Honda Workshop For Bf5 Maintenance Manual

							GASOLINE FLAMMABLE DANGER
GAZOLINE INFLAMMABLE DANGEREUX GASOLINE FLAMMABLE DANGER
GAZOLINE INFLAMMABLE DANGEREUX
GASOLINA PELIGRO FLAMABLE
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.
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
Canadian Types
READ OWNER’S MANUALFUEL CAUTION
PORTABLE FUEL TANK
The labels shown here contain important saf ety inf ormation. Please read them caref ully. These labels are considered
permanent parts of your outboard motor. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda
Marine dealer f or a replacement.
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							Gasoline is harmful or fatal
if swallowed. Keep the fuel
tank out of reach of
children. Honda outboard motor is
designed to give safe and
dependable service if
operated according to
instructions.
Read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before
operating the outboard
motor. Failure to do so
could result in personal
injury or equipment
damage.Gasoline is extremely
flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated
area with the engine
stopped.
Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks where the
engine is refueled or where
gasolineisstored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
After refueling make sure
that the fuel filler cap is
closed properly and
securely.Be careful not to spill any
fuel while refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled,
make sure that the area is
dry before starting the
engine.
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
Canadian Types
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							11 CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Shaft Length Type
Model
S
L
S: Short Shaft
L: Long ShaftBF5A
BF5A is provided with the following types
according to the shaf t length.Shaft Length Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control and feature applications.SA
SCLA
LC
(Example)
LA
Destination
S=Short Shaft
L=Long Shaft A=American, C=Canadian
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							12 COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
ANODE SPARK PLUG
THROTTLE GRIP CHOKE KNOB
FUEL HOSE
CONNECTOR
(MALE) TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTING ROD
PROPELLERGEARSHIFT LEVER
THROTTLE
FRICTION KNOB
COOLING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
WATER INTAKE PORT
(each side)OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
WASH SCREW
(FLUSH SCREW)
STEERING
FRICTION BOLT EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARDENGINE COVER
LOCK LEVER OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
STARTER GRIP
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN BOLT
EXHAUST PORT
GEAR OIL DRAIN/FILL SCREW GEAR OIL
LEVEL SCREW STERN BRACKET CLAMP SCREW TILLER
HANDLE ENGINE COVER
TILT LEVER
ANTIVENTILATION
PLATE
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							13 Portable Fuel Tank
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
VENT KNOB
PRIMING BULB
FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
(FEMALE) FUEL FILLER CAPFUEL GAUGE
PORTABLE FUEL TANK
FUEL HOSE
(standard equipment)
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							14 CONTROLS Choke Knob
Emergency Stop Switch Clip
and Emergency Stop Switch
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
CLIPPUSH
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARD
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIPCHOKE KNOB
OONN
OOFFFF
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARD
The choke knob opens and closes the
choke valve in the carburetor.
The ON position enriches the f uel
mixture f or starting a cold engine.
The OFF position provides the
correct f uel mixture f or operation
af ter starting, and f or restarting a
warm engine. The emergency stop switch clip must
be inserted in the emergency stop
switch in order for the engine to start
and run. The emergency stop switch
lanyard must be attached securely to
the operator or to the operator’s PFD
(Personal Flotation Device).
A spare emergency stop switch clip is
supplied with the tool kit. When used as described, the
emergencystopswitchand
emergency stop switch lanyard
system stops the engine if the
operator f alls away f rom the controls.
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							15 Throttle Grip Throttle Friction Knob Gearshif t Lever
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
INDEX MARK
TTOODDEECCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
TTOOIINNCCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
THROTTLE GRIPTHROTTLE
FRICTION KNOBR (reverse)N(neutral)
F(forward)
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. ).28
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							16Engine Cover Lock Lever Transom Angle Adjusting Rod Starter Grip
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
UNLOCK
TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER
STARTER GRIPDirection to pull
The engine cover lock lever fastens
the engine cover to the outboard
motor.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. ). Pulling the starter grip operates the
recoil starter to crank the engine for
starting.
The engine will start only when the
gearshif t lever (p. ) is in the N
(neutral) position, and the emergency
stop switch clip is in the emergency
stop switch.35 28
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							17 INSTRUMENTS Steering Friction Bolt Tilt Lever
Fuel Gauge
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
STEERING FRICTION BOLT
TTOODDEECCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
TTOOIINNCCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONNENGINE COVER GRIP
TILT LEVER
FUEL GAUGE
Less f riction allows the outboard
motor to turn more easily. More
friction helps to hold a 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. 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 18°, 38°, or
58° (p. and ).A f uel gauge is built into the f uel
tank connector of the portable fuel
tank.
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							18 INDICATORS
Oil Pressure IndicatorCooling System Indicator OTHER FEATURES
Rev Limiter
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
TAKING
CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMSWater 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. Low oil pressure indicates that the
engine oil level is low or that there is
a problem with the engine lubrication
system. When the oil pressure indicator is lit,
oil pressure is OK.
If oil pressure becomes low, the oil
pressure indicator will go off, and the
engine protection system will limit
engine speed. Ref er to
,p. .The engine is equipped with a rev
limiter to prevent the possibility of
mechanical damage f rom excessive
engine speed.
The rev 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 the rev limiter is activated, check
the tilt angle of the outboard motor.
Improper propeller selection may
also cause the rev limiter to activate.
Check to see if the correct propeller
is installed. 71
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