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Honda Outboard Motors are designed Thank you for purchasing a Honda READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL to give safe and dependable service if Outboard Motor. CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to operated according to instructions. these symbols and any instructions Operating this Outboard Motor This manuul describes the operation that follow. requires special effort on your part to and maintenance of the Honda m You WILL be ensure your-safety and the safety of BF3SA and BF4OA and BFWA Out- KI
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TYPES OF HONDA BF35A/40A/5OA OUTBOARD MOTORS It may hc necessary to rcfcr to this chart for reference purposes when reading this manual. TYPE CODE (example) L R T T = Power Trimmilt R = Remote Control H = Tiller Handle X = Extra Long Shaft L = Long Shaft TT-II 2
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS STARTER MOTOR - -\ , ,-in, RIGHT STERN BRACKET PRODUCT IDEliTiFICATION NUMBER Record the Product Identification The Product Identification Number is stamped on a plate and attached to the Number (P.I.N.) and the Engine Serial right stern bracket. The Engine Serial Number for your reference. Refer to Number is stamped on the cylinder the Product Identification Number block under the starter motor which is when ordering parts, and when mak- located in the front
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CONTENTS 21 ................................................................. 1. SAFETY Trim Meter 2 I ................................................................. SAFETY LABELS.. ................................................... 6 Tachometer 22 .................................................. SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................ 7 Manual Relief Valve ............................ 8 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION GAS ASSISTED TILT TYPE ....................
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CONTENTS Fuel Line Connection ................................................. 35 Anodes ................................................................... 66 ... 37 STARTING THE ENGINE (TILLER HANDLE TYPE). Shallow Water Operation ...................................... 67 STARTING THE ENGINE (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE). ... 41 High Altitude Operation ........................................ 68 Emergency Starting .................................................... 44 7. STOPPING THE ENGINE 4
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1. SAFETY SAFETYLABELS These labels are in the locations show& They warn you of potential hazards that could seriously injure you. Read these labels carefully. EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE FUI USE As A lwu1 FIEI. ma.” -#+A” omT,IN EM UlTl twa coparm 6
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1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION l Before operating the outboard l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling .motor, familiarize yourself with all For your safety and the safety of oth- fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank laws and regulations relating to ers, pay special attention to these pre- (there should be no fuel in the filler boating and the use of outboard cautions. neck). After refueling, tighten the motors. filler cap securely. If any fuel is l Do not attempt to modify the out- spil
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) THROTTLE GRIP FUEL LINE OIL FILLER CAP CONNECTOR OIL LEVEL ENGINE COVER GEAR SHIFT LEVER \ I PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT OIL OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIGHT \ THROTTLE LEVER I IP FRICTION K .NOB ENGINE OIL U.-I STERN IV, \ ENGINE START .--- BUTTON [ ANTI-VENTILATION a \ TILT LEVER / TRANSOM ANGLE CHOKE KNOB WATER INTAKE \ EMERGENCY (ANODE METAL) STOP SWITCH GEAR OIL LANYARD EMERGENCY LEVEL PLUG / I STOP SWITCH SPARE EM
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) ENGINE COVER FUEL LINE OIL FI$LER CAP POWER TILT CONNECTOR SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT OIL LEVEL \ I NEUTRAL SWITCH DIPSTIC Fgi;fzL~gi;g OVERHEAT / “DICATOR In LIGHT LEVEK COOLING CHOKE/FAST SYSTEM IDLE LEVER INDICATOR / ENGINE OIL STOP SWITCH CL1 DRAIN BOLT M ANUA< ACCESS COVER RELIEF VALV GEAR OIL ETAL) LEVEL PL ENGINE STOP EXHAUST PORT GEAR OIL EMERGENCY STOP \ DRAIN PLUG SWITCH LANYARD \ PROPELLER WATER IN
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION POWER TRIM/TILT TYPES VENT KNOB FUEL GAUGE FUEL T FUEL CAP TACHOMETER FUEi FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR TRIM METER I (FEMALE) PRIMER BULB 10
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Engine Start Button Shift Lever Choke Knob R (reverse) N (reveZse) N ENdINE START SHIti LEVER BUTTON CHOti KNOB Move the gearshift lever to the N There are three gearshift lever posi- When the engine is cold, pull the (neutral) position before starting. The tions. choke knob. A rich fuel mixture is engine will not start unless the provided to the engine by pulling the F (forward): The boat moves forward. gearshift lever is in the N (neutral) N (neutra
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANIDLE TYPE) Throttle Opening Indicator Throttle Grip Throttle Friction Knob THROTTLE OPENING INDICATOR THROTI’LE FRICTION KNO THRO’ITLE GRIP RELEASE Turn the grip clockwise or counter- The curve on the &tip indicates throttle Use the throttle friction knob to set the opening. clocktiise to adjust the engine speed. throttle grip at a certain position while Turning the grip in the direction cruising. Turning the friction knob shown by the arrow increases engine
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard Engine Stop Switch ENGINE STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD ENGINE STOP SWITCH Attach the emergency stop switch lan- The emergency stop switch lanyard is Push the engine stop switch to stop the provided to stop the engine immedi- yard securely to the operator when engine. operating the outboard motor. ately in the event the operator should fall overboard or away from the con- trols.
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Oil Pressure Indicator Light Overheat Indicator Light f- SPARE EMERGENCY ,STOP SWITCH CLIP OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIGHT A spare emergency stop switch clip is The green oil pressure indicator light When the engine cooling system is provided near the engine stop switch. is normally ON when the outboard faulty, the red overheat indicator light motor is running. turns ON and the engine speed When the engine oil level is low or t
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Remote Control Lever (NEUiRAL, R D THROm REMOTE CONTROL LEVER The remote control lever controls gear selection and throttle opening posi- R (reverse): F (forward): tions. Moving the lever to the R position Moving the lever to the F 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 START + ON To run the engine after starting (the battery will discharge if the key is left in this positidn 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 position when the engine is not run- The neutral release lever is on the The remote control box is equipped ning. with a key type ignition switch. remote control
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard 4 SPA’RE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP The emergency engine stop switch A spare emergency stop switch clip is The emergency stop switch lanyard is should not he used to normally stop provided on the remote control box. provided to stop the engine immedi- ately in the event the operator should the engine. Use the ignition switch to normally stop the engine. fall overboard or away from the con- trols. Attach the emergency st
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Manual Choke Knob Choke/Fast Idle Lever f’-J CHOKE XIMUM FAST IDLE OWEST POSITION &AST IDLE LEVER CHOKE KNOB Lift and hold the choke/fast idle lever A manual choke knob is provided on The choke/fast idle lever provides two up fully, this will provide a rich fuel the right side of the motor which can functions: mixture and the correct fast idle. be used in the event the battery is dis- 1. Electric choke solenoid activation charged. Pull the manual
