Honda Workshop For Bf5 Maintenance Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
HARD STARTING OR STALLS
AFTER STARTING
(continued)
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual.Faulty thermostat or water pump. Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary. ENGINE OVERHEATS Possible Cause CorrectionCarburetor malfunction, fuel pump
f ailure, ignition malf unction, etc.Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary. Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop...

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Possible Cause Correction
Take outboard motor to an
authorized Honda Marine dealer,
or refer to the shop manual. ENGINE WILL NOT DRIVE
THE PROPELLER
Check shear pin. Broken shear pin.
Damaged gearshif t mechanism.Replace shear pin (p. ).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary. 2. 1.57
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71 OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
GOES OFF AND ENGINE
SPEED IS LIMITED
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
If the throttle is closed suddenly af ter
f ull throttle operation, engine speed
may drop below the specif ied idle
rpm, and that could activate the
engine protection system
momentarily.
If low oil pressure activates the
engine protection system, stop the
engine, check the engine oil level
(p. ), and add oil if needed.
If the engine protection system
remains activated after 30...

72 SUBMERGED OUTBOARD
MOTOR
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
STARTER GRIP
Change the engine oil as described
on p. . If there was water in the
engine crankcase, or if the used
engine oil showed signs of water
contamination, then a second
engine oil change should be
performed after running the engine
for half an hour.
If the engine was running when it
submerged, there may be
mechanical damage, such as a bent
connecting rod. If the engine binds
when cranked, do not attempt to
run the engine until it has...

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
When cranking the engine with
an open ignition circuit (spark
plug removed f rom the ignition
circuit), remove the emergency
stop switch clip f rom the
emergency stop switch to
prevent possible damage to the
ignition system.
Reinstall the spark plug, and put
the emergency stop switch clip
into the emergency stop switch. Pour a teaspoon of engine oil into
the spark plug hole, and then pull
the starter grip several times to
lubricate the inside of the cylinder.If the...

74 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Locations
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
Engine serial number: Product identification number: The product identification number is
stamped on the swivel case.The engine serial number is
stamped on the right side of the
engine. Record the product identification
number, the engine serial number,
and the date of purchase in the space
provided on this page. You will need
these numbers when ordering parts,
and when...

75 Carburetor Modif ication f or
High Altitude Operation
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
When the carburetor has been
modif ied f or operation at one of the
higher altitude ranges, the air-f uel
mixture will be too lean f or
operation at a lower altitude.
Operation at altitudes below the
range f or which the carburetor is set
may cause the engine to overheat
and result in serious engine damage.
For use at lower altitudes, have an
authorized Honda Marine dealer
modif y the carburetor f or the
correct...

76 Emission Control System
Inf ormation
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
Source of EmissionsTampering and Altering The U.S. and Calif ornia Clean
Air Acts
The combustion process produces
carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen,
and hydrocarbons. Control of
hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
is very important because, under
certain conditions, they react to f orm
photochemical smog when subjected
to sunlight. Carbon monoxide does
not react in the same way, but it is
toxic.Tampering with or altering the...

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TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
Maintenance Replacement Parts Problems That May Af f ect
Emissions
A manuf acturer of an af termarket
part assumes the responsibility that
the part will not adversely af f ect
emission performance. The
manufacturer or rebuilder of the part
must certif y that use of the part will
not result in a f ailure of the engine to
comply with emission regulations. If you are aware of any of the
following symptoms, have your
engine inspected and repaired by
your servicing...

78 Star Label
The Symbol for Cleaner Marine Engines:
Cleaner Air and Water -
Better Fuel Economy -
Longer Emission Warranty - US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin
Islands
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
The Star Label means Cleaner Marine Engine
f or healthier lif estyle and environment.
burns up to 30 - 40 percent less gas and oil than
conventional carbureted two-stroke engines, saving money and resources.
protects consumer for worry-free operation. This engine has been certified as a:
A Star label was...