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Owner's Manual
Outboard Motor
BF9.9A/15A
©1999 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.—All Rights Reserved
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. I Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with the outboard motor if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of a Honda outboard motor. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest outboard motors on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new outboard motor and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a m symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to yo
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INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this outboard motor safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or ma
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CONTENTS .................................................................. 7 OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY 7 ................................................. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 7 ..................................................................... Operator Responsibility ............................................................................... 8 Refuel With Care .................................................................. 8 Carbon Monoxide Hazard SAFETY LABEL LOCATI
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CONTENTS ........................................................................................ 19 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION POSITION ................................................................. 19 ..................................................................... INSTALLATION HEIGHT 19 OUTBOARD MOTOR ATTACHMENT.. .............................................. .20 ....................................................... 21 MOTOR ANGLE FOR CRUISING 21 MOTOR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ...
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CONTENTS STOPPING THE ENGINE ................................................................... .34 Emergency Engine Stopping .34 .......................................................... Normal Engine Stopping .34 ................................................................. GEAR SHIFTING .35 ................................................................................ STEERING .36 ..........................................................................................
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CONTENTS 57 ......................................................... HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS .57 YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR.. STORING ........................................... 57 ......................................................................... Storage Preparation ........................................................................ 59 Storage Precautions .................................................................... 60 Removal From Storage .........................
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Honda BF9.9A and BF15A outboard motors are designed for use with boats that have a suitable manufacturer’s power recommendation, and other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to the outboard motor and other property. Most accidents can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the outboard motor. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others. O
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY Refuel With Care Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Refuel outdoors, in a well-ventilaed area, with the engine stopped. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Remove any portable fuel tank from the boat for refueling. Keep the portable fuel tank away from the battery or other potential spark sources. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. After refueling, tighten the filler c
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully. These labels are considered permanent parts of your outboard motor. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement. I DO NOT OPERATE WITH ENGINE COVER REMOVED. I CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING. I FLUSH THE SYSTEM THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER AITER EACH USE IN SALT WATER.
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CONTROLS & FEATURES COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS STARTER GRIP / ENGINE COVER EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD WATER CHECK HOLE I ‘CLAMP SCREW ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG ‘Tq \ TlLT LEVER ANTICAVITATION PLATE ?!i@ VENT KNOB FUEL GAUGE FUEL CAP PRIMING BULB FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR 10
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CONTROLS & FEATURES THROlTLE GRIP OIL FILLER CAP THROlTLE FRICTION KNOB OIL LEVER DIPSTICK TILLER HANDLE STERN BRACKET ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD FLUSHING PORT GEAR OIL LEVEL PLUG WATER INTAKE SCREEN EXHAUST PORT GEAR OIL DRAIN PLUG OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT ENGINE STOP SWITCH CHOKE KNOB FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR (MALE) 11
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CONTROLS & FEATURES CONTROLS Engine Stop Switch The engine stop switch has controls for normal engine stopping and emergency engine stopping. In normal operation, press the en- gine stop button to stop the engine. A clip and lanyard system stops the engine automatically if the operator falls away from the controls. The switch clip must be inserted in the engine stop switch in order for the engine to start and run. The other end of the lanyard attaches to the operator’s wrist. If the
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Throttle Grip The throttle grip controls engine speed. INDEX MARK An index mark on the tiller arm indicates throttle position. The BF9.9A gearshift mechanism limits throttle grip movement when the gearshift lever (p. 14) is in the N (neutral) position. The BF15A gearshift mechanism limits throttle grip movement when the gearshift lever (p. 14) is in the R (reverse) or N (neutral) position. Throttle Friction Knob THROlTLE The throttle friction knob adjusts FR
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Gearshift Lever The gearshift lever is used to select F (forward), N (neutral), or R (re- R @ever@ N (neutral) verse) gears. The engine can be started with the gearshift lever in the N (neutral) position only. If the gearshift lever is in the F (forward) or R (reverse) position, the recoil starter will not operate, and the electric starter button (ap- plicable models) is blocked. Recoil Starter Grip RECOIL STARTER GRIP Pull the starter grip to operate the rec
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Steering Friction Bolt The steering friction bolt adjusts TODECREASE steering resistance. m FRICTION Turn the bolt clockwise to increase friction for holding a steady course while cruising or to prevent the out- board motor from swinging while trailering the boat. Turn the bolt counterclockwise to reduce steering friction. Tilt Lever The tilt lever enables the outboard motor to be raised for shallow water operation, beaching, launching, or mooring. To tilt,
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Transom Angle Adjusting Rod The transom angle adjusting rod is used to adjust the angle of the out- board motor in the normal operating position (see page 21). To adjust, first tilt the outboard mo- tor, so it is not resting on the rod. Push the rod in, and turn the end of the rod up, so the latch will fall into \ ’ TRANSOM ANGLE line with the rod. ADJUSTING ROD Remove the rod, and reinsert it in To remove (unlocked) the desired position. . Push the rod in, a
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Fuel Priming Bulb A priming bulb is built into the fuel hose that connects the portable fuel tank to the outboard motor. RIMING BULB Before operating the outboard mo- tor, squeeze the priming bulb until it feels firm. This will ensure that fuel is supplied to the engine (see page 28). VENT KNOB Fuel Cap Vent Knob The cap is provided with a vent FUEL GAUGE knob to seal the portable fuel tank \ for carrying it to and from the boat. Open the vent knob 2 or 3 tu
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CONTROLS & FEATURES Anode The anode is a sacrificial material which helps to protect the outboard motor from corrosion. Overrev Limiter The engine is equipped with an overrev limiter to prevent the possibility of mechanical damage from excessive engine speed. The overrev limiter may be activated during operation, limiting engine speed, if the outoard motor is tilted excessively, or when ventilation occurs during a sharp turn. If the overrev limiter is activated, check the height and a
