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Honda Outboard Motors are designed Thank you for purchasing a Honda READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL to give safe and dependable service if CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to Outboard Motor. operated according to instructions. these symbols and any instructions Operating this Outboard Motor This manual describes the operation that follow. requires special effort on your part to and maintenance of the Honda B ensure your safety and the safety of Indicates serious BF35A/45A Outboard Motors.
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TYPES OF HONDA BF3§A/45A OUTBOARD MOTORS It may be necessary to refer_tcthis chart for reference purposes when reading this manual Model BF35 BF45 S: Short Shaft L: Long Shaft X: Extra Long Shaft H: Tiller Handle R: Remote Control T: Power Trim/Tilt The gas assisted tilt type motors use a gas damper to assist when manually tilting the motor. The power trim/tilt type motors use an electric/hydraulic power cylinder to trim or tilt the motor. 2
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS STARTER MOTOR - -\ PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ENGINE~SERIAL NUMBER Record the Product Identification The Product Identification Number is. Number (RLN.) and the Engine Serial stamped on a plate and attached to the Number for your reference. Refer to right stem bracket. The Engine Serial the Product Identification Number Number is stamped on the cylinder when ordering parts, and when mak- block under the starter motor which is located in the front of the engine.
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CONTENTS 1. SAFKI-Y Gas assisted tilt type Safety labels ................................................................ .6 Tilt lever .................................................................... 22 Safety information ...................................................... 7 Controls & instruments (common) 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................ 8 lock lever ............................................................ 23 Tilt 3. CONTROLS Trim tab ..................
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CONTENTS 76 Maintenance schedule ............................................... Tiller handle type 78 50 Engine oil .................................................................. Gearshifting ........................................................... 51 Gear oil ..................................................................... 80 Steering .................................................................. Spark plugs .............................................................
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1. SAFETY SAFETY LABELS These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potentia1 hazards that could seriously injure FLAMMABLE you. Read these labels carefully. EXTREMELY Frn~4.~~~~~MI-~ICan~INLWunr~- DANGER
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I. SAFETY l Before operating the outboard SAFETY INFORMATION l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling motor, familiarize yourself with all For your safety and the safety of oth- fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank laws and regulations relating to ers, pay special attention to these pre- (there should be no fuel in the filler boating and the use of outboard cautions. neck). After refueling, tighten the motors. filler cap securely. If any fuel is l Do not attempt to modify the out- spill
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) THROTTLE GRIP on, PReS\SURE INDICATOR LIGHT LEVER HANDLE OVERHEAT INDICATOR \ LIGHT ldiir-7 o w v COOLING ENGINE THdT 1 =r STOP LOCK THROTTLE “.l”-..CH _____- ~~~ FRICTION KNOB STERN ENGINE START M I BRACKET ACCESS COVER 0 ANTI-VENTILATION c Mi D, ATE- \ &l l/l CHOKE KNOB \ WATER INTAKE EMERGENCY ‘RIM TAB STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY / I STOP SWITCH Y...-.-..YL . u SPARE EMERGENCY I WASH PLUG CLIP STOP SW
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) ENGINE COVER FUEL LINE OIL FILLER CAP POWER TILT CONNECTOR CHOKE KNOB POWER TRIM/TILT \ SWI;rCH I NEUTRAL SWITCH \ RELEASE LEVER OIL PRESSURE \ - / V INDICATOR STEERING I I COOLING /e-r In! CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER INDICATOR - STERN TRANSOM / BRACKET ANGLE / SPARE EMERGENCY ENGINE OIL ’ MANUA< ACCESS COVER RELIEF VALVE / GEAR OIL ETAL) LEVEL PLUG ~BNTHATION -/ EMERGENCY __ .-- r hAIN / ENGINE STOP GEAR HAUST P
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION POWER TRIM/TILT TYPES VENT KNOB FUEL GAUGE / FUEL CAP TACHOMETER TRIM METER FiJEL HOSE CONNECTOR I (FEMALE) PRIMER BULB 10
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Engine Start Button Shift Lever Choke Knob R R (reverse) N (reverse) N EN&NE START SHIti LEVER BUTTON CHOKk KNOB Move the gearshift lever to the N There are three gearshift lever posi- When the engine is cold, pull the (neutral) position before starting. The tions. choke knob. A rich fuel mixture is engine will not start unless the provided to the engine by pulling the F (forward): The boat moves forward. gearshift lever is in the N (neutral) N (neu
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Throttle Grip Throttle opening indicator Throttle Friction Knob THROTTLE OIPENING INDICATOR THROTTLE GRIP RELEASE Turn the grip clockwise or counter- The curve on the grip indicates throttle Use the throttle friction knob to set the clockwise to adjust the engine speed. opening. throttle grip at a certain position while Turning the grip in the direction cruising. Turning the friction knob shown by the arrow increases engine clockwise sets the thrott
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard Engine Stop Switch ENGINE STOP SWITCH \ EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP ENGINE STOP StiTCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD Push the engine stop switch to stop the The emergency stop switch lanyard is Attach the emergency stop switch lan- provided to stop the engine immedi- yard securely to the operator when engine. ately in the event the operator should operating the outboard motor. fall overboard or away from the con- trols. T
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Oil Pressure I’ndicator Light Overheat Indicator Light I I- \ SPARE EMERGENCY ,STOP SWITCH CLIP OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIGHT A spare emergency stop switch clip is The green oil pressure indicator light When the engine cooling system is provided near the engine stop switch. faulty, the red overheat indicator light is normally ON when the outboard motor is running. turns ON and the engine speed When the engine oil level is low or
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Remote Control Lever REMOTE CONTROL LEVER The remote control lever controls gear selection and throttle opening posi- R (reverse): F (forward): tions. Moving the lever to the R position Moving the lever to the F position It is necessary to pull up the neutral (approximately 30” from the N (approximately 30” from the N release lever to operate the remote position) will engage the forward position) will engage the reverse control lever. gear. Moving
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Neutral Release Lever Ignition Switch ON To run the engine after starting (the battery will discharge if the key is left in this position with the engine not running). OFF To stop the engine (IGNITION OFF). The neutral release lever is on the The remote control box is equipped remote control lever to prevent an with a key type ignition switch. accidental gear engagement. Key positions: The remote control lever will not START engage forward or rev
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard SPAkE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP SWITCH LANYARD A spare emergency stop switch clip is The emergency engine stop switch The emergency stop switch lanyard is provided on the remote control box. provided to stop the engine immedi- should not be used to normally stop the engine. Use the ignition switch to ately in the event the operator should normally stop the engine. fall overboard or away from the con- trols. Attach th
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CCDNTROL TYPE) Choke/Fast Idle Lever Manual Choke Knob n CHOKE XIMUM FAST IDLE OWEST POSITION CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER CHOKE tiOB Lift and hold the choke/fast idle lever A manual choke knob is provided on The choke/fast idle lever provides two up fully, this will provide a rich fuel functions: the right side of the motor which can mixture and the correct fast idle. 1. Electric choke solenoid activation be used’in the event the battery is dis- charged. Pull the manua
