page 82: ...n stop switch Gearshift lever or control lever not in neutral position Shift toneutral p 15 Pull choke knobto CLOSED Choke OPEN tiller handle type position unless engine is warm p 14 Throttle grip not in START position p 37 position tiller handle type Turn throttle grip to START Choke and fast idle lever not raised side mounttype I Raise choke andfast idle lever unless engine is warm p 40 ...

Page 83: ... treating or draining gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Spark plugs faulty fouled or improperly gapped Spark plugs wet withfuel flooded engine Carburetor malfunction fuel pump failure ignition malfunction stuck valves etc Correction Refuel p 67 Open fueltank vent p 25 Squeeze priming bulb p 36 Replace fuelfilters p 68 Drain fueltank and carburetors p 75 Refill with fresh gasoline p 67 Clean g...

Page 84: ...osed portable fuel tank Fuel hose not primed Fuel pumpfilter or fueltank clogged Bad fuel boat stored without treating or draining gasoline or refueled with bad fuel Correction Pull choke knobto CLOSED position unless engine is warm p 14 Turn throttle grip to START p 37 Raise choke and fast idle lever unless engine is warm p 40 Open fuel tank vent p 25 Squeeze priming bulb p 36 Replace fuel filter...

Page 85: ...ard motor to an authorized Honda Marine dealer or referto the shopmanual Possible Cause Spark plugs faulty fouledor improperly gapped Carburetor malfunction fuel pump failure ignition malfunction etc Possible Cause Water intake screens clogged Faulty thermostat or water pump Correction Clean gap orreplace spark plugs P 65 Replace or repair faulty components as necessary Correction Clean water inta...

Page 86: ...not start or run Fuse Replacement 1 With the engine stopped remove the engine cover 2 Remove thefuse caselid 3 Remove and inspect the fuse If a fuse is burnt out install a replacement fuse of the specified rating The outboard motor is supplied with spare fuse in the fuse holder DESIGNATED FUSE 15A 1 Never use afuse with a rating greater than specified Serious damage to the electrical system could ...

Page 87: ...engine lubrication system If the throttle is closed suddenly after full throttle operation engine speed may drop below the specified idle rpm and that could activate the engine protection system momentarily If low oil pressure activates the engine protection system stop the engine check the engine oil level p 58 and add oil if needed With the engine oil at the recommended level restart the engine ...

Page 88: ...heating activates the engine protection system idle the enginein neutral and check the cooling system indicator If water is 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 If there is no water flowing from the ...

Page 89: ...s of water contamination then a second engine oil change should be performed after running the engine for half an hour 4 Remove the spark plugs p 65 and remove the clip from the emergency stop or engine switch Recoil starter type Pull the recoil starter grip rotate the flywheel a fewrevolutions to completely expel any water from the cylinders Electric starter type Remove the flywheel cover followi...

Page 90: ...6 Reinstall the spark plugs and put the emergency stop switch clip into the switch 7 Attempt to start the engine If the engine failsto start remove the spark plugs clean and dry them then reinstall the spark plugs and attempt to start the engine again If the engine starts and no mechanical damage is evident continue to run the enginefor a half hour or longer Be sure the water level is at least two...

Page 91: ...al or warranty inquiries p 100 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION RIGHT STERN BRACKET PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The product identification number is stamped on a plate attached to the right stern bracket Product identification number STARTER MOTOR ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The engineserial number is stamped on the cylinder block under the starter motor which is located in the front of the engine En...

Page 92: ...nda marine dealer perform this carburetor modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepowerwill decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 foot 300 meter increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepowerwill be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made pi7iG i When the carburetors have been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixture will be too lean f o r...

Page 93: ...e containing up to 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15 MTBE by volume METHANOL methyl or wood alcohol 5 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 5 methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel syst...

Page 94: ...de oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons The U S and California Clean Air Acts EPA andCalifornia regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emission control systems The followinginstructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda enginewithin the emission standards Tampering and Altering Ta...

Page 95: ...sign replacement parts are manufactured to the samestandards 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 A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part will not adversely affect emission performance The manu...

Page 96: ...abel means Cleaner Marine Engine This enginehas been certified asa 7 0 w 0 The Symbolfor 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 ...

Page 97: ...marine engines Two Stars Very Low Emission The two star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s 2004 exhaust emission standards Engines meetingthese standards have 20 lower emissions than One Star Low Emissionengines Three Stars Ultra Low Emission The three star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s 2008 exhaust emissionstandards Engines meetingthese sta...

Page 98: ... gasoline Fuel Diaphragm type fuel pump 86 pump octane or higher Tank capacity Forward Neutral Reverse dog type Gear change 6 61 US gal 25 0 0 5 50 Impgal Steering angle 3 stages adjustment 30 45 and 75 Tilt angle 5 stages 4 80 120 160 200 Transom angle 40 right and left Tune Up Spark plug gap See page 65 0 024 0 028 in Idle speed 900 50 rprn See shop manual Exhaust 0 20 b 0 02 mrn cold See shop I...

Page 99: ...ward Neutral Reverse dog type Gear change 6 61 US gal 25 0 Q 5 50 Imp gal Steering angle 5 stages 4 80 120 160 200 Transom angle 40 right andleft steering system Motor mounted Remote control 3 stages adjustment 30 45 and 75 Tilt angle Tune Up Spark plug gap See page 65 0 024 0 028 in Idle speed 900 50 rpm See shop manual Exhaust 0 20 t 0 02 rnrn cold See shop Intake 0 12 t 0 02 m m Valve clearance...

Page 100: ...t 1 6 0 1 4 Imp qt CARE3 star label Water cooling with thermostat Cooling system VERY LOW EMISSION Exhaust system DR7EA NGK Spark plugs Thru hub Tune Up I Spark plug gap 0 024 0 028 in I See page 65 1 0 60 0 70 mm Idle speed 900 50 rpm I See shop manual Valve clearance manualExhaust 0 20 f0 02 mm cold See shop Intake 0 12 0 02 mm Other specifications No other adiustment is needed Honda outboards a...

Page 101: ...API standard SG or SH SAE 1OW 30 Gear case API standard GL4 5 Engine Gear case SAE 90 outboard gear oil 1 7USqt 1 6Q 1 4Impqt 0 31 US qt 0 29 Q 0 26 Imp qt CARB star label Water cooling with thermostat Cooling system VERY LOW EMISSION Thru hub Exhaust system Spark plugs Diaphragm type fuel pump Fuel pump DR7EA NGK Automotive unleaded gasoline Fuel X22ESR U DENSO 86 pump octane or higher Tank capac...

Page 102: ...roblem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction please discuss it with the dealership s management The ServiceManager or General Manager can help Almost all problems are solved 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 Rel...

Page 103: ...TILLER HANDLETYPE with recoil starter 1 W L WIRING DIAGRAM IQNlTlON PULSEGENERATOR J 101 ...

Page 104: ...WIRING DIAGRAM 102 R F IIIII d IIIII ...

Page 105: ...WIRING DIAGRAM REMOTE CONTROL TYPE R W E U n L P W IGNITION PULSEGENERATOR 103 ...

Page 106: ...hoke Knob 14 COMMON CONTROLS 20 COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS 11 CONSUMER INFORMATION 100 CONTROLS 14 CONTROLS AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES 10 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 10 Cooling SystemIndicator 23 CRUISING 49 Customer Service Information 100 104 Electric Starter Button 16 EMERGENCY STARTING 41 Emission Control System Information 92 Engine Cover Latch 20 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 58 Change 59 Le...

Page 107: ...ION 46 H Type 46 R Type 47 Gearshift Lever 15 Gearshift Trottle Control Lever 18 HARD STARTINGOR STALLS AFTER STARTING 82 Ignition Switch 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 7 INDEX 104 INDICATORS 22 INSTALLATION 26 INSTALLATION POSITION 26 INSTRUMENTS 22 IS YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY TO GO 31 Lubrication Points 63 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 53 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 55 Manual Choke Knob 20 MOORING BEACHING LAUN...

Page 108: ...ELING 67 POWER REQUIREMENTS 26 Recoil Starter Grip 16 REMOVAL FROM STORAGE 77 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 33 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS 9 Serial Number Locations 89 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR 52 SHALLOW WATER OPERATION 50 Spark Plug Service 65 Specifications 96 Star Label 94 STARTING THE ENGINE 36 H Type 36 R Type 39 STEERING 48 H Type 48 Steering Friction Bolt 21 Normal Engine Stopping 44 STORAGE P...

Page 109: ...AINTENANCE 52 Throttle Friction Knob 15 Throttle Grip 15 Tilt Lever 22 TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE 54 Transom Angle Adjusting Rod 20 TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 34 TRANSPORTING 78 ON BOAT 78 FROM BOAT 78 Trim Tab 21 TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT 57 WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLED WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED WIRING DIAGRAMS 101 107 ...

Page 110: ...HONDA The Power of Dreams 31ZV7615 00x31 ZV7 6150 A H HC 1000 2001 05 Printed in Japan ...

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