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BF8D/9.9D
BFP8D/9.9D
Owner’s
Manual
KINKOS 100.2002.08
31ZW8600
EM3
PRINTED IN U.S.A
00X31-ZW8-6000
© HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2000
2001
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth reproductive harm. 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 the right, however,
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of a We suggest you read the warranty policy Honda outboard motor. We are certain to fully understand its coverage and your you will be pleased with your purchase of responsibilities of ownership. The one of the finest outboard motors on the warranty policy is a separate document market. that should have been given to you by your dealer. We want to help you get the best results from your new outboard motor and to When your outboard motor ne
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INTRODUCTION You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Safety Labels - on the outboard motor. Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this outboard motor Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol a and one of three signal safely is an important responsibility. words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. To help you make informed decisions about These signal words mean: safety, we have provided operat
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CONTENTS OUTBOARDMOTORSAFETY------------------- 7 R Type (remote control) Ignition Switch _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - 7 SAFETY LABELLOCATIONS ----------------- 9 Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Fast Idle Lever _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18 CONTROLSANDFEATURES -------------------lo Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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CONTENTS Ovcrrcv Limiter - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32 BREAK-IN PROCEDURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32 Automatic Choke (equipped type only)- - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 Anodes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 TRANSOMANGLEADJUSTMENT---------------33 portable Fuel Tank _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 PORTABLE FUEL TANK _ _ _ _ _
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CONTENTS H Type (tiller handle) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -46 Lubrication points _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6 1 Spark Plug Service _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -62 R Type (remote control) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -46 CRUISING _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -47 REFUELING _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -64 SHALLOW WATER OPERATION - - - - - - - - - -
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CONTENTS WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED FROM BOAT-75 CONSUMERINFORMATION------------------ WIRING DIAGRAMS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -96 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS - - - - - -76 INDEX------------------------------------99 BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE AND ELECTRICAL STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE - - - - 8 I OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT GOES OFF AND ENGINESPEEDISLIMITED ------------------82 OVERHEATING INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED (remote control
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY Attach the emergency stop switch IMPORTANT SAFETY Operator Responsibility lanyard securely to the operator. INFORMATION It is the operator’s responsibility to Always wear a PFD (Personal provide the necessary safeguards to Honda BF8D/BFP8D/BF9.9D and Flotation Device) while on the boat. protect people and property. Know BFP9.9D outboard motors are designed how to stop the engine quickly in Familiarize yourself with all laws for use with boats that have a suita
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY Refuel With Care Carbon Monoxide Hazard Gasoline is extremely flammable, Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation of exhaust and gasoline vapor can explode. gas. Never run the engine in a closed Refuel outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine stopped. Never garage or confined area. 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
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY DANGER HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. GASOLINE FLAMMABLE DANGER 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 Marine servicing dealer for a replacement. 9
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES Model BF8D / BF9.9D BFP8D I BFP9.9D Type SHA LHA SHSA LHSA SRA LRA LHA XHA LHSA XHSA LRA XFb4 Shaft Length SIL s L s L L x L x L x H H H H H H H H Tiller Handle R R Remote Control R R Electric starter S S S S S S S S Power Thrust P P P P P P Propeller Battery charging 0 0 0 0 0 DC receptacle Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control and feature applications. (E
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES H Type (tiller handle) CHOKE KNOB ;kE$;IC STARTER (Equipped type only) C.-r &DTrn’D PDlD \ FUEL HOSE SWITCH CLIP J CONNECTOR \ I COOLING’ SYSTEM SCREW !Y WATER HOSE \ INDICATOR JOINT HOLE TILT LEVER ADJUSTING ENGINE OIL ROD THROT ‘TLE DRAIN SCRE GRIP ENGINE STOP SWITCH GEAR 0 CHECK \ ANTI-CAVITATION LANYARD COOLING WATER PLATE INTAKE PORT / \ EXHAUSTPORT GEAR OIL \ DRAIN BOLT PROPELLER 11
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES R Type (remote control) CEASHlm /THRO’l-l’LE WATER HOSE CONTROL LEVER JOINT HOLE ENGlNE (hide engine cover) COVER I NEUTRAL RELEASE STARTER GRIP I LEVER OIL FILLER CAP / OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT OVERHERT WARNING LIGHT FAST IDLE LEVER REMOTE CONTRC - FRICTION ADJUSTER .$L!i’- \ ENGINE OIL DRAIN SCREW COOLING WATE INTAKE PORT NCY ITCH GEAR Oli EXHAUST PORT SWiTCH DRAIN BOLT CLIP I PRbPELLER 12
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES VENT KNOB FUEL GAUGE I FUEL TANK FUEL HOSE PRIMING BULB FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR (FEMALE) 13
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CONTROLS AND.FEATURES CONTROLS The engine stop switch has controls for Choke Knob (H type manual normal engine stopping and emergency choke) H Type (tiller handle) engine stopping. CHOKE KNOB The switch clip must be inserted in the Engine Stop Switch and engine stop switch in order for the engine Switch Clip to start and run. The lanyard should be ENGINE STOP attached to the operator’s PFD (Personal Floation Device) or worn around the wrist as shown. When used as described, the
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Throttle Friction Dial Gearshift Lever Throttle Grip THROTTLE R(reverse) \ FRlCTlON DIAL \\ N(neutral) The throttle friction dial adjusts resistance The gearshift lever is used to select F The throttle grip controls engine speed. to throttle grip rotation. (forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse) An index mark on the tiller arm shows gears., Turn the dial clockwise to increase throttle position and is helpful for setting friction for holding a throttle setting
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Recoil Starter Grip Electric Starter Button (models R Type (remote control) equipped with electric starter) For panel-mount or top-mount remote STARTER GRIP control information, refer to the instructions provided with the remote control equipment. &(Lti& Ignition Switch (side-mount type) 1 ELECTRIC STARTER BUlTON Pull the starter grip to operate the recoil starter for starting the engine manually. Press the starter button to operate the electric starter for
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Turning the ignition switch key to the The switch clip must be inserted in the Switch Clip and Emergency Stop emergency stop switch in order for the START position operates the starter Switch (side-mount type) engine to start and run. The lanyard must motor. The key automatically returns to EMERGENCY be attached to the operator’s PFD the ON position when released from the STOP SWITCH START position. (Personal Flotation Device) or worn around the wrist as shown.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Fast Idle Lever Cearshifi/Throttle Control Lever (side-mount type) (side-mount type) GEARSHIF-IYI’HRO’ZTLE CONTROL LEVER MAXIMUM FAST IDLE PI LOWEST I’OSI TION NEUTRAL LEVER RELEASE LEVER The control lever automatically locks itself in the N (neutral) position. To move the lever out of the N (neutral) position, you must squeeze the neutral release lever The fast idle lever is provided with the Leave the fast idle lever in the lowest on the underside of th
