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 carrying it to and from the
boat. Open the vent by turning the
vent knob counterclockwise all the
way before starting the engine. 3.2 12
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							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 for the boat on which it
is to be installed. Ref er to the boat’s
certif ication plate f or recommended
maximum horsepower. If the
certif ication plate inf ormation is not
available, contact the boat dealer or
manufacturer.
For most applications, the outboard
motor should have a horsepower
rating which provides 80% of the
maximum recommended horsepower
for the boat.Install the outboard motor on the
center of the boat transom.
The antiventilation plate of the
outboard motor should be 0 2 in
(0 50 mm) below the bottom of
the boat.
The correct dimensions differ
according to the type of boat and the
configuration of the bottom of the
boat. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommended installation height.When the outboard motor is installed
extremely low, the idle port may be
immersed and the engine may
become hard to start or may run
poorly. Check that the idle port is
high enough from the water level
when the engine is stopped with the
boat f ully loaded.Type:
S:
L:Outboard Motor
Transom Height
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							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 and bottom shape.
Contact the boat manufacturer for
any special recommendations that are
unique to a specific model of boat.
If the transom needs to be modified
to accommodate the outboard motor,
contact the boat manuf acturer and
f ollow their recommendations f or
corrective action.Adverse effect to the engine can
occur if the installation position of
the outboard motor is too low. Trim/
tilt down the outboard motor with the
boat fully loaded and stop the engine.
Check that the idle port is 5.9 in (150
mm) or more above the water level.
Use the transom angle adjustment rod
(p. ) to adjust the angle of the
outboard motor so the propeller is
perpendicular to the surface of the
water. Attach a rope from the boat to the
hole in the stern bracket. This will
help to prevent accidental loss of the
outboard motor. Attach the stern bracket to the boat
transom by tightening the clamp
screws.
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							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 manual.
Know what the controls do and how
to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the
outboard motor and its operation
before you get underway. Know
what to do in case of an emergency.
Familiarize yourself with all laws
and regulations relating to boating
and the use of outboard motors.Always wear a PFD (Personal
Flotation Device) while on the boat.
Attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator or to
the operator’s PFD.
For your saf ety, and to maximize the
service life of your equipment, it is
very important to take a f ew
moments before you operate the
outboard motor to check its condition.
Be sure to take care of any problem
you find, or have your authorized
Honda Marine dealer correct it,
before you operate the outboard
motor.Before beginning your pre-operation
checks, be sure the emergency stop
switch clip is removed f rom the
emergency stop switch.
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							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 (p. ).
Running the engine with a low oil
level can cause engine damage.
Check to be sure the propeller and
shear pin are undamaged (p. ).
Check that the anode is securely
attached to the antiventilation plate
(p. ) and is not excessively
worn. The anode helps to protect
the outboard motor from corrosion.Check the f uel level in the f uel
tank (p. ). If you are using the portable fuel
tank, make sure it is in good
condition and properly secured in
the boat (p. ).
Check that the fuel hose is
undamaged and properly
connected (p. ).
Wipe up any spills bef ore starting
the engine.
Check the stern bracket to be sure
the outboard motor is securely
installed.
Check that all controls are
operating properly.
Replace any damaged parts.43 14 27
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							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 outboard
motor so it is not resting on the rod.
Push the rod in and turn the end of
the rod up, so the latch will f all
into line with the rod.
Remove the rod and reinsert it in
the desired position.
For your safety, do not start or run
the engine in a confined or partly
enclosed area. Your engine’s exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless gas that can
collect rapidly. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.Proper break-in procedure allows the
moving parts to wear in smoothly for
best performance and long service
lif e.
For the first 10 hours, run the
outboard motor at low speed, and
avoid f ull-throttle operation.The transom angle adjusting rod is
used to adjust the angle of the
outboard motor in the normal
operating position (p. ).
Push the rod in and turn the end of
the rod down, so the latch will f all
to the locked position. Then
release the rod. 61.
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							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
counterclockwise to the open
position.
To ensure that the outboard motor
will be able to draw f uel f rom the
tank, place the tank within 6 f eet (2
m) of the outboard motor and not
more than 3 f eet (1 m) below the f uel
connector on the outboard motor. Place the portable fuel tank in a well-
ventilated location, away f rom direct
sunlight, to reduce the possibility of a
gasoline vapor explosion.
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							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
deterioration.
Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The carburetor
could overflow. Check to be sure there are no f uel
leaks before starting the engine. Hold the priming bulb up in the
direction of the arrow; then squeeze
the priming bulb several times until it
f eels f irm, indicating that f uel has
reached the engine. If you are using a portable fuel tank,
turn the portable fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position.
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							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 operator’s PFD
before starting the engine.
Put the emergency stop switch clip
in the emergency stop switch, and
attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator or
to the operator’s PFD (Personal
Flotation Device).Check the position of the gearshif t
lever. It must be in the N (neutral)
position f or starting.
The engine will not start if the
gearshif t lever is in the F (f orward)
or R (reverse) position. 1.2.
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