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04/01/30 10:15:01 31ZY0600_001 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 Mot
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04/01/30 10:15:08 31ZY0600_002 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of We suggest you read the warranty a Honda outboard motor. We are policy to fully understand its certain you will be pleased with your coverage and your responsibilities of purchase of one of the finest ownership. The warranty policy is a outboard motors on the market. separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer. We want to help you get the best results from your new outboard When your outboard
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04/01/30 10:15:19 31ZY0600_003 INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: SAFETY Safety Labels on the outboard motor. Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of outboard motor safely is an important three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. responsibility. These signal words mean: To help you make informed decisions about safety, we h
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04/01/30 10:15:23 31ZY0600_004 CONTENTS OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.................................... 7 Manual Relief Valve (T type)................................ 26 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION................. 7 Tilt Lock Lever (G and T types)............................ 27 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS................................. 9 Common Controls Engine Cover Latch ............................................... 27 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................................... 10 Transom Angle Adjust
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04/01/30 10:15:27 31ZY0600_005 CONTENTS INSTALLATION........................................................... 33 PORTABLE FUEL TANK........................................ 43 POWER REQUIREMENTS...................................... 33 FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS................................. 43 BOAT TRANSOM REQUIREMENTS.................... 33 FUEL PRIMING........................................................ 44 INSTALLATION POSITION ................................... 33 STARTING THE ENGINE ...
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04/01/30 10:15:31 31ZY0600_006 CONTENTS SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR............... 64 STORAGE ..................................................................... 85 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE............ 64 STORAGE PREPARATION .................................... 85 MAINTENANCE SAFETY...................................... 65 Cleaning and Flushing ........................................... 85 TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER Fuel..............................................................
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04/01/30 10:15:39 31ZY0600_007 CONTENTS TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER This Owner’s Manual is using the following type names INFORMATION.................................................. 103 when it describes the operations special to a type. TECHNICAL INFORMATION.............................. 103 Serial Number locations....................................... 103 Tiller handle type: H type Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Remote control type: R type Operation....................................
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04/01/30 10:15:50 31ZY0600_008 OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY Operator Responsibility Attach the emergency stop switch INFORMATION lanyard securely to the operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to Honda BF8D/BFP8D/BF9.9D/ provide the necessary safeguards Always wear a PFD (Personal BFP9.9D/BF15D/BFP15D/BF20D to protect people and property. Flotation Device) while on the and BFP20D outboard motors are Know how to stop the engine boat. designed for use with boats that have quickly i
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04/01/30 10:15:57 31ZY0600_009 OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY Refuel With Care Carbon Monoxide Hazard Gasoline is extremely flammable, Exhaust gas contains poisonous and gasoline vapor can explode. carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation Refuel outdoors, in a well- of exhaust gas. Never run the engine ventilated area, with the engine in a closed garage or confined area. stopped. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Remove any portable fuel tank from the boat for refueling. Keep the
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04/01/30 10:16:39 31ZY0600_011 CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES Model BF8D BFP8D Type SHA LHA SHSA LHSA LRA LHA XHA XHSA LHTA XRTA Shaft Length S L S L L L X X L X Tiller Handle H H H H H H H H Remote Control R R Electric Starter S S S S S S Gas assist Tilt Power Tilt T T Power Thrust Propeller P P P P P Battery Charging DC Receptacle Tachometer Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control and feature application
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04/01/30 10:17:08 31ZY0600_012 Model BF9.9D BFP9.9D Type SHA LHA SHSA LHSA LRA LHA XHA XHSA LRA LHTA LRTA XRTA XHTA Shaft Length S L S L L L X X L L L X X Tiller Handle H H H H H H H H H Remote Control R R R R Electric Starter S S S S S S S S S Gas assist Tilt Power Tilt T T T T Power Thrust Propeller P P P P P P P P Battery Charging DC Receptacle Tachometer Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control and feature applications. BF9.9D/BFP9.
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04/01/30 10:17:39 31ZY0600_013 Model BF15D BFP15D Type SHA LHA XHA SHSA LHSA LRA LGA SHGA LHGA XHGA LHTA SRTA SHTA LRTA XHTA LRTA XRTA Shaft Length S L X S L L L S L X L S L L X L X Tiller Handle H H H H H H H H H H H H Remote Control R R R R R Electric Starter S S S S S S S S S S S S S Gas assist Tilt G G G G Power Tilt T T T T T T T Power Thrust Propeller P P P Battery Charging DC Receptacle Tachometer Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify co
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04/01/30 10:18:09 31ZY0600_014 Model BF20D BFP20D Type SHA LHA SHSA LHSA XHSA SRA LRA LGA SHGA LHGA XHGA SHTA LHTA XHTA SRTA LRTA LRTA Shaft Length S L S L X S L L S L X S L X S L L Tiller Handle H H H H H H H H H H H H Remote Control R R R R R Electric Starter S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Gas assist Tilt G G G G Power Tilt T T T T T T Power Thrust Propeller P Battery Charging DC Receptacle Tachometer Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control
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04/01/30 10:18:15 31ZY0600_015 CONTROLS AND FEATURES COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS H Type (tiller handle) ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON (electric starter type only) RECOIL STARTER GRIP ENGINE COVER SHIFT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP TILLER HANDLE STERN BRACKET OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK CLAMP SCREW TILT LEVER FLUSH PORT HOLE (manual tilt type only) (inside engine cover) COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD MANUAL RELIEF VALUE (T type only) ANTIVENTILATION ENGINE OIL GEAR OIL PLATE DRAIN SCREW LEVEL
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04/01/30 10:18:20 31ZY0600_016 CONTROLS AND FEATURES CHOKE KNOB (equipped type only) OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT SWITCH CLIP FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR THROTTLE FRICTION ADJUSTER THROTTLE GRIP STEERING FRICTION LEVER LANYARD POWER TILT SWITCH ENGINE STOP SWITCH (T type only) 15
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04/01/30 10:18:27 31ZY0600_017 CONTROLS AND FEATURES R Type (remote control) RECOIL STARTER GRIP FLUSH PORT HOLE (inside engine cover) OIL FILLER CAP ENGINE COVER OIL LEVEL STERN BRACKET DIPSTICK CLAMP SCREW COOLING SYSTEM TILT LEVER INDICATOR (manual tilt type only) ANODES TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING ROD MANUAL ENGINE OIL RELIEF VALVE ANTIVENTILATION DRAIN SCREW (T type only) GEAR OIL PLATE LEVEL PLUG EXHAUST PORT COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT PROPELLER GEAR OIL DRAIN/FILL PLUG 16
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04/01/30 10:18:31 31ZY0600_018 CONTROLS AND FEATURES GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER POWER TILT SWITCH OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT (T type only) OVERHEATING INDICATOR LIGHT FAST IDLE LEVER SPARE SWITCH CLIP BUZZER (inside box) REMOTE CONTROL FRICTION ADJUSTER IGNITION SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD SWITCH CLIP 17
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04/01/30 10:18:36 31ZY0600_019 CONTROLS AND FEATURES FUEL GAUGE VENT KNOB FUEL TANK FUEL CAP FUEL HOSE PRIMING BULB TACHOMETER (optional equipment) (R type) FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR (FEMALE) 18
