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Thank you for purchasing a Honda Outboard Motor. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the Honda Outboard Motor. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent pa
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CONTENTS i.. ........................... 3 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................. 4 2. WARNING LABELS ................................................................... .................................................. 6 3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 8 4. INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 10 5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ........................................................... 13 6. STARTING THE ENGINE .....................
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure safe operation- 0 Understand the operation of all controls, and know how to stop the engine quickly -READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. 0 Do not exceed the boat manufacturer’s power recommendation, and be sure the outboard motor is properly mounted. 0 Never permit anyone to operate the outboard motor without proper instruction. 0 Stop the engine immediately if any passenger falls overboard. 0 Do not run the motor while the boat is near any person in the
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2. WARNING LABELS [ WARNING START ENGINE WlTH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. MD0 NOT OPEATE WITH ENGINE COVER REMOVED. n CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING. n PULL STARTER LIGHTLY UNTIL SOME RESISTANCE IS FELT.THEN PULL BRISKLY. SEE THE OWNER’S MANUAL’ BEFORE OPERATING. WTO MAINTAIN COOLING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY, FLUSH THE OUTBOARD MOTOR WITH FRESH WATER AFTER EACH USE IN SALT WATER. L When storing, turn handle up and place .motor iC position q or 0. I 4
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WARNING /F’LAMMABLE GASOLINE_ HONDA USE LOW LEAD OR REGULAR GASOLINE (88i PUMP OCTANE). DO NOT USE FUEL/OIL MIXTURE. CAPACITY : 13LITERS 2.9lMP. GALLONS 3.4U.S. GALLONS SAFE FILLING LEVEL : 2.5cm/linch BELOW BOTTOM OF NECK. WVARNING -HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITTING. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SKIN OR BREATHING OF VAPOR. -DO NOT USE OR STORE NEAR HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAME. REMOVE FROM BOAT FOR FILLING. H
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3. COMPONENT IDENTlFlCATlON SHIFT,LEVER CHOKE KNOB ENGINE COVER THROlTLE FRICTION B FUEL LINE CONNECTOR, (MALE) ADJUSTING ROD ANTI-CAVITATION PLATE \ ’ pRopELLER*yiWA~~~ INTAKE FUEL,GAUGE FUEL F . KIT FUEL TANK PRIMER BULB LINE I FUEL LINE CONNECTOR (FEMALE)
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ENGINE STOP BUTTON SPARK PLUG OIL FILLER CAP I \ I / THROTTLE GRIP-4 1 STARTER GRIP ENGINE COVER OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LAMP STERN BRACKET FLUSH BOLT GEAR OIL LEVEL BOLT EXHAUST GEAR OIL DRAIN BOLT ’ 7
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4. INSTALLATION TRANSOMrHElGHT It is your responsibility to choose a boat suitable for the engine (5 horsepower). 5ss+f+ manufacturer’s power recommen- dation. Damage and injury may result. 1. Installation Position Install at the stern at the center line fi STERN CENTER of the boat. 2. Installation Height Make sure that the transom height is correct for the motor. Incorrect installation height will reduce per- formance. The motor should be installed so that the anti-cavitatio
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4. Motor Angle (In cruising) Adjust the motor so the axis of the propeller is parallel with the water surface. INCORRECT CAUSES BOAT TO “SQUAT- CORRECT GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE INCORRECT CAUSES BOAT TO “PLOW’ 5. Motor Angle Adjustment If the propeller axis is not parallel with the water surface, adjust bv changing the adjusting rod position. There are four adjusting stages. 1. Push the adjusting rod in (A), twist upwards in (B) and pull out ADJUSTING ROD to remove. 2. Inserti
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK 1. Check the engine oil level. CAUTION: l Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent and low quality oils are not recommended. l Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage. Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufac- turer’s requirements for Service Classification SE or SF. (Motor oils classifie
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2. Check the fuel level Check the fuel gauge and refill the tank if the fuel level is low. NOTE: Open the vent knob before removing the fuel filler cap. When the vent knob is firmly closed, the cap will be difficult to remove. Use any regular grade automotive gasoline (unleaded gasoline is preferred) with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. CAUTION: Gasoline substitutes are not recom
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3. Check the following items. 0 Check the propeller, the shear pin, and the cotter pin to be sure they are secure and undamaged. 0 Check the stern bracket to be sure the motor is securely installed. 0 Check steering handle operation. 0 Make sure you have the tool kit and spare parts with you (p. 26). 12
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6. STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: Damage to the water pump, engine components and exhaust system may occur if the motor is operated while the propeller is out the water. 1. Connect the fuel line to the tank and outboard motor, as shown. Be sure the connectors are securely latched. NOTE: l Position the fuel tank so the tank fuel line connector is no more than 1 meter (3.3 ft) below the motor fuel line connector. l Do not place the fuel tank more than 2 meters (6.6 ft) away from the motor.
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Starting 1. Put the shift lever in NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL 2. In temperatures below 20°C (68OF), use the choke knob. KE KNOB 14
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3. Pull the starter rope slowly until a resistance is felt, then pull briskly. NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by hand. STARTER GRIP 4. The oil pressure indicator lamp should be on while the engine is running above idle speed. If the lamp goes off, stop the engine immediately, check the engine oil level and inspect the engine for oil leaks. OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LAMP 15
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5. After starting, be! sure water is flowing out of the water check hole. the CAUTION: CAUTION: If If water water does does not not flow flow out, out, or or if if steam steam comes comes out, out, stop stop not engine. engine. Check Check to to see see if if the the water water intake intake holes holes are are obstructed. obstructed. Do Do operate operate the the engine engine until until the the problem problem has has been been corrected. corrected. 0 X WATER CilECK- HOLE 6. If the
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Emergency Starting If the recoil starter is not working properly, the engine can be started with the spare starter rope in the tool kit. 1. Remove the engine cover. 2. Wind the spare rope’clockwise around the pulley to start the engine. CAUTION: Keep clear of moving parts. 3. Reinstall the engine cover. CAUTION: Do not operate without the engine cover. Exposed moving parts could cause injury and water may damage the engine. STARTER ROPE
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7. OPERATION 1. Gear Shifting The engine has 3 gears: FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and REVERSE. An indicator at the base of the gear shift lever aligns with the letter F, N, or R on the engine case to show the gear that has been selected. Turn the throttle grip to SHIFT to decrease engine speed before moving the gear shift lever. CAUTION: When operating in reverse, proceed with caution to avoid hitting any underwater obstruction with the propeller. NOTE: The throttle mechanism is designed to limit
