Honda Workshop For Bf5 Maintenance Manual

19 Portable Fuel Tank Anode Fuel Filler Cap Vent Knob
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
ANODE
CCLLOOSSEE
OOPPEENNVENT KNOB
FUEL FILLER CAP
FUEL HOSE
(standard equipment)
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.The portable f uel tank has a capacity
of US gal ( L) and has a fuel
gauge built into the fuel tank
connector.The f uel f iller cap is provided with a
vent knob to seal the portable fuel
tank for...

20 Fuel Priming Bulb
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
PRIMING BULB
INLET END
(tank side)OUTLET END
(outboard motor side) UP
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.
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21 POWER REQUIREMENTSINSTALLATION POSITION
INSTALLATION
CENTER LINE
ANTIVENTILATION
PLATEIDLE PORT
02in
(0 50 mm)
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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...

22TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT ATTACHMENT
INSTALLATION
SAFETY ROPE CLAMP SCREWS STERN
BRACKET
WATER LEVEL
FULLY TRIM/
TILT DOWN5.9 in
(150 mm) or moreIDLE PORT
If the outboard motor is installed too
low, the boat will squat and be hard
to plane, and the outboard motor will
spray water that may enter the boat. It
will tend to porpoise, and high-speed
stability will be reduced.
If the outboard motor is installed too
high, that will cause propeller
ventilation.
Optimum installation height varies
with boat type...

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 pre-
operation inspection before
each operation, and correct
any problem.
23 ARE YOU READY TO GET
UNDERWAY?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...

24 Saf ety Inspection
Maintenance Inspection
BEFORE OPERATION
Look around the outboard motor
for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.Make sure the tool kit and
emergency starter rope are
onboard (p. ). Replace any
missing items. Check that all f asteners are in
place and securely tightened.
Check the emergency stop switch
for proper operation (p. , ).
Start the engine (p. ). Make sure
the engine stops by pulling the
emergency stop switch clip f rom
the emergency stop switch (p. ).
Check the engine oil level...

25 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 titledTo adjust, f irst tilt the...

Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Handle fuel only
outdoors.
Wipe up spills
immediately.
26 PORTABLE FUEL TANK FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS
OPERATION
(OUTBOARD MOTOR SIDE)FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR(FUEL TANK SIDE) FUEL HOSE
(standard equipment)
Secure the portable fuel tank in the
boat so that it won’t move around
and become damaged. Turn the portable fuel tank vent knob...

27 FUEL PRIMING INFREQUENT OR
OCCASIONAL USE
OPERATION
PRIMING BULB UP
OUTLET END
(outboard motor side)
INLET END (tank side)
Connect the fuel hose to the tank and
the outboard motor, as shown. Be
sure both connectors snap securely
into place. Always disconnect the
fuel hose when storing or
transporting the outboard motor.If your outboard motor will be used
on an inf requent or intermittent basis,
please ref er to the f uel section of the
STORAGE chapter (p. ) f or
additional information regarding fuel...

28 STARTING THE ENGINE
OPERATION
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARDN(neutral)
GEARSHIFT LEVER
The engine will not start or run
unless the emergency stop switch
clip is in the emergency stop
switch.
The emergency stop switch clip
and emergency stop switch lanyard
system is a saf ety device that will
stop the engine if you fall away
f rom the controls while operating
the boat.
Always attach the emergency stop
switch lanyard securely to the
operator or to the...