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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda Honda Outboard Motors are designed READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL Outboard Motor. CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. these symbols and any instructions Operating this Outboard Motor This manual describes the operation that follow. and maintenance of the Honda BF25A requires special effort on your part to B You WILL be ensure your safety and the safety of and BF30A Outboard Motors. K
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TYPES OF HONDA BF25A/30A OUTBOARD MOTORS It may be necessary to refer to this chart for reference purposes when reading this manual. TYPE CODE (example) LH S --- I S = Electric Starter Control H = Tiller Handle R = Remote Shaft Length (transom height) S = Short L = Long X = Extra Long 2
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RIGHT STERN BRACKET STARTER MOTOR PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ENGINE SkIAL NUMBER Record the Product Identification The Product Identification Number is. Number (MN.) and the Engine Serial stamped on a plate and attached to the Number for your reference. Refer to right stem bracket. The Engine Serial the Product Identification Number Number is stamped on the cylinder when ordering parts, and when mak- block under the starter motor which is ing technical or w
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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS (common) Tilt Lever ....................................................................... 20 SAFETY LABELS ................................................... 6 Trim Tab ........................................................................ 20 SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................... 7 Anode Metal.. ................................................................. 21 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION.. ......................... 8
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CONTENTS 32 8. STOPPING THE ENGINE l Tool Kit.. .................................................................. 61 ....................................... 32 TILLER HANDLE TYPE l Anode ....................................................................... 63 .................................. REMOTE CONTROL TYPE 6. STARTING THE ENGINE 64 33 ..................................................... Fuel Tank and Vent Knob .......................................... 9. TRANSPORTING ..
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1. SAFETY SAFETY LABELS These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potentia1 GASOLINE@gg hazards that could seriously injure you. Read these labels carefully. FLAMMABLE EXTREMELY F(RUSEIS*~Or(R-O+“-)(*“-*IHWun,-mrnros DANGER FLAMMABLE DANGEROUS GASOLINE RMM FROU OatI FOR Fllllffi I CHECK 011 U”El. BEFORE !ilAUllNR I RWN TNE S”STEN -“ONL” WITN FRESH WATEK - EAC” “SE IN SM.1 WA’ICK. I ;oOl&“V STARTINS lNSlRUClK))(S AKE ON lW Of 6
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1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION l Before operating the outboard l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank For your safety and the safety of oth- motor, familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations relating to (there should be no fuel in the filler ers, pay special attention to these pre- neck). After refueling, tighten the cautions. boating and the use of outboard motors. filler cap securely. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry l Do not
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK STARTER GRIP FUEL LINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR I.IC.HT (Recoil starter THRoTT\LE GR1P C/ONNECTOR OIL FILLER CAP ,y-, \ I INDICATOR FRICTION KNOB CHOKE KNOB EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (ANODE METAL) STOP SWITCH TER INTAKE EXHAUST PORT SPAR’E EMERGENCY I PROPELLER STOP SWITCH CLIP I GEAR OIL DRAIN PLUG 8
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) CONTROL NEUTRAL ENGINE COVER OIL FILLER CAP LEVER RELEASE LEVER \ CHOKE KNOB \ OIL PRESSURE --- - -----A ‘11 DIPST CK , INDICATOR i PARE EMERGENCY TOP SWITCH C / / LIGHT \ IllI CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER COOLING TILT SYSTEM LEVER INDICATOR I STERN BRACKET LEVEL PLUG (ANODE METAL) \ \ I EMERGENCY WATER INTAKE EMERGENCY STOP I EXHAUST PORT ENGINE STOP GEAR OIL SWITCH LANYARD SWITCH DRAIN PLUG I I I PROPELLER EMERGENCY
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION VENT KNOB / FUEL G\AUGE FUEL TANK FUEL CAP FiJEL HOSE CONNECTOR (FEMALE) I PRIMER BULB 10
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Engine Start Button (Electric Starter Gearshift Lever Choke Knob Type) R GEARSHIFT ,/ , ’ ’ LEVER CHbKE KNOB BUTTON When the engine is cold, pull the Move the gearshift lever to the N There are three gearshift lever posi- (neutral) position before starting. The tions. choke knob. A rich fuel mixture is provided to the engine by pulling the engine will not start unless the F (forward): The boat moves forward. gearshift lever is in the N (neutral) N (
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Throttle Grip Throttle Opening Indicator Throttle Friction Knob THRO’I-IXE OPENING INDICATOR THROTTLE GRIP RELEASE Turn the grip clockwise or counter- The curve on the grip indicates throttle Use the throttle friction knob to set the clockwise to adjust the engine speed. opening. throttle grip at a certain position while Turning the grip in the direction cruising. Turning the friction knob shown by the arrow increases engine clockwise sets the throttle
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) ENGINE STOP SPARE EMERGENCY Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard Engine Stop Switch SWITCH STOP SWITCH CLIP PUSH I EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD Push the engine stop switch to stop the The emergency stop switch lanyard is Attach the emergency stop switch lan- engine. provided to stop the engine immedi- yard securely to the operator when ately in the event the operator should operating the outboard motor. fall overboard or away fro
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Oil Pressure Indicator Light Recoil Starter \ I OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT The green oil pressure indicator light is Pull the starter grip to start the engine. normally ON when the outboard motor Set the gearshift lever in the N (neutral) is running. position before starting. When the engine oil level is low or the The engine will not start unless the engine lubrication system is faulty, the gearshift lever is in the N (neutral) green oil pressure in
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Remote Control Lever OPENING THROTTLE OPENI The remote control lever controls gear REMOTE CdNTROL LEVER selection and throttle opening posi- F (forward): R (reverse): tions. Moving the lever to the F position Moving the lever to the R position It is necessary to pull up the neutral (approximately 30’ from the N (approximately 30” from the N release lever to operate the remote position) will engage the forward position) will engage the reverse cont
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Neutral Release Lever Ignition Switch ON + ON START To run the engine after starting (the battery will discharge if the key is left in this position with the engine not running). OFF To stop the engine (IGNITION OFF). To prevent the battery from dis- charging, keep the key in the OFF The remote control box is equipped The neutral release lever is on the position when the engine is not run- remote control lever to prevent an with a key type igniti
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard EMERGENCY \ EMERGENCY STOP’ SPAkE EMERGENCY SWITCH CLIP SWITCH LANYARD STOP SWITCH CLIP KY The emergency engine stop switch The emergency stop switch lanyard is A spare emergency stop switch clip is should not be used to normally stop provided to stop the engine immedi- provided on the remote control box. the engine. Use the ignition switch to ately in the event the operator should normally stop the engine. fall ove
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) N (neutral) Choke/Fast Idle Lever Manual Choke Knob MAXIMUM FAST IDLE LOWEST POSITION LEVER v - )E CHOKIQFASTIDLE CHOKE KNOB The choke/fast idle lever provides two Lift and hold the choke/fast idle lever A manual choke knob is provided on functions: up fully, this will provide a rich fuel the right side of the motor which can 1. Electric choke solenoid activation mixture and the correct fast idle. be used in the event the battery is dis- for easy en
