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Page 3: ...in with the Outboard Motor when it is sold Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words B Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instruction...

Page 4: ...STALLATION 8 5 PRE OPERATION CHECK 10 6 STARTING THE ENGINE 13 7 OPERATION 18 8 STOPPING THE ENGINE 24 l High altitude operation 24 9 MAINTENANCE 25 10 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 36 11 TROUBLESHOOTING i 38...

Page 5: ...the boat is near any person in the water 0 Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide Never run the out board motor in a closed garage or confined area 0 Gasoline is extremely flammable and is ex...

Page 6: ...OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING n PULL STARTER LIGHTLY UNTIL SOME RESISTANCE IS FELT THEN PULL BRISKLY SEE THE OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING WTO MAINTAIN COOLINGSYSTEM EFFICIENCY FLUSH THE OUTBOARD MOTOR...

Page 7: ...U S GALLONS SAFE FILLING LEVEL 2 5cm linch BELOW BOTTOM OF NECK WVARNING HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED IF SWALLOWED DO NOT INDUCE VOMITTING CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTA...

Page 8: ...TlON SHIFT LEVER CHOKE KNOB ENGINE COVER THROlTLE FRICTION B FUEL LINE CONNECTOR MALE ADJUSTING ROD ANTI CAVITATION PLATE pRopELLER yiWA INTAKE FUEL GAUGE FUEL F FUEL TANK PRIMER BULB KIT LINE I FUEL...

Page 9: ...ENGINE STOP BUTTON SPARK PLUG OIL FILLER CAP I I THROTTLE GRIP 4 1 STARTER GRIP OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LAMP ENGINE COVER STERN BRACKET FLUSH BOLT GEAR OIL LEVEL BOLT EXHAUST GEAR OIL DRAIN BOLT 7...

Page 10: ...ate is 2 5 cm 0 8 2 0 in below the bottom of the boat CAUTION The water level must be at least 4 inches above the anti cavitation plate otherwise the water pump may not receive suffi cient cooling wat...

Page 11: ...djustment If the propeller axis is not parallel with the water surface adjust bv changing the adjusting rod position There are four adjusting stages 1 Push the adjusting rod in A twist upwards in B an...

Page 12: ...Service Classification SE or SF Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the container Select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area 20 0 20 40 60 60 lO...

Page 13: ...dust or water in the fuel tank CAUTION Gasoline substitutes are not recommended they may be harmful to the fuel system components Fuel tank capacity 13 e 3 4 US gal l Gasoline is extremely flammable a...

Page 14: ...er the shear pin and the cotter pin to be sure they are secure and undamaged 0 Check the stern bracket to be sure the motor is securely installed 0 Check steering handle operation 0 Make sure you have...

Page 15: ...3 ft below the motor fuel line connector l Do not place the fuel tank more than 2 meters 6 6 ft away from the motor l Be sure that the fuel line is not kinked FEMALE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR MALE FUEL LINE...

Page 16: ...Starting 1 Put the shift lever in NEUTRAL NEUTRAL 2 In temperatures below 20 C 68OF use the choke knob KE KNOB 14...

Page 17: ...tarter grip to snap back Return it slowly by hand STARTER GRIP 4 The oil pressure indicator lamp should be on while the engine is running above idle speed If the lamp goes off stop the engine immediat...

Page 18: ...or if steam comes out stop engine Check to see if the water intake holes are obstructed Do engine Check to see if the water intake holes are obstructed Do operate the engine until the problem has been...

Page 19: ...rope in the tool kit 1 Remove the engine cover 2 Wind the spare rope clockwise around the pulley to start the engine CAUTION Keep clear of moving parts 3 Reinstall the engine cover CAUTION Do not oper...

Page 20: ...that has been selected Turn the throttle grip to SHIFT to decrease engine speed before moving the gear shift lever CAUTION When operating in reverse proceed with caution to avoid hitting any underwate...

Page 21: ...wing the steering handle to the left To turn to the left swing the handle to the right For smooth steering adjust the steering friction bolt so that a slight drag is felt when turning STEERING FRICTIO...

Page 22: ...g turn the throttle friction knob clockwise To free the throt tle grip for manual speed control turn the friction knob counter clockwise SHIFT LEVER NOTE For best performance passengers and equipment...

Page 23: ...e tilt lever toward you set the lever in the TILT position raise the engine to either the 30 45 or 70 tilt oosition and In 3 To return the engine to the normal RUN position mdv e the tilt lever away f...

Page 24: ...e the utmost care when moor ing a boad especially when its motor is tilted up Don t allow the motor to strike against the pier or other boats CAUTION To avoid damaging the motor never use it as a hand...

Page 25: ...ep sparks flames and cigarettes away To prevent the possibility of creating a spark near the battery connect the charging cords first to the battery then to the outboard motor and disconnect the charg...

Page 26: ...readjusting the pilot screw If you always operate the outboard motor at altitudes higher than 6 000 feet above sea level have your authorized Honda Outboard Motor dealer per form these carburetor mod...

Page 27: ...system efficiency flush the outboard motor with fresh water after each use in salt water l Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent The use of replace ment parts which are not of equivalent qu...

Page 28: ...cy repairs The tool kit and oil bottle are located in a compartment on the fuel tank Spare shear pins and cotter pins are located on the stern bracket _ COTTER PINS Tool Kit w SHEAR PINS G FLAT SCREW...

Page 29: ...0 55 P 0 58 US qt OIL FILLkR CAP DRAIN BOLT DIPSTICK UPPER LEVEL IO 55 PI LOWER LEVEL 0 40 0 CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in con tact with the skin for prolonged pe...

Page 30: ...he drain bolt is removed or the oil will be a milky color Oil change Remove the level bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil Inject oil through the drain bolt hole until it starts flowing out through th...

Page 31: ...028 0 031 in Correct as necessary by bending the side electrode 6 Attach the plug washer Thread the plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 7 Tighten a new spark plug l 2 turn with the wrench to co...

Page 32: ...Wash the outside of the outbnoard motor with clean fresh water 2 Remove the propeller 3 Stand the motor i n a suitable container of water The water level must be at least 4 inches above the anti cavi...

Page 33: ...ticorrosion grease to the following parts NOTE Apply anti corrosion oil to pivot surfaces where grease cannot penetrate ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER THROTTLE CABLE AN0 PIVOT SHIFT SHAFT AND PIVOT HANDLE P...

Page 34: ...n 1 Remove the cotter pin the propeller cap and the propeller 2 Remove the broken shear pin and replace it with a new one 3 Install the propeller then install the propeller cap finger tight 4 Install...

Page 35: ...y expel water from the cylinder CAUTION l When cranking the engine with an open ignition circuit spark plugs removed from the ignition circuit keep the engine stop button depressed to prevent electric...

Page 36: ...flames or sparks near the outboard motor while draining fuel l Always work in a well ventilated area l Be sure that any fuel drained from the outboard motor is stored in a safe container l Wipe up any...

Page 37: ...o the motor Turn the fuel tank vent knob to the ON position pump the primer bulb and check for leaks Contact an authorized Honda dealer if you find excessive water or accumulated in the fuel strainer...

Page 38: ...T r TdA CAP I f 2 Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline into a suitable container After draining retighten the drain screw m Be careful not to spill fuel Fuel vapor or spilled fuel...

Page 39: ...re with the steering handle raised Vertical transport or storage Attach the stern bracket to a stand Horizontal transport or storage Rest the motor on the case protector steering handle side of the mo...

Page 40: ...he area is dry before testing the spark plug or starting the engine Fuel vapor and spilled fuel may ignite 6 Are the spark plugs firing a Remove and inspect the spark plugs Clean and dry the plugs and...

Page 41: ...oard motor gear oil Oil capacity Engine 0 55 P 0 56 US qt Gear case 0 1 P 0 21 US pt Cooling system Water cooling Exhaust system Underwater exhaust Spark plug BPR5ES NGK WlGEPR U W14EPR U ND Fuel Auto...

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Page 43: ...TE CONTROL BRACKET KIT POWER PROPELLER FOR HEAVY LOAD n LARGE ANODE FOR SALT WATER USE CHARGING AND LIGHTING COIL KIT HOSE COUPLEk FOR FLUSHING ENGINE COVER n Number of blades diameter x pitch 3 200 x...

Page 44: ...ct the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equjpment Customer Relations Department P O Box 50 Gardena California 90247 0805 T...

Page 45: ...o assist you please discuss your concerns with the dealer management such as the Service Manager or the dealership s owner If you need to contact American Honda regarding your experiences with your Ho...

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