Honda 99 Outboard Owners Manual

INSTALLATION 
Be careful to avoid connecting the battery 
in reverse polarity, as that will damage 
the battery-charging system in the 
outboard motor: 
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BEFORE OPERATION 
ARE YOU READY TO GET 
UNDER WAY? 
Your safety is your responsibility. A little 
time spent in preparation will 
significantly reduce your risk of injury. 
Knowledge 
Read and understand this manual. Know 
what the controls do and how to operate 
them. 
Familiarize yourself with the outboard 
motor and its operation before you get 
under way. Know what to do in case of 
emergencies. 
Familiarize yourself with all laws and 
regulations relating to boating and the use 
of outboard motors....

BEFORE OPERATION 
Safety Inspection 
Look around the outboard motor for 
signs of oil or gasoline leaks. 
If you are using the portable fuel tank, 
make sure it is in good condition and 
properly secured in the boat (p.34). 
Check that the fuel hose is 
undamaged and properly connected 
(P.34). 
Wipe up any spills before starting the 
engine. 
Check the stem bracket to be sure the 
outboard motor is securely installed. 
Check that all controls are operating 
properly. 
Replace any damaged parts. 
Check...

OPERATION 
SAFE OPERATING 
PRECAUTIONS 
To safely realize the full potential of this 
outboard motor, you need a complete 
understanding of its operation and a 
certain amount of practice with its 
controls. 
Before operating the outboard motor for 
the first time, please review the 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 
on page 7 and the chapter titled BEFORE 
OPERATION. 
For your safety, avoid starting or 
operating the engine in an enclosed area. 
Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous 
carbon monoxide gas...

OPERATION 
TRANSOM ANGLE 
ADJUSTMENT 
CR type/XH type) 
UNLOCKED 
POSITION ADJUSTING ROD 
LOCKED POSITION 
TO L&K 
(SH type/LH type) 
ADJUSTING ROD 
1 ‘..... Ic-- 1  4L 0 
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LOCKED POSITION t PINCH 
The transom angle adjusting rod limits the 
tilt angle of the outboard motor when 
fully lowered. 
Proper adjustment prevents the outboard 
motor from being trimmed too low (p. 
47). 
To adjust, first tilt the outboard motor so 
it is not resting on the rod. 
(R type/XH Type) 
Push the rod in and turn...

OPERATION 
PORTABLE FUEL TANK 
Place the portable fuel tank in a well- 
ventilated location, away from direct 
sunlight, to reduce the possibility of a 
gasoline vapor explosion. 
To ensure that the outboard motor will be 
able to draw fuel from the tank, place the 
tank within 6 feet of the outboard motor 
and not more than 3 feet below the fuel 
connector on the outboard motor. Secure the portable fuel tank in the boat, 
so it won’t move around and become 
damaged. 
Before use, open the fuel tank vent...

OPERATION 
FUEL PRIMING 
OUTLET END 
PRIMING BULB 
(TANK) 
Hold the priming bulb with the outlet end 
higher than the inlet end. Squeeze the 
priming bulb several times until it feels 
firm, indicating that fuel has reached the 
carburetor. 
Check to be sure there are no fuel leaks 
before starting the engine. 
Do not squeeze the priming bulb when the 
engine is running because that could flood 
the carburetors. 
STARTING THE ENGINE 
H Type (tiller handle) 
II - LANYARD 
1. Put the emergency stop switch...

OPERATION 
GEAR&T LEVER 
2. Cheek the position of the gearshift 
lever. It must be in the N (neutral) 
position for starting. 
The engine will not start if the 
gearshift lever is in the F (forward) or 
R (reverse) position. 
CHOW: KNOB 
(manual choke gjpe) 
3. To start a cold engine, pull the choke 
knob to the CLOSED position. 
To restart a warm engine, leave the 
choke knob in the OPEN position. 
START POSITION 
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4. D not turn the throttle grip before 
starting and align the START 
position with the...

OPERATION 
STARTER GRIP 
5. Recoil starter 
Pull the recoil starter grip slowly 
until you feel resistance, then pull 
briskly. 
Return the starter grip gently. Electric starter 
(electric starter model) 
Press the electric starter button and 
hold it there until the engine starts. 
When the engine starts, release the 
button. 
If the engine fails to start within 5 
seconds, release the button, and wait 
at least 10 seconds before operating 
the starter again. 
Using the electric starter for more 
than 5...

OPERATION 
R Type 
(remote control) 
For panel-mount or top-mount remote 
control information, refer to the 
instructions provided with the remote 
control equipment. 
Side-Mom t Type 
SWlTCti CilP 
LAN; ARD 
I. Put the emergency stop switch clip in 
the emergency stop switch, and 
attach the lanyard to your PFD (Pcr- 
sonal Flotation Device) or to your 
wrist, as shown. 
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The engine will not start or run, 
unless the clip is in the switch. 
The emergency stop switch clip and 
lanyard system is a...