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This manual covers operation and
maintenance of the Honda BF75A/
90A Outboard Motor.

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Summary of Contents for Marine BF75A

Page 1: ...u for purchasing a Honda Outboard Motor All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the ri...

Page 2: ...differ according to the countries where they are sold TYPE CODE Example L R T D LHD LHTD XRTD LHD LHTD Destination Tilt system T Power Trim Tilt with hydraulic assisted function None Gas Assisted Til...

Page 3: ...rame serial number The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block in front of the motor Texts with no type indication are the information and or procedures common to all types Check the typ...

Page 4: ...g Light Buzzer 28 T type Power Trim Tilt Switch 29 Trim Meter equipped type 30 Power Tilt Switch motor pan 30 Manual Relief Valve 31 Common Emergency Stop Switch 32 Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard Clip...

Page 5: ...Gear Case Oil 113 Spark Plugs 114 Battery 116 Lubrication 118 Fuel Filter 120 Fuel Tank and Tank Filter equipped type 122 6 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 46 Engine Cover Removal Installation 46 Engine Oil 47...

Page 6: ...cing 126 13 STORAGE 128 Carburetor Draining 128 Battery Storage 129 Outboard Motor Position 130 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 131 15 SPECIFICATIONS 133 16 MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES 135 INDEX 137 WIRING D...

Page 7: ...Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated ar...

Page 8: ...tor Before operating the outboard motor familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations relating to boating and the use of outboard motors Never permit anyone to operate the outboard motor without...

Page 9: ...2 These labels and indications warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read the labels indications and safety notes and precautions described in this manual carefully If a label co...

Page 10: ...10 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS FUEL CAUTION 05 10 26 09 45 30 3CZW0612_010...

Page 11: ...11 CE mark location U and W type SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS CE MARK Manufacturer and address Dry weight Example of BF75A 06 08 07 12 17 16 3CZW0612_011...

Page 12: ...ATER OUTLET PORT GEAR OIL DRAIN PLUG WASH PLUG GEAR OIL CHECK PLUG TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD ANODE METAL STERN BRACKET MANUAL RELIEF VALVE COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT TRIM TAB...

Page 13: ...TCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP THROTTLE FIXING KNOB OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT RED OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT GREEN STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTING KNOB S...

Page 14: ...PLUG WASH PLUG GEAR OIL CHECK PLUG TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD ANODE METAL STERN BRACKET MANUAL RELIEF VALVE COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT ANODE METAL TILT LOCK LEVER OIL LEVEL DI...

Page 15: ...EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH ENGINE SWITCH BUZZER inside of the box REMOTE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER FAST IDLE LEVER with choke function REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FAST IDL...

Page 16: ...H BUZZER ENGINE SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP CHOKE SWITCH OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT RED FAST IDLE BUTTON POWER TRIM TILT SWITCH LEFT POWER TRIM TILT SWITCH RIGHT REMOTE CONTROL...

Page 17: ...IDENTIFICATION FUEL LINE FUEL GAUGE VENT KNOB FUEL FILLER CAP FUEL TANK Equipped type FUEL LINE CONNECTOR female TACHOMETER Equipped type PRIMING BULB TRIM METER Equipped type Common 05 10 26 09 46 20...

Page 18: ...O OF FF F 4 This tiller handle is equipped with an automotive type ignition switch Key positions START ON OFF to start the engine to run the engine after starting to stop the engine IGNITION OFF Use...

Page 19: ...ff from the propeller The boat does not move Turn the clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the engine speed Turning the grip clockwise decrease the engine speed counterclockwise increases the engin...

Page 20: ...RUN LOCK Motor should be locked TILT Motor can be tilted Use the tilt lever to temporarily raise the motor when the boat is sailing in the shallows or mooring or anchoring in the shallows Raising the...

Page 21: ...When the engine oil level is low or the engine lubrication system is faulty the oil pressure indicator light turns off and the engine speed decreases gradually When the engine cooling system is fault...

Page 22: ...ever FORWARD REVERSE Moving the lever to the FORWARD position i e approximately 30 from the NEUTRAL position engages the gear into forward Moving the lever further from the FORWARD position will incre...

Page 23: ...ever FORWARD REVERSE It is necessary to pull up the neutral release lever to operate the remote control lever Moving the lever to the FORWARD position i e approximately 35 from the NEUTRAL position en...

Page 24: ...e engine speed adjustment can be performed with the remote control lever FORWARD REVERSE Moving the lever to the FORWARD position i e approximately 35 from the NEUTRAL position engages the gear into f...

Page 25: ...neutral release lever is set on the remote control lever to prevent an accidental operation of the remote control lever to stop the engine IGNITION OFF to run the engine after starting to start the en...

Page 26: ...e engine speed without gearshift when warming up the engine The fast idle lever will not move unless the remote control lever is in the NEUTRAL position Pushing the fast idle button turn the remote co...

Page 27: ...he engine speed increases after the control lever passed the shift point Note that the gearshift mechanism does not function when the fast idle button is pushed once and then released after the contro...

Page 28: ...IGHT The engine speed slows down gradually this time The oil pressure indicator light turns off and the buzzer sounds when the oil level is low and or the engine lubrication system is faulty The overh...

Page 29: ...IM TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM TILT SWITCH REMOTE CONTROL LEVER LEFT RIGHT By using the power trim tilt switch the operator can change the trim angle of the motor to achieve maximum boat acceleration speed...

Page 30: ...o the trim meter when using the power trim tilt switch to achieve proper boat performance The power tilt switch located on the motor pan is a convenience switch for tilting the motor for trailering or...

Page 31: ...tboard motor the motor can be manually tilted up or down by opening the manual relief valve To tilt the outboard motor manually turn the manual relief valve under the left stern bracket no more than 1...

Page 32: ...P SWITCH The emergency stop switch lanyard is provided to stop the engine immediately in the event the operator should fall overboard or away from the controls The emergency stop switch clip must be e...

Page 33: ...D SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP INDICATOR LIGHT EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STO...

Page 34: ...o that the boat runs straight ahead Loosen the tightening bolt and turn the trim tab right or left to adjust A spare emergency stop switch clip is provided on the remote control box A spare emergency...

Page 35: ...TAKE PORT EACH SIDE ANODE METAL EACH SIDE ANODE METAL STERN BRACKET After starting the engine check at the cooling water check hole whether the cooling water is circulating through the engine The cool...

Page 36: ...ll or remove the engine cover Use the transom angle adjusting rod to adjust the motor angle properly The motor angle can be adjusted to the five angles by changing the adjusting rod position The fuel...

Page 37: ...TANK SIDE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR OUTBOARD SIDE TACHOMETER The fuel line connector is used to connect the fuel line between the fuel tank and the separate outboard motor The tachometer shows the engine s...

Page 38: ...R LINE 5 Install the outboard motor at the stern at the center line of the boat Select the outboard motor which is correct for the boat transom height of your boat Applicable Boat Select the boat suit...

Page 39: ...R 8 BOLT 12 119 mm TRANSOM HEIGHT BOAT TRANSOM HEIGHT NUT STERN BRACKET IDLE PORT 0 50 mm 0 2 in The standard torque is given just as a guideline Torque of the nut can be different according to the ma...

Page 40: ...d injury to the equipment and personnel 40 INSTALLATION LIFTING EYE optional Before installing the outboard motor on the boat hang the outboard motor with the hoist or equivalent devise by attaching t...

Page 41: ...oard motor and propeller and the operating conditions Adjust the outboard motor so that it is perpendicular to the water surface i e axis of the propeller is parallel with the water surface Trim angle...

Page 42: ...POSITION BENT END UP PUSH TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD There are five adjusting stages Tilt the motor to the designated tilt angle Inserting the rod in the proper hole twist it down to lock After locki...

Page 43: ...NTIDOTE 43 Connect the battery cables Battery Connections INSTALLATION TERMINAL RED BLACK TERMINAL Use a battery which has 12V 70 Ah or more specifications The battery is an optional part i e part to...

Page 44: ...ontrol cable or installing those of the different types could cause unpredictable accident Consult an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer for proper installation Do not place the fuel tank near the...

Page 45: ...ommended cable length is 300 450 mm 11 8 17 7 in longer than the measured distance Set the cable along the pre determined route and be sure that it is long enough to the route Connect the cable to the...

Page 46: ...NG LEVER REAR FRONT UNLOCK LOCK ENGINE COVER FIXING LEVER 6 To remove raise the front and rear engine cover fixing levers and remove the engine cover BF75A 90A is 4 stroke water cooled outboard motor...

Page 47: ...il level dipstick and wipe with a clean rag Reinsert the dipstick all the way in then pull it out and read the level If near or below the lower level mark remove the oil filler cap and fill to the upp...

Page 48: ...e removing the fuel filler cap When the vent knob is firmly closed the cap will be difficult to remove Install the engine cover and lock it securely When the engine oil is contaminated or discolored r...

Page 49: ...d by Honda There are two types of gasohol one containing ethanol and the other containing methanol Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10 ethanol Do not use gasoline containing methanol methyl...

Page 50: ...Internal Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician immediately External Flush thoroughly with water ANTIDOTE KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHIL...

Page 51: ...e Consult an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer for propeller selection Keep the spare plain washer castle nut and cotter pin with you on your boat Replace whenever the propeller is faulty Check t...

Page 52: ...FRICTION STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTING KNOB T TO O D DE EC CR RE EA AS SE E F FR RI IC CT TI IO ON N T TO O I IN NC CR RE EA AS SE E F FR RI IC CT TI IO ON N CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTER Check wheth...

Page 53: ...rials required by laws regulations The anode metal sacrificed metal helps to protect the outboard motor from corrosion damage it must be exposed directly to the water whenever the motor is in use Repl...

Page 54: ...t does not move or fall down while cruising Position the fuel tank so the tank fuel line connector is no more than 1 m 3 3 feet below the motor fuel line connector Do not place the fuel tank more than...

Page 55: ...overflow STARTING THE ENGINE VENT KNOB Equipped type O OP PE EN N PRIMING BULB OUTLET END MOTOR SIDE INLET END FUEL TANK SIDE Open the fuel cap vent knob 2 to 3 turns Hold the priming bulb so that the...

Page 56: ...NG THE ENGINE H type INDICATOR LIGHT SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP A spare emergency stop switch clip is provided near...

Page 57: ...e is low turn the throttle grip to align the CHOKE position with the index mark for starting a cold engine When the engine is cold or ambient temperature is low pull the manual choke knob to the ON po...

Page 58: ...ge the starter motor and flywheel Do not turn the engine switch key to the START position while the engine is running STARTING THE ENGINE H type ENGINE SWITCH KEY ON START ON OFF START O OF FF F MANUA...

Page 59: ...outboard motor dealer Do not operate the engine until the problem has been corrected STARTING THE ENGINE H type THROTTLE GRIP SLOW COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT each side After s...

Page 60: ...ailure to completely warm up the engine will result in poor engine performance Before leaving the dock check the operation of the emergency stop switch If it does not turn on stop the engine and perfo...

Page 61: ...water R1 type STARTING THE ENGINE R type CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP A spare emergency stop switch clip is provided on the remote control...

Page 62: ...the ambient temperature is low raise the fast idle lever fully to the choke position and hold it in the place This will provide rich fuel mixture to the engine When the engine is warm raise the fast...

Page 63: ...engine is running STARTING THE ENGINE R type COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT each side FAST IDLE LEVER After starting check whether the cooling water is flowing out of the cooling...

Page 64: ...ATOR LIGHT ABNORMAL OFF Warm up the engine as follows Above 5 C 41 F run the engine for 2 or 3 minutes Check to see if the oil pressure indicator light turns ON If it does not turn on stop the engine...

Page 65: ...WITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH SWITCH PANEL SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP When the boat is mounted with the two outboard motors perform the following on the right an...

Page 66: ...is low hold the choke switch to ON position This will provide rich fuel mixture to the engine Pushing the fast idle button move the remote control lever forward and open the throttle a little On the...

Page 67: ...pe ENGINE SWITCH KEY START ON ON START NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FAST IDLE BUTTON FAST IDLE BUTTON NEUTRAL R2 type R3 type When the boat is mounted with the two outboard motors...

Page 68: ...NG WATER INTAKE PORT each side COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT ABNORMAL OFF Check to see if the oil pressure indicator light turns ON If it does not turn on stop the engin...

Page 69: ...engine for 2 or 3 minutes Below 5 C 41 F run the engine for at least 5 minutes at 2 000 min rpm Failure to completely warm up the engine will result in poor engine performance Before leaving the dock...

Page 70: ...COVER BOLTS Unhook the three clips and loosen the four cover bolts Remove the timing belt cover If the battery is discharged or the starter motor is inoperative you can start the engine manually usin...

Page 71: ...H CLIP REMOTE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER H type R2 type R3 type R1 type A spare emergency stop switch clip is provi...

Page 72: ...he start mark on the throttle grip with the projected end of the mark on the tiller handle Turn the engine switch key to the ON position H type and R type If the engine is cold or the ambient temperat...

Page 73: ...pe The control lever cannot be operated unless the neutral release lever is lifted Set the emergency starter rope knot in the notch in the starter pulley and wind the emergency starter rope clockwise...

Page 74: ...eturn the control lever to the NEUTRAL position where the engine does not stall R1 type Lower the fast idle lever slowly to the lowest position where the engine does not stall H type Slowly return the...

Page 75: ...ot open Out of fuel Emergency stop switch clip is not engaged Set shift lever control lever in neutral position Replace fuse Start using emergency starter rope Engage the emergency stop switch clip Su...

Page 76: ...r up to maximum of 4 000 to 5 000 min rpm or 50 to 80 throttle opening Short bursts of full throttle are acceptable but do not operate the motor continuously at full throttle Next 8 hours Avoid contin...

Page 77: ...VER Align the pointer on the tiller handle with the SLOW position on the throttle grip to decrease engine speed The throttle mechanism is designed to limit throttle opening in REVERSE and NEUTRAL Do n...

Page 78: ...T POSITION TILT LEVER RUN LOCK R RU UN N L LO OC CK K Make sure that the tilt lever is in the RUN lock position G type Press the DN down portion of the power trim tilt switch and tilt the motor to the...

Page 79: ...hrottle fixing knob clockwise To free the throttle grip for manual speed control turn the fixing knob counterclockwise When cruising at full throttle note that the engine speed must be in the range be...

Page 80: ...pe The boat swings its stern in the opposite direction in which it is to turn To turn to the right swing the steering handle to the left To turn to the left swing the steering handle to the right 05 1...

Page 81: ...FORWARD REVERSE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL FAST IDLE LEVER REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL MAXIMUM OPENING Moving the control lever further from approximately 30 will increase throttle opening and boat speed The contro...

Page 82: ...LEASE LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD The control lever will not move unless the neutral release lever is pulled up Moving the control lever fur...

Page 83: ...AL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SINGLE TYPE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS NEUTRAL REVERSE FORWARD When the boat is mounted with the two outboard motors hold the control lever in the center as shown and operate the ri...

Page 84: ...switch and trim the motor at the lowermost position When the two outboard motors are mounted Press the DN down of the power trim tilt switch on the control lever side and trim the outboard motors at t...

Page 85: ...ote that the engine speed must be in the range between 5 000 min rpm and 6 000 min rpm If you feel that the engine speed jumped up when the hull jumped or at ventilation cruise the boat by returning t...

Page 86: ...OC CK K Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position and stop the engine Tilt the motor to prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting bottom when the boat is beached or stopped in shallow water...

Page 87: ...oard motor Move the tilt lock lever to the LOCK position and lower the outboard motor slowly Move the tilt lever the TILT position and raise the outboard motor as full as it goes by holding it by the...

Page 88: ...or r d do ow wn n To trim up slightly press on UP momentarily but securely The power trim tilt system operates when the switch is pressed and it stops when the switch is released To trim down slightly...

Page 89: ...D TOO HIGH MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW MOTOR TRIMMED CORRECTLY Decrease the trim angle on high speed turns to reduce the possibility of propeller ventilation Improper motor trim angle can result in an unsta...

Page 90: ...he motor trimmed low the trim meter will read as shown To raise the bow increase the motor trim angle by pressing the UP portion of the power trim tilt switch The trim meter indicates the trim angle o...

Page 91: ...H POWER TRIM TILT SWITCH LEFT RIGHT Tilt the motor to prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting bottom when the boat is beached or stopped in shallow water Move the shift lever or the control l...

Page 92: ...position and lower the outboard motor to the designated position When the boat is mounted with the two outboard motors tilt up the right and left outboard motors one by one using the switch on the co...

Page 93: ...a as se e When you are away from the remote control box power trim tilt switch you can operate the power tilt switch on the outboard motor When power trim tilt system does not operate because of dead...

Page 94: ...d evenly in the boat and run the boat in a straight course at full throttle Slightly turn the steering wheel or tiller handle for both right and left turns to determine the amount of effort required M...

Page 95: ...d the red overheat warning light will turn ON A continuous buzzer will sound on the remote control type The engine speed can not be increased with a larger throttle opening until the malfunction is co...

Page 96: ...ine oil level see page If water is flowing out of the cooling water check hole continue idling for 30 seconds If the overheat warning system stops after 30 seconds the system is normal If the oil pres...

Page 97: ...h activates when the engine speed increases excessively The over rev limiter can be activated while cruising tilting up the motor or when ventilation occurs during a sharp turn The anodes are a sacrif...

Page 98: ...water discharge Be sure that the motor is not tilted so high that the water intakes are out of the water If an excessive amount of throttle is used when operating in forward gear the motor will retur...

Page 99: ...emergency stop switch lanyard from time to time to be sure that the switch is operating properly Pull the emergency stop switch lanyard and remove the emergency stop switch clip from the switch this w...

Page 100: ...he engine switch key Turn the engine switch key to the OFF position to stop the engine In the event that the engine does not stop when the engine switch is turned to OFF disconnect the fuel line conne...

Page 101: ...AL NEUTRAL R2 type R3 type It is a good idea to stop the engine with the emergency stop switch lanyard from time to time to be sure that the switch is operating properly Pull the emergency stop switch...

Page 102: ...rn the engine switch key to the OFF position to stop the engine In the event that the engine does not stop when the engine switch is turned to OFF disconnect the fuel line connector and pull the manua...

Page 103: ...103 Fuel Line Disconnection MOTOR SIDE FUEL TANK SIDE TRANSPORTING PULL FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FUEL LINE CONNECTOR CLIP P PU US SH H COVER 10 Before transporting the motor disconnect and remove the fuel...

Page 104: ...ter of the starter pulley until the threaded section is no longer visible from outside Set the hoist hook against the lifting eye and hang the outboard motor to remove it from the boat Remove the engi...

Page 105: ...l the timing belt cover and engine cover When trailering or transporting the boat with the motor attached it is recommended that the motor remain in normal running position with the steering friction...

Page 106: ...he water hose joint optional part Connect a fresh water hose to the water hose joint After flushing remove the water hose and water hose joint and reinstall the flush plug hole cap Thoroughly clean an...

Page 107: ...ing the fixing levers 107 If the engine must be run make sure there is water at least 100 mm 4 in above the anticavitation plate otherwise the water pump may not receive sufficient cooling water and t...

Page 108: ...VER HANDLE TOOL BAG 10 12 mm WRENCH 14 17 mm WRENCH FLAT SCREWDRIVER PHILIPS SCREWDRIVER SPARK PLUG WRENCH SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP R2 R3 type The following tools and spare parts are supplied...

Page 109: ...heck adjust Check adjust Replace Change Change First month or 20 hrs Every 6 months or 100 hrs Every year or 200 hrs Every 2 years or 400 hrs Refer to page Each use After use Check adjust 2 2 2 1 2 2...

Page 110: ...Every 2 years or 400 hrs Refer to page Every 2 years If necessary 2 Each use After use 2 2 4 Check Check 2 2 2 120 121 53 50 106 When operating in salt water turbid or muddy water the engine should b...

Page 111: ...fe of the sliding and moving parts 20 operating hours after the date of purchase or first month for initial replacement then every 100 operating hours or 6 months Drain the oil while the engine is sti...

Page 112: ...mm wrench and drain the engine oil Install a new sealing washer and drain bolt and tighten bolt securely Reinstall the drain plug cover and the oil filler cap securely Wash your hands with soap and wa...

Page 113: ...he outboard motor vertically 20 operating hours after the date of purchase or first month for initial replacement then every 100 operating hours or 6 months SAE 90 Hypoid gear oil or equivalent API Se...

Page 114: ...r gauge The gaps should be 0 60 0 70 mm 0 024 0 028 in Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode To ensure proper engine operation the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of...

Page 115: ...alling new spark plugs tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plugs seat to compress the washers If reinstalling used spark plugs tighten 1 8 1 4 turn after the spark plugs seat to compress the washers Chec...

Page 116: ...losive gases If ignited an explosion can cause serious injury or blindness Provide adequate ventilation when charging 116 Battery Battery Inspection Battery handling differs according to the type of t...

Page 117: ...hysician immediately 117 Battery Cleaning MAINTENANCE BLACK POSITIVE TERMINAL RED NEGATIVE TERMINAL Connect the battery positive cable to the battery positive terminal then the battery negative cable...

Page 118: ...OT SHAFT Wipe the outside of the engine with a cloth dipped in clean oil Apply marine anticorrosion grease to the following parts Apply anticorrosion oil to pivot surfaces where grease cannot penetrat...

Page 119: ...INTENANCE CHOKE ARM CHOKE KNOB SHAFT THROTTLE REEL SHIFT SHAFT CAM DETENT ROLLER TILT SHAFT TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD TILT LOCK LEVER SHAFT CAM THROTTLE ARM SHIFT ARM SHAFT 05 10 26 10 03 14 3CZW061...

Page 120: ...any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before starting the engine 120 Inspection Fuel Filter Inspection interval Replacement interval MAINTENANCE PULL FUEL PUMP FUEL FILTER P PU US SH H The fue...

Page 121: ...l filter properly Remove the fuel filter disconnect the right and left fuel tubes and replace with a new fuel filter Before removing the filter pinch the fuel tubes on each side of filter using tube c...

Page 122: ...e the area is dry before starting the engine Always work in a well ventilated area 122 Cleaning interval Fuel Tank Cleaning Fuel Tank and Tank Filter equipped type MAINTENANCE FUEL LINE Every year or...

Page 123: ...ne and clean the tank thoroughly by shaking it Drain and dispose of the gasoline properly Turn the fuel tank connector counterclockwise and remove the tank filter After cleaning reinstall the tank fil...

Page 124: ...ow again MAINTENANCE BLOWN FUSE 15A FUSE FUSE CASE LID FUSE CASE LID SPARE FUSE 30A 30A FUSE SPARE FUSE 15A Stop the engine Remove the engine cover Remove the fuse case lid and pull the old fuse out o...

Page 125: ...en the castle nut again with a tool until the groove in the castle nut aligns with the cotter pin hole Note that this tool is not included in the tools that come together with the outboard motor Insta...

Page 126: ...remove salt water sand mud etc If there is a Honda outboard motor dealership nearby take the motor immediately to the dealer If you are far from a dealership proceed as follows Remove the spark plugs...

Page 127: ...oil change should be performed after running the engine for 1 2 hour As soon as possible take the motor to a Honda outboard motor dealer for inspection and service Attempt to start the engine Install...

Page 128: ...re storage However the following procedures can be performed by you the owner with a minimum of tools After draining thoroughly tighten the drain screws securely Be sure to drain thoroughly as the gas...

Page 129: ...quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician immediately KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 129 Battery Storage Battery handling differs according to the t...

Page 130: ...ery with distilled water to the upper level line Never overfill the battery Store the battery on a level surface in a cool dry well ventilated place out of direct sunlight Once a month check the speci...

Page 131: ...top switch does not return satisfactorily Current leaks from engine stop switch cord Wire harness is faulty Ignition coil is faulty C D I unit is faulty Current leaks from high tension cord Pulser coi...

Page 132: ...ine Vent knob is not open or vent is clogged Water intake screens are clogged Air enters through primming bulb Air enters through fuel line connector Air in fuel pump Fuel pump s is are faulty Carbure...

Page 133: ...essure lubrication 1 720 mm 67 7 in 170 kg 375 lbs 175 kg 386 lbs 170 kg 375 lbs 175 kg 386 lbs LHD LRTD LRTE LRTU LRTW LHTD XRTD BF75A 1 590 mm 62 6 in 590 mm 23 2 in 480 mm 18 9 in 910 mm 35 8 in 76...

Page 134: ...essure lubrication LHD LHTD LRTD LRTE LRTU LRTW XRTU XRTW XRTD XRTE 170 kg 375 lbs 175 kg 386 lbs 170 kg 375 lbs 175 kg 386 lbs 1 720 mm 67 7 in 1 590 mm 62 6 in 590 mm 23 2 in 480 mm 18 9 in 760 mm 2...

Page 135: ...Sintra Portugal V stkustv gen 17 202 15 Malm Sweden Honda Strasse 1 A 2351 Wiener Neudorf Austria Nikkelstraat 17 2984 AM Ridderkerk Netherlands Route des Mouli res 10 Case Postale Ch 1214 Vernier Gen...

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Page 137: ...st Idle Button 26 27 Lever 26 Frame Serial Number 3 Fuel Filler Cap Function 36 Operation 48 Filter Inspection 120 Replacement 121 Level 48 Line Connection 54 Connector 37 Disconnection 103 Tank Clean...

Page 138: ...Light 21 Operation 76 Remote Control Type 81 Tiller Handle Type 77 Outboard Motor Installation 39 Storage Position 130 Over rev Limiter 97 Overheat Warning Light Function 21 28 Operation 95 Neutral R...

Page 139: ...Knob Function 21 Adjusting 52 Operation 80 Stopping the Engine Emergency 99 101 Normal Stop 99 101 Storage 128 Submerged Motor Servicing 126 Switch Panel 16 Tachometer 37 Throttle Fixing Knob 20 Thro...

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