Honda Workshop For Bf5 Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
Direction to pull
STARTER GRIP
OOFFFF
OONN
THROTTLE GRIPMARKCHOKE KNOB
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS If the choke knob was pulled to
the ON position to start the engine,
gradually push it to the OFF
position as the engine warms up.
Also, as the engine warms up, the
throttle grip can be turned to the
SLOW position without stalling.
Bef ore getting underway, allow
the engine to warm-up suf f iciently
to ensure good performance.
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p. )
and cooling system indicator
(p. ).
If the indicators show any
abnormal condition, immediately
stop the engine and determine the
cause of the problem. Ref er to
on
p. and . To start a cold engine, pull the
choke knob to the ON position. To
restart a warm engine, leave the
choke knob in the OFF position.Pull the starter grip lightly until
you f eel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the
arrow as shown above.
Return the starter grip gently.
Align the START position with
the mark for starting the engine.5.6.
7.
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30 EMERGENCY STARTING
OPERATION
EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE 6 mm CAP NUTS
FLYWHEEL COVER6 mm FLANGE
BOLTS
UNLOCKENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER
Pull the emergency starter rope
slowly until resistance is f elt, then
pull briskly.
Keep away from moving parts
while pulling the rope. If the recoil starter is inoperative, you
can start the engine manually using
the emergency starter rope supplied
with the tool kit.
Unlock and remove the engine
cover.Remove the two 6 mm cap nuts
and 6 mm flange bolts, and
remove the flywheel cover.
Set the controls the same as for
normal starting (see pages
). Use the choke control if
needed.
Set the knotted end of the
emergency starter rope in the notch
in the f lywheel. Wind the rope
clockwise around the flywheel. 2.
3.
4.5.
1.
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							Exposed moving parts can
cause injury.
Do not operate the
outboard motor without
the engine cover.
Use extreme care when
installing the engine
cover.
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OPERATION
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS,If it was necessary to remove the
emergency stop switch lanyard
from you to perform the
emergency starting procedure, be
sure the lanyard is attached
securely to operator bef ore
operating the outboard motor.
Have your closest authorized
Honda Marine dealer check your
system and correct the problem, so
you can use the recoil starter. If necessary, rewind the rope and
pull again. If the engine does not
start af ter several attempts, ref er to
p. .If the choke control was used to
start the engine, return the control
to the normal operating position as
the engine warms up.
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p. ),
and cooling system indicator (p.
).
Install the engine cover (p. ),
andlockitinplacebylockingthe
engine cover lock lever. 6.
7.8.
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							32 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Emergency Engine StoppingNormal Engine Stopping
OPERATION
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
GEARSHIFT LEVERPUSH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
LANYARD
PULL
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIPTHROTTLE GRIP
N (neutral)
Move the throttle grip to the
slowest speed and gearshif t lever
to the N (neutral) position. To stop the engine in an emergency,
pull the emergency stop switch clip
out of the emergency stop switch by
pulling the emergency stop switch
lanyard.Af ter cruising at f ull throttle, cool
down the engine by idling for a few
minutes before stopping the engine.
Press the emergency stop switch
until the engine stops.
We suggest that you stop the engine
this way occasionally to verif y that
the engine and emergency stop
switch are operating properly.When the boat is not in use,
remove and store the ignition
switch key and the emergency stop
switch clip and lanyard. If you are
using a portable fuel tank,
disconnect the fuel hose if you
will be storing or transporting the
outboard motor. 1.2.
3.
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							33 GEARSHIFTING AND
THROTTLE OPERATION
OPERATION
GEARSHIFT LEVER
TTOODDEECCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
TTOOIINNCCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
THROTTLE GRIP
R (reverse)N (neutral)
F(forward)THROTTLE
FRICTION KNOB
To shif t gears, turn the throttle grip to
the SLOW position; then move the
gearshif t lever to select the F
(f orward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to
decrease f riction f or easy grip
rotation. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
throttle grip f riction f or holding a
constant speed. Use the throttle f riction knob to help
hold a constant throttle setting while
cruising. The engine can be started with the
gearshif t lever in the N (neutral)
position only.
The throttle grip can be turned to the
FAST position only when the
gearshif t lever is in the F (f orward)
position.
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							34 STEERING
OPERATION
STEERING FRICTION BOLT
TTOODDEECCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
TTOOIINNCCRREEAASSEEFFRRIICCTTIIOONN
Steer by moving the tiller handle
opposite the direction you want the
boat to turn.Use the steering f riction bolt to help
hold a steady course while cruising.
Turn the bolt clockwise to increase
steering friction for holding a steady
course.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise to
decrease f riction f or easy turning.
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							35 CRUISING
Engine SpeedTransom Angle
OPERATION
CORRECT
GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE Transom Angle (Cruising)
ROUGH
WAVES OUTBOARD
MOTOR ANGLE
ADJUSTED TOO
LOWOUTBOARD
MOTOR ANGLE
ADJUSTED TOO
HIGH
OUTBOARD MOTOR
ANGLE ADJUSTED
CORRECTLY
Excessive transom angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage. This type of damage
is not covered by the
(p. ).
For rough water conditions or large
waves, slow down to prevent the
propeller from rising out of the water. For best f uel economy, limit the
throttle opening to 80%. Use the
throttle f riction control (p. ) to
help you hold a steady speed.Install the outboard motor at the best
transom angle for stable cruising and
maximum power.
Transom angle too large: Causes boat
to ‘‘squat.’’
It is necessary to adjust the transom
angle of the outboard motor to
compensate for changes in boat load,
weight distribution, water conditions,
or propeller selection. Transom angle too small: Causes
boat to ‘‘bow steer.’’
Under normal running conditions, the
boat will perform best when the
antiventilation plate is level with the
water surf ace.
When cruising into a high wind,
adjust the outboard motor down
slightly to level the boat and improve
stability. With a tail wind, adjust the
outboard motor up slightly (p. ).Distributor’s
Limited Warranty 33
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							36 SHALLOW WATER
OPERATION
OPERATION
18° ENGINE COVER GRIP
Do not use the tiller handle as a
lever to raise the outboard motor.
Applying excessive f orce to the tiller
handle can damage it.An excessive tilt angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation, overheating, and water
pump damage. This type of damage
is not covered by the
(p. ). When operating in shallow water, tilt
the outboard motor, using the tilt
lever, so the propeller and gear case
won’t hit the bottom.To tilt the outboard motor, raise the
outboard motor to the 30° position by
pulling on the engine cover grip.
While the outboard motor is tilted,
proceed at a low speed, and do not
operate the outboard motor in reverse.
The outboard motor will rise
suddenly if operated in reverse.Distributor’s
Limited Warranty
Monitor water flow from the cooling
system indicator (p. ) to be sure
the outboard motor is not tilted so
high that the water intakes are out of
the water.18
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							37 MOORING, BEACHING,
LAUNCHING
OPERATION
38°, 58° (when mooring) ENGINE COVER GRIP TILT LEVER
To return the outboard motor to the
normal operating position, raise the
outboard slightly by pulling on the
engine cover grip, then pull the tilt
lever to release the outboard, and
then slowly lower the outboard motor.Bef ore tilting up, leave the outboard
motor in the running position f or one
minute after stopping the engine to
drain the water from inside the
engine.
To raise the outboard motor out of
the water while the boat is moored, or
f or maximum clearance when
beaching or launching, tilt the
outboard motor to the 38° or 58°
position.
Raise and lower the outboard motor
as described on p. . Stop the engine bef ore tilting the
outboard motor. The 38° or 58°
position is not an operating position. Stop the engine and disconnect the
fuel hose from the outboard motor
bef ore tilting the outboard motor.
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							Improperly maintaining
this outboard motor or
failure to correct a problem
before operation can cause
a malfunction in which you
could be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always follow the
inspection and
maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this Owner’s
Manual.
38 THE IMPORTANCE OF
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be
perf ormed by any marine engine
repair establishment or individual,
using parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to
EPA standards.
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Proper maintenance is essential f or
safe, economical, and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce air
pollution.To help you properly care for your
outboard motor, the following pages
include a maintenance schedule,
routine inspection procedures, and
simple maintenance procedures using
basic hand tools. Other service tasks
that are more difficult or require
special tools are best handled by
professionals and are normally
performed by a Honda technician or
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to
normal operating conditions. If you
operate your outboard motor under
unusual conditions, consult an
authorized Honda Marine dealer for
recommendations applicable to your
individual needs and use.Remember that your authorized
Honda Marine dealer knows your
outboard motor best and is f ully
equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and
reliability, use only new, Honda
Genuine parts or their equivalents for
repair and replacement.
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