A. Change oil in all motors.
B. Check handle bars for tightness.
C. Check prop for shear pin damage.
D. Lube cables and linkages.
E. Check pivot for smooth operation through full range. If
operation is rough, tight or sticky see manual for service
instructions.
NEVER START BF2A MOTORS OUT OF
WATER!
This results in immediate water pump failure which causes the
motor to overheat. The motor will continue to operate but
damage to the motor occurs. A malfunctioning water pump
will also cause overheating and present a potential burn
hazard to operators and passengers of the boat.
4. Adjust idle speeds (NOTE: This is a vital procedure to insure
satisfactory BF2 engine performance after first 20 hours of Honda BF2
motor operation!)
In order to adequately adjust idle speeds, you should purchase a
tachometer (part #01073 is available from J&J).
A. Turn to page 21 in the shop manual (Note: this is the larger
manual not the smaller owner’s manual) and read item 6 –
Carburetor. This tells how to adjust idle speed.
B. These instructions recommend 1400 RPM plus or minus 100
RPM. This is too low for bumper boat use!! In order to meet
the demands of a commercial bumper boat operation, the idle
speed on the Honda BF2 should be set at 1700 RPM plus or
minus 100 RPM.
Failure to adjust idle speeds will result in difficulty starting motors
and repeated stalling.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem 1—Difficulty starting Honda motors and motor won’t run
at full speed. (Motor dies when full throttle is applied.)
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