Honda Workshop For Bf5 Maintenance Manual

00X31-ZV1-6600  BF5A
BF5A
Owner’s Manual
31ZV1660
00X31-ZV1-6600
2eY1500.2011.04
Printed in China
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BF5AK2
PANTONE 288 CVC
DIC F101
BLACK
Includes US and Canadian Models 

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of
a Honda outboard motor. We are
certain you will be pleased with your
purchase of one of the finest
outboard motors on the market.
We want to help you get the best
results from your new outboard
motor and to operate it saf ely. This
manual contains information on how
to do that; please read it caref ully.When your outboard motor needs
scheduled maintenance, keep in mind
that your Honda Marine dealer is
specially trained in servicing Honda
outboard...

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2 A FEW WORDS ABOUT
SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
Safety Messages
Saf ety Headings Saf ety Labels
Saf ety Section
InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY. Your safety and the safety of others
are very important. And using this
outboard motor safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that...

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CONTENTS
................................... OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY . 6
................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . 6
................................ SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS . 8
.................................. CONTROLS AND FEATURES . 11
CONTROL AND FEATURE
................................ IDENTIFICATION CODES . 11
.... COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS . 12
.............................................................. CONTROLS . 14
Emergency Stop Switch Clip and Emergency...

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CONTENTS
................................................................ OPERATION . 25
.................... SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS . 25
....................................... BREAK-IN PROCEDURE . 25
..................... TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT . 25
....................................... PORTABLE FUEL TANK . 26
................................ FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS . 26
....................................................... FUEL PRIMING . 27
............... INFREQUENT OR OCCASIONAL USE . 27...

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CONTENTS
.................................... CLEANING AND FLUSHING . 59
.......................................... Cleaning and Flushing . 59
.................................................................... STORAGE . 61
........................................................................ Fuel . 61
............................................................. Engine Oil . 63
................................... STORAGE PRECAUTIONS . 63
............................... REMOVAL FROM STORAGE . 64...

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATIONOperator Responsibility
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
It is the operator’s responsibility to
provide the necessary safeguards
to protect people and property.
Know how to stop the engine
quickly in case of emergency.
Understand the use of all controls.Attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator.
Stop the engine immediately if
anyone falls overboard, and do not
run the engine while the boat is
near anyone in the water.
Always stop the engine if you
must leave the...

7 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Ref uel With Care
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
Gasoline is extremely f lammable,
and gasoline vapor can explode.
Refuel outdoors, in a well-
ventilated area, with the engine
stopped. Never smoke near
gasoline, and keep other f lames
and sparks away.
Remove any portable fuel tank
from the boat for refueling. Keep
the portable fuel tank away from
the battery or other potential spark
sources.
Ref uel caref ully to avoid spilling
f uel. Avoid overf illing the f uel
tank.
Af ter ref ueling,...

US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands T ypes
CAUTION
DANGERKEEP TOTALLY CLOSED WHEN
NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.
SECURE ABOVE DECK IN WELL
VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT USE
FOR LONG TERM FUEL STORAGE.
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
GASOLINE FLAMMABLE DANGER GASOLINE FLAMMABLE DANGER
8 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
PORTABLE FUEL TANK
The labels shown here contain...