Honda Bf5 Owners Manual

µ 17.5 in (445 mm)
22.5 in (572 mm)
19 POWER REQUIREMENTSINSTALLATION POSITION
INSTALLATION
CENTER LINE
MMOOTTOORRTTRRAANNSSOOMMHHEEIIGGHHTT3.9 in
(100 mm)WATER
SURFACE
ANTIVENTILATION PLATEIDLE PORT
Correct and secure installation is
essential for safe boating and good
perf ormance. Follow the installation
instructions provided in this manual.
Bef ore installation, check to be sure
that the outboard motor does not
exceed the recommended maximum
horsepower for the boat on which it
is to be installed....

20ATTACHMENT TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
INSTALLATION
STERN
BRACKET
SAFETY ROPE CLAMP SCREWS
Attach the stern bracket to the boat
transom by tightening the clamp
screws.
Attach a rope from the boat to the
hole in the stern bracket. This will
help to prevent accidental loss of the
outboard motor.Use the transom angle adjustment rod
(p. ) to adjust the angle of the
outboard motor so the propeller is
perpendicular to the surface of the
water. When the outboard motor is installed
extremely low, the idle port...

Improperly maintaining
this outboard motor, or
failing to correct a problem
before operation, can cause
a malfunction in which you
could be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always perform a
preoperation inspection
before each operation, and
correct any problem.
21 ARE YOU READY TO GET
UNDER WAY?Saf ety
Knowledge
IS YOUR OUTBOARD
MOTOR READY TO GO?
BEFORE OPERATION
Your saf ety is your responsibility. A
little time spent in preparation will
significantly reduce your risk of
injury.
Read and understand this...

22 Saf ety Inspection Maintenance Inspection
BEFORE OPERATION
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. ).
Check that the fuel hose is
undamaged and properly
connected (p. ).
Wipe up any spills bef ore starting
the engine.
Check the stern bracket to be sure
the outboard motor is securely
installed.
Check that all controls are
operating properly.
Replace any damaged...

23 SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONSBREAK-IN PROCEDURE
TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
OPERATION
TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTING ROD
TO CHANGE
TO LOCKUNLOCKED
POSITION
LOCKED POSITION
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
BEFORE OPERATION. To saf ely realize the f ull 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
f or the f irst time, please review the
on page and the
chapter titled
For your safety, avoid...

Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
Wipe up spills
immediately. Handle fuel only
outdoors. Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
24 PORTABLE FUEL TANK FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS
OPERATION
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
(OUTBOARD MOTOR SIDE)FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR (FUEL TANK SIDE)
Place the portable fuel tank in a well-
ventilated location, away f rom direct
sunlight, to reduce the possibility of a
gasoline vapor explosion.
To ensure that the...

25 FUEL PRIMING STARTING THE ENGINE
OPERATION
OUTLET END
(MOTOR)
INLET END
(TANK) PRIMING BULBENGINE STOP
SWITCH
LANYARD UPSWITCH CLIP
The engine will not start or run,
unless the clip is in the switch.
The emergency stop switch clip
and lanyard system is a saf ety
device that will stop the engine if
you fall away from the controls
while operating the boat.
Always attach the lanyard to your
PFD, or to your wrist, bef ore
starting the engine.
Hold the priming bulb up in the
direction of the arrow, then...

26
OPERATION
CHOKE KNOB
THROTTLE GRIP N (neutral)
GEARSHIFT LEVERMARK
OOPPEENNCCLLOOSSEEDD
Check the position of the gearshif t
lever. It must be in the N (neutral)
position f or starting.
The engine will not start if the
gearshif t lever is in the F (f orward)
or R (reverse) position.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.Align the START position with
the mark for starting the engine. 2. 3. 4.
04/03/15...

27 EMERGENCY STARTING
OPERATION
STARTER GRIP
ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER
UNLOCK
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Pull the recoil starter grip slowly
until you f eel resistance, then pull
briskly.
Return the starter grip gently.If the choke knob was pulled to
the CLOSED position to start the
engine, gradually push it to the
OPEN position as the engine
warms up.
Also, as the engine warms up, the
throttle grip can be turned to the
SLOW position without stalling.
Bef ore getting under way, allow
the engine to...

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28
OPERATION
STARTER ROPE
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS, Pull the emergency starter rope
slowly until resistance is f elt, then
pull briskly.
Keep away from moving parts
while pulling the rope.
If necessary, rewind the rope and
pull again. If the engine does not
start af ter several attempts, ref er to
p.
. Set the controls the same as for
normal starting (see pages
). Use the choke control if
needed.Set the knotted end of the
emergency starter rope in the notch
in the f lywheel. Wind the rope...