Honda Bf5 Owners Manual

							9 CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Shaft Length Type
Model
According to Shaft Length
S: Short Shaft
L: Long ShaftBF5A
Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control and feature applications.
BF5A is provided with the following types
according to the shaf t length.SA
SLA
L
Destination
A=United States
L=Long Shaft S=Short Shaft (Example)
LA
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							10 COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
OIL FILLER CAP
TILT LEVER ENGINE COVER
TILLER
HANDLE
ANTIVENTILATION
PLATE
EXHAUSTANODE SPARK PLUG
THROTTLE GRIP
GEAR OIL
LEVEL PLUG CHOKE KNOB
ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
LANYARD
FUEL HOSE
CONNECTOR
(MALE) TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTING ROD
PROPELLERGEARSHIFT LEVER
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN PLUG ENGINE COVER
LOCK LEVER
STERN BRACKET THROTTLE
FRICTION KNOB
OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LAMP
CLAMP SCREW SWITCH
CLIPSTARTER GRIP
GEAR OIL DRAIN/FILL PLUG STEERING
FRICTION BOLTCOOLING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
WASH PLUG
(FLUSH PLUG)
WATER INTAKE
(one on each side)
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							11 Fuel Tank
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
FUEL GAUGE VENT KNOB
FUEL TANK
FUEL HOSE FUEL CAP
PRIMING BULB
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
(FEMALE)
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							12 CONTROLS
Engine Stop Switch and Switch
ClipChoke Knob
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
LANYARD
SWITCH CLIP
LANYARDCHOKE KNOB
PUSH
CCLLOOSSEEDDOOPPEENN
The CLOSED position enriches the
f uel mixture f or starting a cold
engine.
The OPEN position provides the
correct f uel mixture f or operation
af ter starting, and f or restarting a
warm engine. The engine stop switch controls
normal engine stopping and
emergency engine stopping.
The switch clip must be inserted in
the engine stop switch in order for
the engine to start and run. The
lanyard should be attached to the
operator’s PFD (Personal Flotation
Device) or worn around the wrist.
When used as described, the engine
stop switch and lanyard system stops
the engine if the operator f alls away
from the controls.
A spare switch clip is supplied with
the tool kit.The choke knob opens and closes the
choke valve in the carburetor.
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							13 Throttle Grip Throttle Friction Knob Gearshif t Lever
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
THROTTLE GRIPR (reverse)N(neutral)
F(forward) INDEX MARK
THROTTLE
FRICTION KNOB
TTOODDEECCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
TTOOIINNCCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
GEARSHIFT LEVER
The gearshif t lever is used to select F
(f orward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears. The throttle grip controls engine
speed.
The engine can be started with the
gearshif t lever in the N (neutral)
position only. The throttle f riction knob adjusts
resistance to throttle grip rotation.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase
f riction f or holding a throttle setting
while cruising.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to
decrease f riction f or easy throttle grip
rotation.If the gearshif t lever is in the F
(forward) or R (reverse) position, the
recoil starter will not operate. An index mark on the tiller handle
shows throttle position and is helpf ul
f or setting the throttle correctly when
starting (p. ).26
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							14 Recoil Starter Grip Engine Cover Lock Lever Transom Angle Adjusting Rod
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
RECOIL STARTER GRIP
UNLOCK
TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER
Pull the starter grip to operate the
recoil starter for starting the engine
manually.The engine cover lock lever fastens
the engine cover to the outboard
motor.
The motor will start only when the
gearshif t lever (p. ) is in the N
(neutral) position, and the clip is in
the engine stop switch.The transom angle adjusting rod
adjusts the transom angle of the
outboard motor when fully lowered.
Proper adjustment prevents the
outboard motor from being adjusted
too low (p. ).33 13
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							15 INSTRUMENTS Steering Friction Bolt Tilt Lever
Fuel Gauge
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
TILT LEVER
FUEL GAUGE STEERING FRICTION BOLT
TTOODDEECCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
TTOOIINNCCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONNENGINE COVER GRIP
Less f riction allows the outboard
motor to turn more easily. More
f riction helps to hold steady course
while cruising or to prevent the
outboard motor from swinging while
trailering the boat.The tilt lever enables the outboard
motor to be raised f or shallow water
operation, beaching, launching, or
mooring.A f uel gauge is built into the cap of
the portable fuel tank. The steering f riction bolt adjusts
steering resistance.
To tilt, raise the outboard motor by
pulling on the cover grip until the tilt
mechanism engages at 30°, 45°, or
70° (p. ).34
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							16 INDICATORS
Oil Pressure IndicatorCooling System Indicator OTHER FEATURES
Overrev Limiter
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT
COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR
When the green light is lit, oil
pressure is OK.Water should flow from the cooling
system indicator while the engine is
running. This shows that water is
circulating through the cooling
system.
If water stops f lowing while the
engine is running, that indicates a
cooling system problem, such as
clogged water intakes, which will
cause engine overheating.The engine is equipped with an
overrev limiter to prevent the
possibility of mechanical damage
from excessive engine speed.
The overrev limiter may be activated
during operation, limiting engine
speed, if the outboard motor is tilted
excessively, or when propeller
ventilation occurs during a sharp turn.
If oil pressure becomes low, the
green light will go off.
Low oil pressure indicates that the
engine oil level is low, or that there is
a problem with the engine lubrication
system.If the overrev limiter is activated,
check the tilt angle of the outboard
motor.
Improper propeller selection may
also cause the overrev limiter to
activate.
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							17 Fuel Cap Vent Knob Portable Fuel Tank Anode
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
VENT KNOB
OOPPEENNCLOSE ANODE
The cap is provided with a vent knob
to seal the portable fuel tank for
carrying it to and from the boat.
Open the vent knob 2 or 3 turns
before starting the engine (p. ). The portable f uel tank has a capacity
of US gal ( ) and has a fuel
gauge built into the cap. The anode is made of a sacrificial
material that helps to protect the
outboard motor from corrosion.
There is an anode on the
antiventilation plate.24 3.2 12
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							18 Fuel Priming Bulb
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
INLET END
(TANK) UP
OUTLET END
(MOTOR)
PRIMING BULB
A priming bulb is built into the f uel
hose that connects the fuel tank to the
outboard motor.
Before starting the engine, hold the
priming bulb up in the direction of
the arrow, then squeeze the priming
bulb until it f eels f irm. This will
ensure that f uel is supplied to the
engine (p. ).25
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