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BF40A/50A
Owner’s
Manual
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN
CC
31ZW4603
200.2002.08
EM
00X31-ZW4-6030
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
© HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1999
2000
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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. 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 th
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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 responsibilities of ownership. The of one of the finest outboard motors on warranty policy is a separate document the 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 A FEW WORDS ABOUT You will find important safety information a variety of forms, including: SAFETY l Safety Labels - on the outboard motor. Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this outboard l Safety Meswges - preceded by a safety alert symbol &J and one of three signal motor safely is an important responsibil- words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. ity. These signal word’s mean: To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provide
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TYPES OF HONDA BF40AhOA OUTBOARD MOTORS It may be necessary to refer to this chart for reference purposes when reading this manual. Model BWOA BFSOA TYPE CODE (example) L R T T = Power Trim/l%t R = Remote Control H = Tiller Handle X = Extra Long Shaft L = Long Shaft TTT 3 i
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RIGHT STERN BRACKET , /---A NUMBER PRODUCT IDEilTIFICATION ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the Product Identification ‘The Product Identification Number is Number (P.I.N.) and the Engine Serial stamped on a plate and attached to the Number for your reference. Refer to the right stem bracket. The Engine Serial Number is stamped on the cylinder Product Identification Number when block under the starter motor which is ordering parts, and when making located in the f
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CONTENTS 24 Tachometer ............................................................ 1. OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY 24 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.. ......... 7 Manual Relief Valve.. ............................................ SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS .......................... 9 GAS ASSISTED TILT TYPE 25 IDENTIFICATION ............................ 10 Tilt Lever ............................................................... 2. COMPONENT 3. CONTROLS CONTROLS (COMMON) Lock Lever.. ...........
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CONTENTS High Altitude Operation ........................................ 73 Fuel Line Connection ............................................ 38 STARTING THE ENGINE (TILLER HANDLE TYPE). .. 40 7. STOPPING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE TYPE ..................................... 74 STARTING THE ENGINE (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) ... 44 76 REMOTE CONTROL TYPE.. .............................. Emergency Starting ............................................... 47 52 8. TRANSPORTING ....................
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1. OUTBOARD M;OTOR SAFETY l Always wear a PFD (Personal IMPORTANT SAFETY Operator Responsibility Flotation Device) while on the boat. INFORMATION l It is the operator’s responsibility to Honda BF4OA and BFSOA outboard provide the necessary safeguards to l Familiarize yourself with all laws and motors are designed for use with boats protect people and property. Know regulations relating to boating and the that have a suitable manufacturer’s how to stop the engine quickly in use of outboa
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1. OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY Refuel With Care Carbon Monoxide Hazard l Gasoline is extremely flammable, and Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon gasoline vapor can explode. Refuel monoxide. Avoid inhalation of exhaust outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, gas. Never run the engine in a closed with the engine stopped. Never garage or confined area. smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. l Remove any portable fuel tank from the boat for refueling. Keep the portable fue
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1. OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS GASOLINE&g: These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could seriously injure you. Read these labels carefully. FLAMMABLE DANGEROUS GASOL I NE RHINE fRou WI fOR fllllffi IOlml~lb] INFLAIAMABLE DANGEREUX GAZOL I NE SllllR al Miw fulRmIff lE RElWEIPhU
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) THROTTLE GRIP FUEL LINE OIL FILLER CAP CONNECT-C )R OIL LEVEL TILLER I I GEAR SHIFT LEVER HANDLE 1 / ENGINE COVER DIPSTICK \ x I OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT I / \ OVERHEAT INDICATOR / LIGHT \ \ \ t---+1 / ENGINE r FRICTION KNOB TRANSOM& ADJUSTING /I A NTICA- --- -- VITATION TiLT LEVER W type) WATER INTAKE STOP SWITCH Y YODE METAL) (Al LEVEL PLUG/ CLIP I \ \ SPARE EMERGENCY A 1 ICT DC,RT WASH PLUG EXHr.,,. .
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) ENGINE COVER POWER TILT OIL FILLER CAP FUEL LINE SWITCH KNOB CONNYCTOR NEUTRAL (except LR type) POWER TRIWILT RELEASE LEVER SWITCH OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR \ / v VERHEAT INDICATOR ra TILT LEVER HT a, (LR type) COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP ACCESS COVER BUZZER (inside of the box) VITATION LEVEL PLUG \ DRAIN PLUG SWITCH LANYARD \ EMERGENCY PROPELLER (optional) I WATER INTAKE \ EMERGEN
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION POWER TRIM/TILT TYPES VENT KNOB FUEL GAUGE / FUEL TACHOMETER FUEL FtiEL HOSE CONNECTOR TRIM METER I (FEMALE) PRIMER BULB
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Choke Knob Engine Start Button Shift Lever R (reverse) (revtse) N N ENt-bF, START SHIFI- LEVER BUTTON CHOKiZ KNOB Move the gearshift lever to the N There are three gearshift lever posi- When the engine is cold, pull the (neutra1) position before starting. The tions. choke knob. A rich fuel mixture is provided to the engine by pulling the engine will not start unless 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 THRO’ITLE OPENING INDICATOR THROTI’LE FRICTION KN THROTTLE GRIP RELEASE The label on the grip indicates throttle ‘lItm the grip clockwise or counter- Use the throttle fiction knob to set the opening. clockwise to adjust the engine speed. throttle grip at a certain position while Turning the grip in the direction cruising. Turning the friction knob shown by the arrow increases engine cl
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard Engine Stop Switch ENGINE STOP SWITCH _ EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD ENGINE STOP SVi’ITCH The emergency stop switch lanyard is Attach the emergency stop switch lan- Push the engine stop switch to stop the provided to stop the engine immedi- yard securely to the operator when engine. operating the outboard motor. ately in the event the operator should fall overboard or away from the con- trol
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3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Oil Pressure Indicator Light Overheat Indicator Light 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. is normally ON when the outboard faulty, the red overheat indicator light motor is running. turns ON and the engine speed When the engine oil level is low or the
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Remote Control Lever a-” IEVERSE) THROTTLE THROTTLE 0 0 NEUTRAL RELEASE ‘ER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER The remote control lever controls gear selection and throttle opening posi- R (reverse): F (forward): tions. Moving the lever to the F position Moving the lever to the R 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 pos
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3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Neutral Release Lever Ignition Switch ON START To run the engiie after starting (the battery will discharge if the key is left in this position with the engine ON H not running). OFF To stop the engine (IGNITION OFF). To prevent the battery from dis- charging, keep the key in the OFF position when the engine is not run- The neutral release lever is on the The remote control box is equipped ning. remote control lever to prevent an with a key ty
