Honda Bf8a Owners Manual

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TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
Customer Service Information
Contacting Honda
Your owner
’s manual was written to cover most of the questions you might ask
about your Honda. Any questions not answered in the owner ’s manual can be
answered by your Honda dealer. If your dealer doesn ’t have an immediate
answer, they should be able to get it for you.
If you have a difference of opinion with your dealer, please remember th\
at
each dealership is independently owned and operated. That ’s why it ’s
important to work to resolve any differences at the dealership level. If\
 the
service personnel are unable to assist you, please discuss your concerns\
 with
the dealer management such as the Service Manager or Dealer Owner.
If you need to contact American Honda regarding your experiences with yo\
ur
Honda product or with your dealer, please send your comments to the
following address:
American Honda Motor Co., lnc.
Marine Division
Customer Relations Office
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847
Telephone (770) 497-6400
M-F 8:30 am  — 7:00 pm (Eastern Time Zone)
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Please include the following information in your communication:
•Your name, address and telephone number (complete with area code)
•Model and complete serial number
•Date of purchase
•Name and location of selling dealer
•Name and location of servicing dealer (if different)
•A detailed description of your concerns
We will likely ask your Honda dealer to respond, or possibly acknowledge your
comments directly.
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Warranty Coverage
Your new Honda is covered by the following warranties:
•Distributor’s Limited Warranty
•Emission Control Warranty
Please read the warranty statements contained in this manual. There are
responsibilities, restrictions, and exclusions that apply to these warranties.
To obtain warranty service you must take your Honda outboard engine,
together with proof of original retail purchase date, at your expense, to a
Honda engine dealer or distributor authorized to sell that product in the United
States, Puerto Rico, or the U. S. Virgin Islands.
It is important to realize that your warranty applies to defects in material or
workmanship of your Honda. Your warranty coverage does not apply to
normal wear or deterioration associated with using your Honda outboard.
Your warranty coverage will not be voided if you choose to perform your own
maintenance. However, you should have the proper tools and service
information and be mechanically qualified. Failures that occur due to
modifications, improper  maintenance or service are not covered.
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Warranty Service
Please remember that recommended maintenance interval servicing is not
included in your warranty coverage. Additionally, your warranty does not apply
to the normal wear of items (such as spark plug(s), water pump, etc.).
As the owner of a Honda product, your servicing dealer may ask you to
authorize an inspection. If the problem is covered under warranty, your dealer
will perform any warranty repairs for you at no cost. However, you may be
responsible for additional non-warranty charges.
If you have questions about warranty coverage or the nature of the repair, it
is best to talk to the service manager of your Honda dealer.
Sometime, in spite of the best intentions of all concerned, a misunderstanding
may occur. If you aren’t satisfied with your dealer’s handling of the situation,
we suggest you discuss your problem with the appropriate member of the
dealership’s management team. If the problem has already been reviewed
with the appropriate manager of the Service, Parts, or Sales department,
contact the owner of the dealership or their designated representative.
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Distributor’s Limited Warranty
This warranty is limited to Honda Outboard Motors distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power
Equipment Division, 4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847.
To Qualify for This Warranty:
The Honda Outboard Motor must be purchased from American Honda or a dealer authorized by American Honda
to sell Honda Outboard Motors in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. This limited warranty
applies to the first retail purchaser and each subsequent owner during the applicable warranty time period.
What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:
American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in material or
workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period. Warranty repairs and replacements
will be made without charge for parts or labor. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of American
Honda Motor Company, Inc. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product
and any warranty on those parts will expire coincidentally with the original product warranty.
To Obtain Warranty Service:
You must take your Honda Outboard Motor and proof of the original purchase date, at your expense, to any dealer
who is authorized to service Honda Outboard Motors in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands,
during the dealer’s normal business hours. If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the
warranty service you receive, take the following steps: First, contact the owner of the dealership involved; normally
this should resolve the problem. However, if you should require further assistance, write or call the Honda Marine
Customer Relations. Please see 
Contacting Honda page 79.
Products Covered by
Warranty:
All Models: Model Year 2000
(Y) and Newer
Models BF115/BF130: All
Model Years
Models BF2 – BF90 – Model
Year 1999 and EarlierLength of Warranty: (from date of original retail purchase)
NONCOMMERCIAL/
NONRENTAL
36 months
36 months
24 monthsCOMMERCIAL/
RENTAL
12 months
12  months
12  monthsSTATE/LOCAL/
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
24 months
24 months
24 months
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Exclusions:
This warranty does not extend to the following:
•Conditions caused by lack of routine maintenance (as outlined in the owner’s manual)
•Conditions caused by the use of propeller (s) that do not allow the outboard motor to run in its
recommended full throttle rpm range
•Operation inconsistent with the recommended operation/duty cycle (as outlined in the owner’s manual)
•Parts affected or damaged by an accident, submersion and/or collision
•Normal wear and tear
•Fuel contamination and water entering engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust system
•Operation with fuels, oils, additives and lubricants which are not suitable for use in the product
•Use in an application for which the outboard motor was not designed, such as racing or competitive use or
any other misuse or neglect
•Incorporation of unsuitable attachments or parts
•The unauthorized alteration, improper installation and/or rigging, or any causes other than defects in
material or workmanship
•Corrosion to steering system or electrical components, corrosion due to electrolysis, water born foreign
chemicals, improper service or corrosion caused by damage or abuse
•Reimbursement for towing charges, in and out of water charges, or technician travel time
•Growth of marine organisms on motor surfaces, external or internal
Disclaimer of consequential damage and limitation of implied warranties:
American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the outboard, revenue, or the equipment
in which the outboard is installed, transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential
damage. Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Accessories and Replacement Parts
This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts, accessories and apparel when distributed by American
Honda Motor Co., Inc., 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, California 90501-2746
To Qualify for This Warranty:
1. The accessories or replacement parts must be purchased from American Honda, or a dealer, distributor or
distributor’s dealer authorized by American Honda to sell those products in the United States, Puerto Rico, and
the U.S. Virgin Islands.
2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners.
What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:
American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any marine product accessories or replacement parts that
are proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time
period. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of American Honda Motor Company, Inc. All
parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product and any warranty on those
parts will expire coincidentally with the original product warranty. Accessories and replacement parts, installed
by a dealer who is authorized by American Honda to sell them, will be repaired or replaced under warranty
without charge for parts or labor. If installed by anyone else, accessories and replacement parts will be
repaired or replaced under warranty without charge for parts, but any labor charges will be the responsibility of
the purchaser.
To Obtain Warranty Service:
You must take the Honda Outboard Motor product accessory or replacement part or the outboard motor or
boat on which the accessory or replacement part is installed, and proof of purchase, at your expense, to any
Honda Marine authoriezed service facility or dealer in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin
Islands, during normal business hours.
Exclusions:
This warranty does not extend to accessories or parts affected or damaged by accident and/or collision,
normal wear, use in an application for which the product was not designed or any other misuse, neglect,
incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts, unauthorized alteration, improper installation, or any
causes other than defects in material or workmanship of the product.
Disclaimer of consequential damage and limitation of implied warranties:
American honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the outboard motor, or the boat on which
the product is installed, transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. Any
implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Products Covered by
Warranty:
Accessories
Replacement PartsLength of Warranty: (from date of original retail purchase)
Non Commercial
12 months
6 monthsCommercial/
Rental
3 months
3 monthsLocal/State/
Federal Government
3 months
3 months
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Emission Control System WarrantyYour new Honda outboard engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and State of California emission regulations.
American Honda provides the same emission warranty coverage for outboard engines sold in all 50 states.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATION
California
The California Air Resources Board and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. are pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 2001 and later Honda outboard engine. In California, new outboard engines must be designed,
built and equipped to meet California’s stringent anti-smog emission standards in addition to the U.S. EPA emissions
standards.
Other States
In other areas of the United States your outboard engine must be designed, built and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA
Emission Standard for spark ignited marine engines.
All States
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. must warranty the emission control system on your outboard engine for the period of
time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your outboard engine. Where
a warranty condition exists, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will repair your outboard engine at no cost to you including
diagnosis, parts and labor. Your emission control system may include such parts as the carburetor or fuel injection
system and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE:
The 2001 and later outboard engines are warranted for four years or 250 hours of operation, whichever comes
first. However, warranty coverage based on the hourly period is only permitted for outboard engines equipped with
appropriate hour meters. If any emission-related part on your outboard engine is defective under warranty, the part
will be repaired or replaced by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY:
As the outboard engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your
owner’s manual. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your outboard engine, but American Honda Motor Co., Inc. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the outboard engine owner, you should,
however, be aware that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your outboard engine or
a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for
presenting your outboard engine to a Honda Marine dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repair should
be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Marine Division Customer
Relations Office. Please see 
Contacting Honda page 79.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
Honda outboard engines manufactured after June 1, 2000 are covered by this warranty for a period of four years or
250 operating hours, whichever comes first, from the date of delivery to the retail purchaser. This warranty is
transferred to each subsequent purchaser for the duration of the warranty period. Warranty repairs will be made
without charge for diagnosis, parts and labor. All defective parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. A list of warranty parts is on page 87. Normal maintenance items, such as spark
plugs and filters, that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to their required replacement interval only.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is also liable for damages to other engine components caused by a failure of any
warranted part during the warranty period. Only Honda approved replacement parts will be used in the performance
of any warranty repairs and they will be provided without charge to the owner. The use of replacement parts not
equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your engine’s emission control system. If such a
replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized Honda Marine dealer
determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, your claim for your engine may be denied. If the
part in question is not related to the reason that your engine requires repair, your claim will not be denied.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
You must take your Honda outboard engine, along with your sales registration card or other proof of original
purchase date, at your expense, to any Honda Marine dealer who is authorized by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
to sell and service that Honda marine product during his normal business hours. Claims for repair or adjustment
found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not
properly maintained and used. If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the warranty
service your received, contact the owner of the dealership involved. Normally this should resolve your problem.
However, if you require further assistance, write or call the Honda Marine Customer Relations Office of American
Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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EXCLUSIONS:
FAILURES OTHER THAN THOSE RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP ARE
NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEMS OR PARTS WHICH ARE AFFECTED OR DAMAGED BY OWNER ABUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
MAINTENANCE, MISUSE, MISFUELING, IMPROPER STORAGE, ACCIDENT AND/OR COLLISION. THE
INCORPORATION OF, OR USE OF, UNSUITABLE ATTACHMENTS, OR THE UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION
OF ANY PART. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER REPLACEMENT OF EXPENDABLE MAINTENANCE
ITEMS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICE AFTER THE ITEM’S FIRST
SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT AS LISTED IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THE PRODUCT OWNER’S
MANUAL, SUCH AS: SPARK PLUGS AND FILTERS.
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE AND LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. disclaims any responsibility for incidental or consequential damages such as
loss of time or the use of outboard engine, or any commercial loss due to the failure of the equipment; and any
implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty is applicable only where
the California or U.S. EPA emission control system warranty regulation is in effect.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS:
SYSTEMS COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY:
Fuel Metering
Air Induction
Ignition
Lubrication system
Crankcase Emission
Control
Exhaust
Valve Control System
Miscellaneous PartsPARTS DESCRIPTION
Carburetor assembly, Throttle body, Fuel injector, Fuel pump, Fuel
pressure regulator, Throttle position sensor,
Intake air temperature sensor, Engine temperature sensor,
Manifold absolute pressure sensor, Idle air control valve,
Barometric pressure sensor, Fuel line solenoid valve, Intake manifold,
Intake valves, and Oxygen sensor or Air fuel ratio sensor
Air intake duct, Crankcase breather tube,
Positive crankcase ventilation valve, Vapor separator,
Intake manifold tuning valve (Intake air bypass control valve)
Flywheel magneto, Ignition pulse generator, Ignition coil assembly,
Ignition control module, Engine control module,
Crankshaft position sensor, Spark plug cap, Spark plug*,
Knock sensor, and Camshaft position sensor
Oil pump and internal parts
Oil filler cap
Exhaust manifold and Exhaust valves
Rocker arm oil control valve
Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and
clamps associated with these listed systems.
* Covered up to the first required replacement only. See the Maintenance Schedule in the owner’s manual.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
ICM
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