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Honda Power Equipment BF35A Boat User Manual

1. 24 33 Battery not 49 wea Ll ae 18 we 2 63 ens 23 22 20 we Ol Emergency stop switch lanyard enm 17 srana 28 86 29 Change Pressure and overheat warning system 02 Over rev limiter Start nnn nnnm ten nan nano hana nne Stop SWitCh nescence Fuel Cap gauge vent knob Level MM Line connection BENIN Tank and filter Fuse replacement Gasoline containing alcohol NENNEN Gear oil Gear shifting Tiller handle Remote control type cessere enne High altitude operation Ignition switch nennen Lubrication Maintenance 2 1 1 1 4 1 ntn nnne nnne Schedule 1 1 nennt nnne nnne Manual Choke nnn nana nnn Relief valve 5 2 2 12 nena 2 22 2 nennen Motor protection System Neutral release lever 2 222 1 nenne nahen 7
2. eren Storage submerged motor Tachometer Throttle Friction Grip Opening indicator M Tilt Tilt lock lever Controls eere 4 Tilting motor Gas assisted tilt eene Power trim tilt Tool kit Tool kit and spare parts Transom angle adjusting Transporting Trim meter COntrols Operation Trim tab 16 INDEX Trim tab adjustment eem mnn OL Troubleshooting 22 Starting problems eese 46 Warranty service errem 99 Water Intakes essei 23 Wiring diagram 105 MEMO MEMO MEMO Thank you for purchasing a Honda Outboard Motor This owner s manual supplement covers specific information about the Honda BF45AM LHTA type out board motor Refer to the BF35A 45A owner s manual for all other information The owner s manual and this supple ment contain information on how to operate your new outboard motor safely Please read them carefully Keep the owner s manual and this supplement handy so you can refer to them at any time
3. HONDA 5v Owner s Manual Includes 31ZV360S supplement for the BF45A LHTA meen 1 PT Eee M m LE HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 1990 Thank you for purchasing a Honda Outboard Motor This manual describes the operation and maintenance of the Honda BF33A 45A Outboard Motors AM information in this publication is based on the latest product informa tion available at the time of 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 part of the Outboard Motor and it must stay with the Outboard Motor if resold READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLY Pay special attention to these symbols and any instructions that follow Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death may result if instructions are not followed Indicates a possibil ity that minor injury could result if instructions are not followed NOTICE Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed Honda Outboard Motors are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions
4. 6 OPERATION POWER TRIM TILT Power Tilt Switch Motor Pan POWER TILT SWITCH The power tilt switch located on the motor pan is a convenience switch for tilting the motor for trailering or per forming outboard motor maintenance This power tilt switch should only be operated when the boat is stopped and the motor is off Manual Relief Valve LEFT STERN BRACKET quA gt IN 9 42 MANUAL RELIEF CNW VALVE MANUAL POWER To id gt To release Do not turn this screw Tf this screw 15 turned hydraulic oil will bleed out of the power trim tilt system Should this happen it will be necessary to contact your closest authorized Honda Marine dealer and have the system reftiled If the power trim tilt switch will not tilt the outboard motor the motor can be manually tilted up or down by operating the manual relief valve tilt the outboard motor manually turn the manual relief valve under the left stern bracket no more than 1 2 turns counterclockwise using a screw driver After tilting the motor turn the manual relief valve clockwise securely The manual relief valve must be tightened securely before operating the motor or the motor could tilt up when operating in reverse 59 6 OPERATION POWER TRIM TILT M TILT LOCK LEVER Tilt Lock Lever Use the tilt lock lever when the boat is moored 1 Tilt the motor up as far
5. battery cable Tighten the cable nuts securely Coat the battery terminals and cable ends with marine grease 4 Secure the corrosion resistant bat tery box properly in the boat To keep potential sparks away from the fuel tank do not secure the battery near the fuel tank Lubrication Lubrication interval After the first 20 hours then every 100 hours Refer to the maintenance schedule page 76 Apply marine anticorrosion grease to the following parts SWIVEL CASE 85 10 MAINTENANCE Engine Fuel Filter FUEL PUMP FUEL FILTER The engine fuei filter is located under the engine cover between the fuel cou pling and the fuel pump Water or sediment accumulated in the fuel filter can cause loss of power or hard start ing Check interval Every 100 hours Refer to the main tenance schedule page 77 Change interval Every 400 hours Refer to the main tenance schedule page 77 86 CARBURETOR Gasoline is extremely flammable and gaso line vapor explode causing serious injury or death Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Always work in a well ventilated area Make sure that any fuel drained from the outboard motor is stored in an approved gascline container Be care ful not to spill any fuel when replacing the filter Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite If any fuel spilled make sure the area is dry b
6. TILT LEVER To tilt the motor up move the tilt lever to the FREE position then pull the engine cover grip and raise the motor 6 OPERATION GAS ASSISTED TILT TYPE r LEVER 3 With the outboard motor tilted up to the desired position move the tilt lever to the LOCK position to lock the motor TILT LEVER 4 To lower the motor back down move the tilt lever to the FREE position while holding the engine cover grip then lower the motor gently Move the tilt lever to position The tilt lever must be in the LOCK position before operating the motor or the motor could tilt up when operating in reverse 55 6 OPERATION GAS ASSISTED SYSTEM FREE TILT LOCK 3 Move the tilt lever to the LOCK uem NN lo eO LEVER position tock position zd 4 b 4 To lower the motor move the tilt lever to the FREE position Lift u d Po po p rid y on the engine cover grip and swing LJ RNC the tilt lock lever to the free tion 5 Lower the engine gently Move the TILT LEVER lever to the LOCK position Use the tilt lock lever to hold the motor in the highest tilt position when the boat is moored for a long time 1 Move the tilt lever to the FREE position refer tof page 35 then pull he engine cover grip and tilt the motor all the way up 2 Move the tilt lock lever to the LOCK position and lower the outboard m
7. 10 MAINTENANCE Auxiliary fuse replacem nt 13 11 STORAGE 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 WARRANTY SERVICE 15 WIRING DIAGRAM 14 16 INDEX The sections required no changes from the BF35A 45A owner s manual These sections are not covered in this supplement The NON HIGHLIGHTED sections contain only new in formation about the BF35A 45A LHTA Refer to the BF35A 45A owner s manual for all other in formation 2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION LHTA POWER TILT SWITCH BUZZER inside engine cover WIRE EMERGENCY IGNITION SWITCH ms E 3 CONTROLS Ignition Switch The LHTA type is equipped with key type ignition switch which can be mounted in the optional instru ment housing Key positions START To activate the starter motor and start the engine the shift lever must be in the neutral position INSTRUMENT HOUSING optional part 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 Emergency Engine Stop Switch EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP SWITCH The emergency engine stop switch should not be used to normally stop the engine Use the ignition switch to normally stop the engine 3 CONTROLS LHTA Power Trim Tilt Switch foot or tiller handle The outboard motor w
8. 37 5 right and left Engine 2 5 US qt 2 4 lit Forward Neutral Reverse SAE 90 outboard motor gear oil Water cooling with thermostat 11 59 15 5 19 5 23 59 27 59 14 WARRANTY SERVICE Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and good will are important to your dealer and to us Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor s Limited Warranty Normally any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer s service department If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction we suggest you take the following action Discuss your problem with a mem ber of dealership management Often complaints can be quickly resolved at that level If the prob lem has already been reviewed with the Service Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager f you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Service Office You can write to American Honda Motor Inc Honda Power Equipment Division Customer Service Office 4475 River Green Parkway Duluth GA 30136 2565 Or telephone 404 497 6400 We will need the following informa tion in order to assist you You name address and telephone number Preduct model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nature of the problem After reviewing all the facts
9. TILLER HANDLE TYPE THROTTLE GRIP FUEL LINE OIL FILLER CAP CONNECTOR OIL LEVEL ENGINE COVER DIPSTICK GEAR SHIFT LEVER OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT TILLER N HANDLE ON OVERHEAT E INDICATOR LIGHT COOLING ENGINE LOCK SYSTEM AF N STOP LEVER INDICATOR THROTTLE SWITCH ENGINE OIL FRICTION KNOB STERN DRAIN BOLT BRACKET ACCESS COVER ENGINE START A ANTI VENTILATION B TRANSOM PLATE TILT LEVER ANGLE ADJUSTING V Bf WATER INTAKE CHOKE KNOB ROD TRIM TAB EMERGENCY AR OIL KC V ANODE METAL STOP SWITCH LEVEL PLUG EMERGENCY LANYARD WASH PLUG EXHAUST PORT SWITCH SPARE EMERGENCY Flush plug PROPELLER STOP SWITCH CLIP GEAR OIL DRAIN PLUG 2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION REMOTE CONTROL TYPE ENGINE COVER FUEL LINE POWER TILT OIL FILLER CAP CONNECTOR SWITCH OIL LEVEL CHOKE KNOB POWER TRIM TILT UTRAL SWITCH N DIPSTICR RELEASE LEVER OIL PRESSURE CONTROL j INDICATOR STEERING LEVER OVERHEAT PLATE INDICATOR TILT LOCK LIGHT OOLING LEVER EAST SYSTEM Ace CHOKE FAST INDICATOR STERN IDLE LEVER BRACKET ENGINE OIL SPARE EMERGENCY MANUAL SS DRAIN BOLT STOP SWITCH CLIP ACCESS COVER BUZZER RELIEF VALVE B LA inside of the box Qy GEAR OIL TIN TRIM TAB ANTI rena mmo xS LEVEL PLUG lt ANODE METAL VENTILATION EMERGENCY PLATE ENGINE GEAR OIL EXHAUST PORT EMERGENCY STOP SW
10. The new information for step 2 is key shown The battery will dis charge if the ignition is left on with the engine not running 12 10 MAINTENANCE Auxiliary Fuse Replacement Lp BLOWN FUSE AUXILIARY FUSE RATING 10A If the auxiliary fuse is blown the electric starter will not work but the power trim will work If the main fuse is blown neither the starier or the power trim will work The main fuse is located on ihe sole noid bracket inside the engine cover Never use a fuse with a different rat ing from that specified If the fuse is blown check the cause then replace the fuse with a fuse of the same rated capacity Unless the cause is found the fuse may blow again CABLE TIE RUBBER END CAPS Replacement fuse is not available the 1 Stop the engine motor will need to be started with 2 Loosen the cable tie and slide it the pull starter rope refer to the down the wiring harness emergency start procedure 3 Slide the rubber end caps 4 Unscrew the fuse holder cap 5 Remove the fuse 6 Install a new 10A fuse 13 15 WIRING DIAGRAM LHTA NN Pea S gt POWER TRIM TILT SWITCHES Foot Type 17 OPTIONAL PARTS LHTA Extended Tiller Handle Type Extended Tiller Handle Harness a Es A e of an 15 17 OPTIONAL PARTS LHTA INSTRUMENT HOUSING
11. The starter motor con sumes a large amount of current Do not run it continuously for more than 5 seconds at a time If the engine does not start within 5 sec onds wait at least 10 seconds before using the starter motor again 37 5 STARTING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE TYPE AN CEB CHOKE KNOB 6 If it was necessary to use the choke knob to start the engine slowly return it to its initial position Turn the throttle grip in the SLOW direction to a position where the engine does not stall 38 THROTTLE GRIF WATER INTAKE each side After the engine starts verify water is flowing through the cooling system by monitoring the cooling system indicator The amount of water coming out of the cooling system indicator will vary due to thermostat operation Stop the engine if water does not come out of the cooling system indicator or if you see steam Check the water intake screens and the cooling system indicator discharge port and if necessary remove any obstructions If the problem continues contact your closest authorized Honda Marine dealer NOTICE Running the outboard motor with an obstruc tton in the cooling system can damage the water pump and overheat the engine 5 STARTING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE TYPE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT 9 Warm up the engine as follows Above 41 F 5 C run the engine for 2 or 3 minutes Below 41 F 5 C run the engine for at least 5 minutes
12. There are additional optional parts available See your authorized Honda Marine dealer for a complete list 16 HONDA 312 3605 2509304 m 00 31 2 3 6500 PRINTED IN U S A HONDA MOTOR CO LTD TOKYO JAPAN NENNEN NENNEN _ 11111 Pt te ett Pe EEE Sa ppt titty ett Ee LLL LL E LL LLLI ELLLLLL LL HEEL L LL dL LLL LE LLL LLL LL 312 3601 1111111111 2905009408 ooxsrevs soro Paine
13. and be sure they accompany the outboard motor if you sell it We recommend that you read the warranty policy to fully understand your rights and responsibilines The warranty policy is a separate docu ment provided by your dealer The information in this publication was in effect at the time of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reserves the nght to discon tinue or change specifications or de sign at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever No part of this publica tion may be reproduced without writ ten permission 1993 American Honda Motor Co Inc Rights Reserved TYPES OF HONDA BF35A 45A OUTBOARD MOTORS It may be necessary to refer to this chart for reference purposes when reading this manual ShaftLength Handle Remote Gas Assisted Power Trim Tachometer Trim Meter Set Control Tilt 5 Short Shaft L 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 CONTENTS LHTA L SAFETY 2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 4 riction adrstment 6 OPERATION 11 11 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE Tiller handle amp power tnm tilt type 12 TRANSPORTING 9 CLEANING AND FLUSHING
14. nut Use a new genuine Honda cotter pin and bend the cotter pin ends as shown Submerged Motor submerged motor must be serviced immediately after it is recovered from the water in order to minimize corro sion Immediately take the outboard motor to the closest authorized Honda Marine dealer or if you are far from a dealership proceed as follows 1 Remove the engine cover and rinse motor with fresh water to remove salt water sand mud etc Gasoline is extremely flammable and gaso line vapor can explode causing serious injury or death Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 10 MAINTENANCE DRAIN SCREW 2 Loosen the carburetor drain screws drain the contents of the carburetors into an approved gasoline container then tighten the drain screws 3 Disengage the emergency stop switch clip from the emergency stop switch and remove the spark plugs EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE 4 Remove the flywheel cover follow ing the emergency starting proce dure refer to page 43 and remove the water from the cylinders by pulling the emergency starter rope several times If the motor was run ning when it submerged there may be mechanical damage such as bent connecting rods If the engine binds when rotated with the emergency starter rope do not proceed or attempt to run the motor until it has been repaired 91 10 MAINTENANCE
15. throttle grip at a certain position while cruising Turning the friction knob clockwise sets the throttle grip and it is released by turning the friction knob counterclockwise 3 CONTROLS TILLER HANDLE TYPE Engine Stop Switch ENGINE STOP SWITCH Push the engine stop switch to stop the engine Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP The emergency stop switch lanyard is provided to stop the engine immedi ately in the event the operator should fall overboard or away from the con trols The emergency stop switch clip must be engaged with the engine stop switch ot the engine will not start When the emergency stop switch clip becomes disengaged with the engine stop switch the engine will stop imme diately ENGINE STOP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD Attach the emergency stop switch lan yard securely to the operator when operating the outboard motor 13 3 CONTROLS TILLER HANDLE TYPE SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP SUC s To spare emergency stop switch clip is provided near the engine stop switch 14 Oil Pressure Indicator Light OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT The green oil pressure indicator light is normally ON when the outboard motor 18 running When the engine oil level is low or the engine lubrication system is faulty the green oil pressure indicator light turns OFF and the engine speed decreases gradually Overhe
16. CHILDREN VENT KNOB f FUEL CAP Refilling Remove the fuel tank from the boat for refilling Turn the vent knob coun terclockwise to the open position and remove the fuel cap Refuel in a well ventilated area Fill the fuel tank up to the SAFE FILL level mark only Inspect the condition of the fuel cap gasket and replace if necessary After refilling install and tighten the fuel cap securely Turn the vent knob clockwise to the closed position Return the fuel tank to the boat 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS Recommended fuel Xour engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane num ber H of 86 or higher or that has a research octane number of 91 or higher Gasoline pumps at service sta tion normally display the pump octane number We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components Never use stale or contaminated gaso line or an oil gasoline mixture Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause persistent pinging or heavy spark knock a metallic rap ping noise which 1f severe can lead to engine damage NOTICE If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load change brands of gasoline If spark knock or pinging persists consult your authorized Honda dealer Failure to do so is considered mi
17. OF CHILDREN 84 NEGATIVE CARRYING gt BATTERY HANDLE CABLE BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL BATTERY TERMINAL POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE red EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Eyes Flush with water from a cup or oth er container for at least 15 minutes Call a physician immediately Skin Remove contaminated clothing Flush skin with large quantities of water Call a physician If swallowed Drink water or milk and call your local poison control center or physi cian immediately NEGATIVE Battery cleaning Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas A spark or flame can explode the battery causing serious Injury or blind ness Provide adequate ventila tion Keep sparks and flames away Follow the procedure below carefully Removal Disconnect the negative battery cable first then disconnect the posi tive battery cable 2 Remove the battery from the boat Clean the battery terminals with a wire brush or sand paper Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and warm water taking care not to get the solution of water in the battery cells Dry the battery thor oughly 3 Clean the battery cable ends with a wire brush or sand paper 10 MAINTENANCE Installation 1 3 Return the battery to the boat Install the battery in the correct size corrosion resistant battery box Connect the positive battery cable first then connect the nega tive
18. SE CC CD Engine oils classified SG SE CC CD will show these designations on the con tainer Select the appropriate viscosity for the temperature in your area SAE JOW 30 is recommended for gen eral all temperature use 30 20 10 o 10 20 30 avc Inspection 1 Position the outboard motor verti cally and remove the engine cover 2 Remove the oil level dipstick and wipe with a clean rag 3 Reinsert the dipstick all the way in then pull it out and read the level If the oil registers near or below the lower level mark remove the oil filler cap and fill to the upper level mark with the recommended oil NOTICE not overfill Excessive oil can damage the engine OIL FILLER A CAP UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL amp 4 Reinstall the oil filler cap and tight en securely 5 Install the engine cover and lock It securely When the engine l is contaminated or discolored replace with fresh engine oil refer to page 78 For oil capacity replacement interval and procedure 29 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS Fuel Level FUEL GAUGE Check the fuel gauge and refill the tank to the SAFE FILL level mark if necessary Fuel tank capacity 6 6 US gal 25 lit 30 dati Gasoline is extremely flammable and gaso line vapor can explode causing serious injury or death Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
19. according to the MAINTENA NCE SCHEDULE Stop the engine before performing any maintenance If it is necessary to run the engine make sure the area is weil ventilated Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death NOTICE Running the outboard motor without sufficient cooling water will damage the water pump and overheat the engine 74 To maintain the cooling system effi ciency flush the outboard motor with fresh water after operating in salt water or dirty water Make sure there is at least 2 inches of water above the venrilation plate Or follow the flushing procedure refer to pages 72 and 73 10 MAINTENANCE Tool Kit and Spare Parts TOOL KIT The following tools and spare parts are supplied with the outboard motor for maintenance adjustment and emergency repairs lt 10 x 12 mm WRENCH OQ EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE 8 mm WRENCH Wu 2 WDRIVER FLAT SCRE PLIERS PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 23 N SCREWDRIVER HANDLE OIL CHECK SCREWDRIVER TOOL BAG P Xs 18 x 19 mm SOCKET WRENCH 75 10 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent for maintenance or repair Replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the motor REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD 3 Performed at every indica
20. damage and mounting bolts for proper torque 3 The tool kit contents Compare your tool kit contents against the tool kit illustration above Replace any missing items 4 The anodes for damage looseness or excessive corrosion The anodes help to protect the out board motor from corrosion any time they are exposed directly to the water 10 x 12 mm WRENCH BEN gt EMERGENCY 4 mm WRENCH STARTER ROPE FLAT SCREWDRIVER PLIERS PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER LI Lees OIL CHECK SCREWDRIVER SCREWDRIVER HANDLE E as x i9 mi WRENCH Replace the anodes when they have been visibly reduced in size NOTICE painting or coating the anodes will lead to rust and corro sion damage to the outboard motor The following materials should be kept with the boat 1 Owner s Manual 2 Tool Kit 3 Spare engine oil spark plugs pro peller and propeller cotter pins 4 Required information regarding boating laws and regulations 33 5 STARTING THE ENGINE Fuel Line Connection FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR str FUEL TANK END The fuel tank must be properly secured in the boat This will protect the fuel tank from mechanical damage caused by the fuel tank shifting The fuel tank must be in a well venti lated area to reduce the chance of a gasoline vapor explosion Avoid direct sunlight on the fuel tank Due to the fuel pump capacity do not place the fuel tank more than 6 feet away from the mot
21. gasoline Spark plug is not of speci Vent knob is not open fied rating or vent is clogged Water pump 1 faulty Fuel filter is clogged Thermostat is clogged Agr screw is open too Thermostat is faulty wide Water tube or passage Idling speed is too slow is clogged vent 15 Exhaust gas is entering Fuel pump is faulty cooling system Air in fuel pump Air enters through fuel line connector Air enters through primer bulb 96 13 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL Short shaft BSAG Long shaft BLAG Description Code Extra long shaft BAPU Tp H R RP Overall length 28 6 in 27 0 in 27 0 in 725 mm 685 mm 685 mm Overall width 14 6 370 Overall height 49 4 in 1 255 mm 53 6 in 1 360 mm 57 5 in 1 460 mm 16 4 in 415 mm 20 5 in 520 mm 24 5 in 622 mm Weight 5 194 Ib 88 kg 198 Ib 90 L 1201 Ib 91 kg 198 Ib 90 kg 203 b 92 kg 212 16 96 kg 35 HP 26 1 4600 5600 rpm 4 stroke OHC in line 3 cylinder 49 3 cu in 808 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm Transom height oo EIC Rated power Starter system Ignition system Lubrication system Specified oil Electric starter C D 1 Trochoid pump pressure lubrication standard SG SF CC CD SAE 10W 30 Gear case API standard GL 4 5 SAP 90 outboard motor gear oil Engine 2 5 US qt 2 4 lit Gear case 0 53 US
22. motor or cause oil leakage 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Engine does not start Fuel Fuel is not fed There is no gasoline No sparks Spark plug Contamination to carburetor in fuel tank across spark is faulty Incorrect gap Vent knob is not open or plug gap Broken spark plug vent clogged Fuel filter is clogged Pulser coil is faulty Fuel line is kinked Current leaks from Fuel line 15 connected high tension cord improperly C D I unit is faulty Fuel pump is faulty Exciter coi is faulty Primer bulb is faulty Ignition coil is faulty Check valve in connector Wire harness is faulty is faulty Current leaks from engine stop Fuel is fed to Excessive amount switch cord carburetor of fuel overflow Stop switch does not return Carburetor vent is satisfactorily clogged Spark plug is improperly installed Electrical Emergency stop switch is improperly Sparks across Insufficient Spark plug gap is small installed sparkplug gap sparks Weak starter motor Shift lever is not in N position rotation Normal Recheck the fuel system sparks 95 12 TROUBLESHOOTING M n X 2 Engine starts but immediately stops Engine some times stops while cruising Fuel Engine overheats No gasoline in fuel tank Normal sparking Water intake screens There is gasoline Water is mixed with are clogged in fuel tank
23. oil md Spark plugs Battery not included Engine fuel Fuel tank and filter gt replacement dd J WARRAN 1 SAFETY SAFETY LABELS These labels are in the locations shown They warn you of potential hazards that could seriously injure you Read these labels carefully Cnt 4 TFC ROM iy Rin POE ponen Mna NG PARTS CAM Li ENGINE COVER GASOLINE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE FOR USE af TOR FUEL ONLY CONTAIN LEAT ANTI DANGER HARWELL OF FATAL F SWALLOWED FEEF OUT OF RECH OF CHLIBEN SWALLOWED DO MOT INDUCE E PHYSICIAN TIPETITATEL T REEF TOTALLY WHEN NOT 1M LEE HERP AWAY FROM HEAT SPARKS AHO OPEN FLAME SECURE ABOVE DECK WELL VENTILATED AREA DO NOT USE FOR LUND TERR FUEL STORAGE 00 NOT USE IL MIXTURE FOLLOW MOTOR MANUFACTURERS 1055 FLAMMABLE DANGEROUS GASOL I w READE FROM BOAT FOR FILLING THT LAMMABLE DANOERTUX GAZOLINE SATIR DU BATEN FOUR REFAIRE LE ESSENCE TERE 1 SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION Before operating the outboard Refuel carefully to avoid spilling For your safety and the safe
24. qt 0 5 lit BSAG BLAG 12V 6A BAPU 12 10 Water cooling with thermostat Thru hub DR7EA X22bSR U Diaphragm tvpe Engine Oil capacity Cooling system Exhaust system Spark plugs Forward Neutral Reverse Gear change dog type 37 5 right and lef Transom angle 5 stages 11 59 15 59 19 59 23 8 27 5 Automotive gasoline 91 research octane 86 pump octane 6 6 US pal 25 lit 97 13 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 45 Description Code Short shaft BSAF Long shaft BLAF Extra long shaft BANU Tye R Rr Overall length 28 6 in 27 0 in 27 0 in 725 mm Overall height 685 mm 14 6 in 370 mm 49 4 in 1 255 mm 53 6 in 1 360 mm 7 5 in 1 460 mm 16 4 in 415 mm 20 5 in 520 mm 24 5 in 622 mm Weight 194 Ib 88 kg 198 1b 90 kg L 198 Ib 90 kg 203 Ib 92 kg 212 b 96 kg 45 HP 33 6 kW 385 4 stroke OHC in line 3 cylinder 49 3 cu in 808 cc 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm 8 685 mm Transom height EBD Starter system Electric starter ignition syster Lubrication system Trochoid pump pressure lubrication Specified oil Engine API standard SG SF CC CD SAE 10W 30 Crear case API standard GL 4 5 Oil capacity Gear case 0 53 US qt 0 5 lit D C output BSAF BLAF 12V 6A BANU 12V 10A Fuel Automotive gasoline 91 research octane 86 pump octane dog type
25. steering wheel or tiller handle for both right and left turns to determine if an equal amount of effort is required If adjust ment is necessary loosen the tighten ing bolt and turn the trim tab right or left Make small adjustments at a time and retest Incorrect trim tab adjustment can cause adverse steering The trim tab also functions as an anode 23 3 CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS common Anode Metal Cooling System Indicator ANODE trim tab stern bracket COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR The anodes are made from a sacrificial NOTICE Painting or coating the The cooling system is monitored here material which helps to protect the anodes will lead to rust and corro to make sure cooling water is circulat outboard moter from corrosion sion damage to the outboard motor ing through the engine 24 Water Intakes ca Jl 1 ET The engine cooling water is drawn into the water pump through these water intakes 3 CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS common WATER INTAKES 25 3 CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS common Transom Angle Adjusting Rad STERN WW X TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTING The transom angle adjusting rod is used to adjust the motor angle to achieve the correct boat trim There are 5 adjustment holes located in the Stern bracket Push in and turn the transom angle adjusting rod up to remove To install insert into the proper hole and turn down to
26. tank filter if necessary It may be necessary drain the fuel tank completely and refill with fresh gasoline 55 Cleaning interval Every 200 hours Refer to the maintenance schedule page 77 Inspect the condition of the fuel cap gasket fuel hose and the O ring seals in the fuel hose connectors Replace the fuel cap gasket hose or fuel con nectors 1f they are cracked damaged or leak fuel Be sure the fuel hose is not kinked Fuel Tank Cleaning 1 Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and gaso line vapor can explode causing serious injury or death Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 2 Empty the gasoline from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline con tainer Pour in a small quantity of fresh gasoline and clean the tank thoroughly Drain and dispose of the gasoline properly 10 MAINTENANCE FUEL TANK HOSE CONNECTOR FUEL TANK FILTER Fuel Tank Filter Cleaning Replacement 1 Turn the fuel tank hose connector counterclockwise to remove the fuel tank filter Clean the fuel tank filter with non flammable cleaner or solvent Replace the fuel tank filter if neces After cleaning or replacement rein stall the fuel tank filter and fuel tank hose connector securely Fuse Replacement BLOWN FUSE If the fuse 18 blown running the engine
27. the engine oil refer to page 78 6 Put teaspoon of engine oil into each spark plug hole then rotate the engine using the pull starter rope several times to lubricate the inside of the cylinders Reinstall the spark plugs 92 NOTICE Running the outboard motor without sufficient cooling water will damage the water pump and overheat the engine 7 Engage the emergency stop switch clip with the emergency stop switch and attempt to start the engine be sure the water level is at least 2 inches above the ventilation plate If the engine fails to start remove the spark plugs clean and dry the electrodes then reinstall the spark plugs and attempt to start the engine again If the engine starts and no mechanical damage is evident continue to run the engine for 1 2 hour or longer Hf there was water in the engine crankcase or the used engine oil showed signs of water contami nation then a second engine oil change should be performed after running the engine for a 1 2 hour 8 Take the outboard motor to your closest authorized Honda Marine dealer for inspection and service as soon as possible H STORAGE For longer service life of the outboard motor have your outboard motor ser viced by an authorized Honda Marine dealer before storage If you are unable to take the motor to your dealer proceed as follows Draining the Carburetors Aubl Gasoline is extremely flammable and
28. trim tilt switch on the remote control lever to adjust the motor trim angle of to 20 to main tain proper boat trim The power trim tilt switch located on the remote control lever can be operated while the boat 15 under way or while stopped By using the power trim tilt switch the operator can change the trim angle of the motor to achieve maximum boat acceleration speed stability and maintain optimum fuel consumption Power Tilt Press the power trim tilt switch on the remote control lever to adjust the motor tilt angle of 20 to 60 using the power trim tilt switch the operator can change the tilt angle of the motor for shallow water operation beaching launching from a trailer or mooring 20 CONTROL LEVER NOTICE Excessive trim tilt angle during operation can cause the pro peller to raise out of the water and cause propeller ventilation and engine over revving Excessive trim tilt angle can also damage the wafer pump XRTA type outboard Power Trim Do not trim this engine when you are using a large amount of throttle opening If you do try to trim the en gine under certain conditions pro peller thrust may override the power trim hydraulics and cause the engine to return to the transom angle adjust ing rod Full in position Power Tiit Press the power tilt switch on the remote control lever to adjust the motor ult angle of 20 to 60 By using the power tilt switch the op erato
29. will not charge the battery and the electric starter will not work FUSE RATING 15A Never use a fuse with a different rat ing from that specified If the fuse is blown check the cause then replace the fuse with a spare fuse of the same rated capacity Unless the cause is found the fuse may blow again FUSE COVER 15A FUSE _ eI SPARE 15A FUSE Replacement 1 Stop the engine 2 Remove the engine cover 3 Pull the blown fuse out of the clip 4 Push a new 15 fuse into the clip spare 15 fuse is located in the fuse holder If the spare fuse is not available the motor will need to be started with the pull starter rope refer to the emergency start procedure page 43 89 10 MAINTENANCE Propeller COTTER PIN stainless CM e CASTLE NUT PLAIN WASHER SPECIAL SPLINE WASHER 1 PROPELLER THRUST WASHER GREASE If the propeller 1s damaged replace it Removal as follows Remove the cotter pin then remove the 16 mm castle nut 17 mm plain washer 10 mm special spline washer propeller and thrust washer 90 COTTER PIN stainless Installation Install the thrust washer with the grooved side toward the gear case then install the new propeller in the reverse sequence of removal Hand tighten the castie nut until the 4 mm cotter pin can be installed IT necessary tighten the castle nut just enough to align the hole with the groove in
30. 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 am 7 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Your name address and telephone number complete with area code Model and complete serial number Date of purchase Name and location of the selling dealer Name and location of the servicing dealer if different A detailed description of your concerns 15 WIRING DIAGRAM TILLER HANDLE TYPE 100 15 WIRING DIAGRAM REMOTE CONTROL TYPE mu Tea roa LT erroe 101 15 WIRING DIAGRAM REMOTE CONTROL POWER TRIM TILT TYPE 102 16 INDEX Anode metal Pre operation check Motor protection system Break in procedure Choke knob Choke fast idle lever Cleaning and flushing Component identification Controls amp instruments common Controls Gas assisted tilt type 11 cinis 15 Remote control amp power imf type Tiller handle Remote control type Cooling system indicator Cruising Tiller handle erento Remote control type Emergency starting Tiller handle type Remote control type Engine cover removal instalation Engine fuel filter Engine Oil Level Check 0002004
31. 8 27 11 13 2 30 34 88 31 80 50 52 67 16 09 74 76 18 22 59 62 16 103 I6 INDEX Oil pressure indicator Oil pressure indicator light buzzer Other checks sees esee neret met rater Over rev limiter RTUARARARARA RA TERTATETATSEARAFAFRAEFARA Overheat indicator light Overheat indicator light buzzer eese Power tilt switch h motor pan Controls MEME Operation Power trim warning system Power trim tilt switch remote control lever 90 Pre operation checks Propeller And Cotter Remote control Friction adjustment 2000 0 ccccssessrssssscsstsssssaseceserarnense Lever Safety shallow water operation Shift lever Specifications starting the engine Kemote control type Steering 104 Information Tiller handle type 14 19 33 14 18 2 21 89 20 r 3 j Spark plug BONN 82 Friction adjustment common Stern bracket Pre operation CHECK Stopping the engine Remote control type sese nennen Tiller handle type
32. Always wash your hands after handling used oil Also please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station reclamation center Do not throw it in the trash pour it on the ground down a dram or into the water Gear Oil check interval Every 100 hours Oil change interval After the first 20 hours then every 100 hours Refer to the mainte nance schedule 81 OIL CAPACITY 0 53 US qt 0 5 lit Recommended oil Outboard motor SAE 90 hypoid gear oil API Service Classification GL 4 or GL 5 10 MAINTENANCE LEVEL PLUG DRAIN PLUG Gear Oil Level Check 1 2 Position the outboard motor verti cally Remove the level plug and see if oil flaws out If no oil flows out fill through the drain plug hole until the oil starts to flow out through the level plug hole If there is water in the oil the water will flow out first when the drain plug is removed or the oil will be milky colored If the appears abnormal contact your closest authorized Honda Marine dealer GEAR OIL BOTTLE A gear oil bottle is recommended to fill the gear case The end of the drain plug is a mag net Remove all metal particles from the end of the drain plug before reinstalling Do not reinstall the drain plug in the level plug hole 3 Use new sealing washers and rein stall the level plug
33. CKS Propeller and Cotter pin Steering Friction Adjustment common TO DECREASE STEERING ADJUSTER COTTER PIN stainless steel PROPELLER Propeller Cotter Pin Operate the steering wheel or tiller Check the propeller blades for handle right and left and check for the damage wear or deformation and Check the cotter pin for damage and amount of drag felt replace if necessary Never operate the correct installation If the cotter pin outboard motor with a damaged pro needs replacernent use only a new Adjust the steering friction adjuster so peller genuine Honda stainless steel cotter that a slight amount of drag is felt The pin steering should move smoothly and Carrying a spare propeller propeller freely nuts and cotter pins are common prac tice If the propeller is damaged and no spare propeller is available consult an authorized Honda Marine dealer Refer to for propeller change information 32 Remote Control Friction Adjustment E TO DECREASE FRICTION ADJUSTER Operate the remote control lever into forward and reverse gears and check for the amount of drag felt Adjust the remote control friction adjuster so that a slight amount of drag is felt The remote control lever should move smoothly and freely 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS Other Checks Check the following items The fuel hose for kinking collaps ing or loose connections 2 The stern bracket for
34. ITCH DRAIN PLUG PROPELLER WATER INT SWITCH LANYARD SH PLUG EMERGENCY STOP wa SWITCH CLIP Flush plug 2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION VENT KNOB FUEL GAUGE FUEL TANK FUEL CAP FUEL HOSE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR FEMALE PRIMEK BULE 10 POWER TRIM TILT TYPES TACHOMETER TRIM METER 3 CONTROLS TILLER HANDLE TYPE Engine Start Button R reverse neutral ll y a forward ENGINE START BUTTON Move the gearshift lever to the neutral position before starting The engine will not start unless the gearshift lever is in the N neutral position Shift Lever Choke Knob R reverse uM CHOKE There are three gearshift lever posi tions F forward The boat moves forward N neutral The transmission gears are disengaged from the engine R reverse The boat reverses When the engine is cold pull the choke knob rich fuel mixture is provided to the engine by pulling the choke knob 3 CONTROLS TILLER HANDLE TYPE Throttle Grip Throttle opening indicator THROTTLE OPENING INDICATOR THROTTLE GRIP Turn the grip clockwise or counter The curve on the grip indicates throttle clockwise to adjust the engine speed opening Turning the grip in the direction shown by the arrow increases engine speed 12 Throttle Friction Knob THROTTLE FRICTION KNOB _ on RELEASE Use the throttle friction knob to set the
35. NGINE STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STO SWITCH CLIP NOTICE The propeller must be lowered into the water Running the outboard motor out of the water will damage the water pump and overheat the engine l Engage the emergency stop switch clip located at one end of the emer gency stop switch lanyard with the engine stop switch Attach the oth er end of the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator 36 P EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP spare emergency stop switch clip is provided near rhe engine stop switch H the operator does not attach the emergency stop Switch lanyard and is thrown from his seat or out of the boat the out of control boat can sari ously injure the operator pas sengers or bystanders Always properly attach the lanyard before starting the motor GEAR SHIFT LEVER 2 Move the gearshift lever to the N neutral position The engtne will not start unless the gearshift lever is in the neutral position 5 STARTING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE TYPE THROTTLE GRIP CHOKE KNOB 3 Align the engine start symbol 4 When the engine is cold or ambient NOTICE not press the start but on the throttle grip with the temperature is low pull the choke ton while the engine is running pointer p on the tiller handle knob This can damage the starter motor 5 Press the start button and start the and flywheel engine
36. Operating this Outboard Motor Tequires special effort on your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others GUNES Careless operation or misuse may cause injury or property damage Read and understand this owner s manual before operating the Outboard Motor If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about your Outboard Motor see an authorized Honda Marine dealer HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 1990 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TYPES OF HONDA 5 45 OUTBOARD MOTORS It may be necessary to refer to this chart for reference purposes when reading this manual Shaft o mw Tiller Remate Gas Assisted Power Tachometer Trimmeter Handle Control e S Short Dera L Shaft X Extra Long Shafi 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 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS RIGHT STERN BRACKET XU 4 i2 n PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Record the Product Identification Number and the Engine Serial Number for your reference Refer to the Product Identification Number when ordering parts and when mak ing technical or warranty inquiries see page 99 STARTER MOTOR ENGINE SERIALN NUMBER The Product Identific
37. PRE OPERATION CHECKS 7777 ngine cover remova Engine oil Fuel level Gasoline containing alcohol Propeller and cotter pin Steering friction adjustment common Remote control friction adjustment Other checks Stern bracket 4 Tool kit Anodes Starting the engine Tiller handle type Starting the engine Remote control Emergency starting starting problems P Sreak in CONTENTS Tiller handle type SEE Steering Cruising Remote control type Gear ue Cruising Tilting motor Gas assisted tilt Power IU IHE TY pescani Power trim tilt type Trim meter Power tilt switch motor pan Manual relief valve Tilt Trim tab adjustment essen etn Motor protection system Engine oil pressure and Overheat warning system limiter Power trim warning system estas Anodes ed water operation Tiller handle type Remote control TRANSPORTING i ANTI 10 MAINTENANCE Tool kit and spare parts ais FARRASRARARRARAZRATEARATETRARARHARAFATEA 7 STOP PING ENGIN Maintenance schedule eere 70 ine C Gear
38. REMOTE CONTROL TYPE Gear Shifting CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER PULL UP While pulling up the neutral release lever move the control lever 30 toward F forward 30 toward reverse to engage the desired gear 52 neutral 39 forward MAXIMUM OPENING Moving the control lever further from 30 will increase throttle opening and boat speed N neutral R 1 30 reverse MAXIMUM Vm The control lever will not move unless the neutral release lever 1 pulled up and choke fast idle lever is in the lowest position 6 OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL TYPE Cruising N POWER TRIM TILT F neutral SWITCH forward 1 On the Power trim tilt type press 2 Move the control lever from N the DN portion of the power neutral 30 toward F forward to trim tilt switch and tilt the motor to engage the F forward gear the lowest position Moving the control lever further from 30 will increase the throttle opening and boat speed 3 For optimum fuel economy limit throttle opening to 2 3 53 6 OPERATION GAS ASSISTED TILT TYPE Tilt Lever N GEARSHIFT Tilt the motor up to prevent the pro peller and gear case from hitting the bottom when beaching or stopping in shallow water 1 Move the gearshift lever to the N neutral position and stop the engine 54 ENGINE STO SWITCH ENGINE COVER GRIP
39. TICE Operation of the out board mofor at an altitude lower than the carburetor is jetted for may result in reduced performance overheating and serious engine damage caused by an excessively lean air fuel mixture 67 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE TYPE Emergency Engine Stop ENGINE STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP Disengage the emergency stop switch clip from the engine stop switch by pulling the emergency stop switch lan yard It is a good idea to stop the engine with the emergency stop switch lanyard from ume to rime to be sure that the switch is operating properly 68 Normal Engine Stop GEARSHIFT LEVER THROTTLE GRIP 1 Turn the throttle grip to SLOW position and move the gearshift lev er to N neutral 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE TYPE ENGINE STOP SWITCH 2 Push the engine stop switch until the engine stops 69 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE REMOTE CONTROL TYPE Emergency Engine Stop EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP Disengage the emergency stop switch clip from the emergency engine stop switch by pulling the emergency stop switch lanyard It is a good idea to stop the engine with the emergency stop switch lanyard from time to time to be sure that the switch 15 operating properly 70 Normal Engine Stop neutral 1 Move the control le
40. and drain plug securely Gear Oil Change l 2 Position the outboard motor verti cally Kemove the level plug and drain plug to drain the oil Inject oil through the drain plug hole until it starts flowing out through the level plug hole Use new sealing washers and reinstall the level plug first and then the drain plug securely OIL CAPACITY 0 53 US at 0 5 lit 81 10 MAINTENANCE Spark Plugs To ensure proper engine operation the spark plugs must be properly gapped and free of deposits Check replace interval After the first 20 hours then every 200 hours Refer to the mainte nance schedule page 76 Recommended spark plug X22ESR U NIPPON DENSO Use only the recommended spark plugs or equivalent NOTICE Spark plugs which have an improper heat range may cause engine damage l Allow the engine to cool The spark plugs will be hot if the engine has been running 2 Remove the engine cover 82 rary LGA SPARK PLUG SPARK LL WRENCH PLUG CAPS 3 Disconnect the spark plug caps 4 from the spark plugs Use the wrench and screwdriver supplied in the tool kit to remove the spark plugs Check the spark plugs Keplace the spark plugs 1f there is apparent wear or if the insulators are cracked or chipped Clean the spark plugs with wire brush if they are to be reused 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 min 6 Mea
41. as it will go using the power trim tilt switch 2 Move the tilt lock lever to the position and lower the out board motor until the lock lever contacts the stern bracket refer to pase 23 60 It may be necessary to lift the engine cover grip slightly to swing the tilt lock lever into the LOCK position 3 To lower the motor tilt the motor up slightly move the tilt lock lever to the FREE position and lower the motor to the desired position 6 OPERATION Trim Tab Adjustment TIGHTENING BOLT The trim tab is provided to adjust for torque steer which is a reaction of the propeller rotation or propeller torque If during a high speed turn an unequal amount of effort is required to turn the boat right or left adjust the trim tab so that an equal amount of effort is required Distribute the load evenly in the boat and run the boat in a straight course at full throttle Slightly turn the steering wheel or tiller handle for both right and left turns to determine the amount of effort required If less effort is required to make left turns Loosen the trim tab tightening bolt and turn the rear end of the trim tab toward the left Tighten the bolt securely If less effort is required to make right turns Loosen the trim tab tightening bolt and turn the rear end of the trim tab toward the right Tighten the bolt securely Make small adjustments at a time and retest Incorrect trim tab adjust
42. at Indicator Light OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIGHT When the engine cooling system is faulty the red overheat indicator light turns ON and the engine speed decreases gradually 3 CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL TYPE Remote Control Lever NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER The remote control lever controls gear selection and throttle opening posi tions It is necessary to pull up the neutral release lever to operate the remote control lever N NEUTRAL FORWARD 30 nee matin o MAXIMUM 30 THROTTLE OPENING oM 4 E e REMOTE CONTROL LEVER F forward Moving the lever to the F position approximately 30 from the position will engage the forward gear Moving the lever further from the F position will increase the throttle opening and the boat for ward speed N neutral The engine idles and the transmis sion gears are disengaged R reverse Moving the lever to the R position approximately 30 from the position will engage the reverse gear Moving the lever further from the R position will increase the throttle opening and the boat reverse speed 15 3 CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL TYPE Neutral Release Lever NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER S The neutral release lever is on the remote control lever to prevent an accidental gear engagement The remote control lever will not engage forward or reverse gear unless the neutral release lever is
43. at approximately 2 000 rpm Failure to completely warm up the engine will result in poor engine performance NORMAL GREEN LIGHT ON ABNORMAL GREEN LIGHT BLINKING OR OFF 8 With the engine running check to see if the green engine oil pressure indicator light turns ON Stop the engine if the oil pressure indicator light does not turn ON heck the engine level see page 2 If the oil level is normal and e oil pressure indicator light docs not turn ON contact your closest authorized Honda Marine dealer 39 5 STARTING THE ENGINE REMOTE CONTROL TYPE EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP SWITCH LANYARD NOTICE The propeller must be lowered into the water Running the outboard motor out of the water will damage the water pump and over heat the engine 1 Engage the emergency stop switch clip located at one end of the emer gency stop switch lanyard with the emergency engine stop switch Attach the other end of the emer gency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator 40 If the operator does not attach the emergency stop Switch lanyard and is thrown from his seat or out of the boat the out of control boat can seri ously injure the operator pas sengers or bystanders Always properly attach the lanyard before starting the motor The engine will not start unless the emergency stop switch clip is engaged with the emergency engine stop swit
44. ation Number is stamped on a plate and attached to the right stern bracket The Engine Serial Number is stamped on the cylinder block under the starter motor which 15 located in the front of the engine Product identification number Engine serial number CONTENTS Safety labels Saf information Engine start button Choke knob Throttle grip Throttle opening indicator Throttle friction knob Engine stop switch Emergency stop switch lanyard Oil pressure indicator light Overheat indicator light Remote contro type Remote control lever eee nene ren ucc Neutral release lever Ignition switch Emergency stop switch lanyard Choke fast idle lever Manual choke knob Oil pressure indicator light buzzer Overheat indicator light buzzer Remote control amp power trim tilt type Power trim tilt switch remote control lever Power tilt switch motor Trim meter Tachometer Manual relief wit T COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION OO J Gas assisted tilt type Tilt lever Controls amp instruments 8 common Tilt lock lever Trim tab Anode metal Cooling system indicator Water intakes Transom angle adjusting Fuel cap gauge vent knob Engine over rev limiter
45. cap gasket and replace if necessary Over Rev Limiter This outboard motor is equipped with an engine over rev limiter which limits the maximum engine rpm This over rev limiter protects the engine from mechantcal damage The over rev limiter may be activated by putting the propeller in a light load condition or propeller ventilation When the over rev limiter 15 activated the engine rpm will become unstable or erratic Should this occur reduce the throttle opening and wait for the engine rpm to stabilize then increase the throttle opening On the power trim tilt type motors tower the trim angle on high speed turns to re duce the possibility of propeller ventila tion 27 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS Engine Cover Removal Instailation FRONT REAR f 5 ENGINE COVER LATCHES lt remove release the front and rear engine cover latches and remove the engine cover To install position the engine cover over the engine and hook and lock the front and rear latches 28 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS Engine Oil Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life NOTICE Running the engine with insufficient can cause serious engine damage Recommended oil Use high detergent premium quality 4 stroke engine oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufac tures requirements for American Petroleum Institute API Service Classification SG
46. ch SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP N 1 neutral A spare emergency stop switch clip is provided on the remote control box 2 Move the control lever to the N neutral position The engine will not start unless the control lever is in the N neutral position S STARTING THE ENGINE REMOTE CONTROL TYPE IDLE CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER 3 When the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low lift and hold the choke fast idle lever up fully This will provide a rich fuel mixture and the correct fast idle When the engine is warm raise the free acceleration lever to the MAXIMUM FAST IDLE position IDEE MUM FAST 4 Holding the choke fast idle lever in position turn the ignition key to the START position and release the key when the engine starts The starter motor consumes a large amount of current Do not run it continuously for more than 5 seconds at a time If the engine does not start within 5 seconds wait at least 10 seconds and hold it in the position before using the starter motor again The choke fast idle lever will not move unless the control lever is in the N NOTICE Do not turn the ignition neutral position key to the start position while the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER L1 LOWEST POSITION engine is running This can damage the starter motor and flywheel 5 After starting the engine return the lever slowly to the position where the en
47. efore starting the engine CONNECTOR FUEL HOSE CHOKE Check 1 Disconnect the fuel hose connector from the outboard motor 2 Pull the choke knob fully and remove the engine cover 10 MAINTENANCE FUEL HOSES SPRING RETAINER FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE CLIPS 3 Pull the spring retainer toward you Change d raise the fuel filter and raise the 1 1 Remove the fuel filter 4 Check the fuel filter for water accu mulation or sediment If no water Before removing the fuel filter to or sediment are found reinstall the prevent fuel leakage place fuel hose fuel filter properly clamps on the fuel hoses at each side of the fuel filter m ARA LES 5 zw ARROW Fuel Flow Direction 2 Install the new fuel filter so the arrow on the fuel filter points toward the fuel pump Fuel flow will be reduced if the fuel filter is installed backward 3 Connect the fuel hoses to the fuel filter securely with the hose clips Remove the fuel hose clamps used to close the fuel hoses 87 10 MAINTENANCE Fuel Tank and Filter 4 Securely connect the fuel hose Bal to the outboard motor page 34 5 Prime the engine using the primer buib page 35 Check for fuel leaks Repair any fuel leaks if necessary If loss of power or hard starting are found to be caused by excessive water or sediment accumulation in the fuel filter inspect the fuel tank Clean the fuel tank and
48. er the first 20 hours then every 200 hours Refer to the mainte nance schedule page 76 78 OIL CAPACITY 2 1 US qt 2 0 lit When oil filter is not replaced 2 5 US qt 2 4 lit When filter is replaced Recommended oil SAE10W 30 engine oil or equivalent API Service classification SG SF CC CD OILFILLER CAP Seu ES Poe Engine Replacement Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining 1 Position the outboard motor verti cally and remove the engine cover Remove the oil filler cap 10 MAINTENANCE SEALING WASHER NS A DRAIN PLUG COVER DRAIN PLUG COVER SCREW 2 Loosen the drain plug cover screw 3 Place the drain plug cover as shown 4 Remove the engine oil drain bolt using a flat blade screwdriver and to use it as an oil drain guide Place and washer using a 12 mm wrench remove the drain plug cover suitable container under the guide and drain the engine oil 5 Install a new sealing washer on the drain bolt and tighten the bolt securely 6 Reinstall the drain plug cover 79 10 MAINTENANCE UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL _ eae ene 7 Refill to the upper level mark on the oil level dipstick with the recom mended oil NOTE To avoid incorrect gauging of the engine oil level inspect the oil level when the engine has cooled 80 8 Reinstall the oil filler cap
49. gaso line vapor can explode causing serious injury or death Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Be careful not to spili gasoline Spilled gasoline or gasoline vapor may ignite If any gasoline is spilled make sure the area is dry before storing or trans porting the motor Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where gasoline is drained or stored DRAIN SCREW 1 Disconnect the fuel hose connector 2 Pull the 3 carburetor drain hose outside of the motor pan 3 Loosen the drain screw of the 3 carburetor and drain the carburetor Catch the draining gasoline in an approved gasoline container 4 Drain the 1 and 2 carburetors in the same manner using the 3 car buretor drain hose 32 CARBURETOR 1 CARBURE DRAIN SCREW TOR DRAIN SCREW 3CARBURETOR DRAIN SCREW 5 After thoroughly draining the car buretors tighten the drain screws securely 6 Reinstall the drain hose back on the 3 carburetor 93 11 STORAGE Outboard Motor Position Transport and store the motor either vertically or horizontally as shown above Store the outboard motor in a well ventilated area free from direct sunlight and humidity Vertical transport or storage Attach the stern bracket to stand 94 CASE PROTECTORS Horizontal transport or storage Rest the motor on the case protectors NOTICE Improper transport or storage can damage the
50. gine does not stall and hold the lever in the position The control lever will not move unless the choke fast idle lever is returned to the lowest position 41 5 STARTING THE ENGINE REMOTE CONTROL COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR WATER INTAKE each side 6 After the engine starts verify water is flowing through the cooling system by monitoring the cooling system indica tor The amount of water coming out of the cooling sys tem indicator will vary due to thermostat operation Stop the engine if water does not come out of the cooling sys tem indicator or if you see steam Check the water intake screens and the cooling system indicator discharge port and if necessary remove any obstructions If the problem continues contact your closest authorized Honda Marine dealer NOTICE Running the outboard motor with an obstruc tion in the cooling system can damage the water pump and overheat the engine 42 OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT NORMAL GREEN LIGHT ON ABNORMAL GREEN LIGHT BLINKING 7 With the engine running check to see if the green engine pressure indicator light turns ON Stop the engine if the oil pressure indicator light does not turn ON Check the engine oil level see page 29 If the oil level is normal and the oil pressure indicator light does not tum ON contact your closest authorized Honda Marine dealer Warm up the engine as follows Above 41 F 5 C run
51. ignition key to the ON position Engage the emer gency stop switch clip located at one end of the emergency stop switch lanyard with the emergency engine stop switch SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP A spare emergency stop switch clip 1s provided on the remote control box M DA CHOKE KNOB TILLER HANDLE TYPE 6 If the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low pull the manual choke knob located on the front of the outboard motor 45 5 STARTING THE ENGINE A A CHOKE KNOB REMOTE CONTROL TYPE If the fuel system is working properly it should only be necessary to pull the engine 1 or 2 times with the choke knob out 46 ENGINE START SYMBOL CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER POINTER THROTTLE GRIP TILLER HANDLE TYPE CONTROL TYPE On the tiller handle type align the engine start symbol amp on the throttle grip with the pointer p on the tiller handle On the remote control type lift the choke fast idle lever The choke fast idle lever will Stay up in the fast idle position 5 STARTING THE ENGINE FLYWHEEL STARTER KNOT mum 8 Set the emergency starter rope knot in the notch in the flywheel and wind the emergency starter rope counterclockwise around the wheel EMERGENCY 4 d EIE 7 Pi RIPPr dry 9 Pul the emergency starter ro
52. ill be equipped with either a foot or tiller handle power trim tilt switch Power Trim Foot Switch Tiller Handle Switch Press the power trim tilt switch to adjust the motor trim angle of 0 to FOOT 20 to maintain proper boat trim SWITCH The power trim tilt switch can be op erated while the boat is under way or while stopped By using the power trim tilt switch the operator can change the trim angle of the mo tor to achieve maximum boat accel eration speed stability and maintain optimum fuel consumption Power Tilt Press the power trim tilt switch to adjust the motor tilt angle of 20 to 60 Excessive trim tilt an gle during operation can cause the By using the power trim ilt switch propeller to raise out of the water the operator can change the tilt angle and cause propeller ventilation and of the motor for shallow water opera engine over revving Excessive beaching launching from a trim tilt angle can also damage the trailer or mooring water pump 6 3 CONTROLS LHTA Power Tilt Switch motor pan Trim Meter Tachometer POWER TILT SWITCH The trim meter has a range of 0 to The tachometer shows the approxi The power tilt switch located on the 20 and indicates th trim angle of mate engine speed in rcvolutions per motor pan is a convenience switch the outboard motor Refer to the minute Refer to the tachometer for tilting the motor for trailering or trim meter when using the powe
53. involved you will be advised of what action can be taken Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at the dealership using the dealer s facil ities equipment and personnel so it is very important that your initial contact be with the dealer Your purchase of a Honda product is greatly appreciated by both your deal er and American Honda Motor Co Inc We want to assist you in every way possible to assure your complete satisfaction with your purchase 99 Current customer service contact information Your owner s manual was written to cover most of the questions you might ask about your Honda Any questions not answered in the owner s manual can be answered by your Honda dealer If your dealer doesn t have an immediate answer they should be able to get it for you If you have a difference of opinion with your dealer please remember that each dealership is independently owned and operated That s why it s important to work to resolve any differences at the dealership level If the service personnel are unable to assist you please discuss your concerns with the dealer management such as the Service Manager or the dealership s owner If you need to contact American Honda regarding your experiences with your Honda product or with your dealer please send your comments to the following address American Honda Motor Co Inc Marine Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA
54. lity of propel ler ventilation Improper motor trim angle can result in unstable steering condition The power trim tilt warning system will be activated and an intermittent buzzer sounds when the motor is trimmed excessively refer to page 64 57 6 OPERATION POWER TRIM TILT TYPE MOTOR TRIMMED MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW TOO HIGH peg MOTOR TRIMMED ROUGH CORRECTLY WAVES T When cruising A Into a high wind trim the motor down slightly to level the bow and improve boat stability B With a tail wind trim the motor up slightly to raise the bow and improve boat stability C Through rough waves do not trim the motor too Iow or too high to avoid an unstabie steer ing condition 58 Trim Meter The trim meter indicates the trim angle of the motor Refer to the trim meter and press the UP or DN portion of the power trim tilt switch to adjust the motor tim angle to achieve boat performance and stability BOW TOO LOW DUE TO 1 LOAD IN THE FRONT 2 MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW With the motor trimmed low the trim meter will read as shown To raise the bow increase the motor trim angle by pressing the UP portion of the power trim tilt switch BOW TOO HIGH DUE TO I LOAD IN THE REAR 2 MOTOR TRIMMED TOO HIGH With the motor trimmed high the trim meter will read as shown To lower the bow decrease the motor trim angle by pressing the DN portion of the power trim tilt switch
55. lock After installation pull the transom angle adjusting rod out ward ta be sure it is locked in place Start with the transom angle adjusting rod in the hole closest to the boat tran 26 TRANSOM ANGLE TO CHANGE ADJUSTING ROD UNLOCKED POSITION TO LOCK LOCKED POSITION som lower the motor and operate the boat at full speed If the bow is exces sively low stop the boat Tilt the motor up and raise the transom angle adjust ing rod one more hole away from the transom and retest The optimum boat trim is when the boat is parallel with the water The transom angle adjust ing rod stops the motors forward movement The motor should never be operated with the transom angle adjusting rod removed 3 CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS common Fuel Cap Gauge Vent Knob Before transporting or storing the fuel VENT KNOB tank turn the vent knob fully clock wise to the closed position Gasoline is extremely flammable and gaso line vapor can explode causing serious injury or death Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area KEEP GAUGE FUEL FILLER CAP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN The fuel gauge is part of the fuel cap The fuel cap vent knob controls air entering and leaving the fuel tank When refilling the fuel tank turn the vent knob counterclockwise to the open position and remove the fuel cap Before transporting storing or refill ing the fuel tank inspect the condition of the fuel
56. ment can cause adverse steering The trim tab also functions as a sacrifi cial anode NOTICE Painting or coating the anode will lead to rust and corrosion damage to the outboard motor 61 6 OPERATION MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM Engine Oil Pressure and Overheat Warning System If the engine oil pressure drops and or the engine overheats either or both warning systems could be activated When activated the engine speed will decrease gradually and the green oil pressure indicator light will turn OFF and the red overheat indicator light will turn ON A continuous buzzer will sound on the remote control type The engine speed can not be increased with a larger throttle opening until the malfunction is corrected When the malfunction 15 corrected the engine speed will increase gradually Symptom ON MR NE pressure OFF ON Continuous overheat 62 6 OPERATION MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM If the motor 18 turned off after running at full throttle the engine temperature may rise above normal the motor 1s restarted shortly after being turned off the overheat warning system could be activated momentarily When the oil pressure warning sys tems is activated 1 Stop the engine immediately and check thc engine oil level refer to page 29 2 Jf the oil is up to the recommended level restart the engine If the oil pressure warning system stops after 30 seconds the systern is normal 3 If
57. nism is designed to 2 Put the tiit lever in the LOCK posi FORWARD NEUTRAL and limit the throttle grip travel when tion to prevent the outboard motor REVERSE operating in the REVERSE or NEU from tilting up when operating in An indicator at the base of the TRAL positions The throttle grip can reverse refer to page 22 gearshift lever aligns with the letters F N and R on the motor pan on y be turned to the FAST position when operating in forward gear 3 Move the gearshift lever to engage the desired gear 1 Align the pointer on the tiller han dle with the SLOW position on the throttle grip to decrease engine speed 30 6 OPERATION TILLER HANDLE TYPE Steering RIGHT TURN LEFT TURN 7 2 lt Move the tiller Move the tiller handle to the left handle to the right The tiller handle is moved in the oppo site direction in which you want the boat to turn Cruising F forward THROTTLE With the gearshift lever in the F for ward position turn the throttle grip toward the FAST mark to increase speed optimum fue economy limit throttle opening to 2 3 N GEARSHIFT 5 THROTTLE FRICTION KNOB a CA 4 E FAST SET RE LEASE To set the throttle at a steady speed turn the throttle friction knob clock wise To release the throttle grip for manual speed control turn the friction knob counterclock wise 51 6 OPERATION
58. or or lower than 3 feet below the outboard end fuel hose connector 34 OUTBOARD Inspect the condition of the fuel cap gasket fuel hose and the O ring seals in the fuel hose connectors Replace the fuel cap gasket hose or fuel con nectors if they are cracked damaged or leak fuel Be sure the fuel hose 1s not kinked Connect the fuel hose connectors to the fuel tank and the outboard motor Install the outboard end fuel hose connector with the clip toward the outside Be sure the fuel hose connectors are securely snapped in place NOTICE rf the outboard end fuel hose connector is forcibly installed in the reversed direction the fuel hose connector O ring seal can be damaged damaged O ring seal can cause a fuel leak 5 STARTING THE ENGINE VENT KNOB 2 Turn the fuel cap vent knob at least 2 or 3 turns counterclockwise to open the fuel tank vent OUTLET END MOTOR Se aca PRIMER BULB 3 Hold the primer bulb so that the outlet end is higher than the inlet end The arrow on the primer bulb points upward Squeeze the primer bulb several times until it feels firm indicating that fuel has reached the carburetors Check for fuel leaks and repair any leaks before starting the motor Do not squeeze the primer bulb when the motor is running because this could cause the carburetors to over flow 35 5 STARTING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE TYPE E
59. otor slowly 56 6 OPERATION POWER TRIM TILT TYPE type outboard refer to page 20 The power trim tilt system can adjust the motor angle while cruising or the motor tilt angle while mooring Motor trim angle adjustment is necessary to compensate for boat load or weight distribution water conditions pro peller or engine condition The motor trim angle can be adjusted while accelerating or cruising to obtain the maximum boat speed optimum boat stability and fuel economy Under normal conditions the boat will achieve optimum boat performance when the motor is running at maxi mum rpm and the ventilation plate 15 level with the water Press either the UP or DN portion of the power trim tilt switch and trim the motor to the best position for the cruising conditions The power trim tilt system operates when the switch is pressed and it stops when the switch is released POWER TRIM TILT SWITCH Press UP to raise bow Press DN to lower baw CONTROL e Excessive trim tilt angle during operation can cause the pro peller to raise out of the water and cause propeller ventilation and engine over revving Excessive trim tilt angle can also damage the water pump and overheat the engine To trim motor up slightly press the UP portion momentarily To trim motor down slightly press the DN portion momentarily 0 TRIM ANGLE Decrease the trim angle high speed turns to reduce the possibi
60. p at one second intervals when e the motor is in gear and the trim angle is more than 20 with the throttle in any position the motor is in neutral and the trim angle is more than 20 with the starter motor cranking The intermittent buzzer will not sound amp beep at one second inter vals when the motor is in gear and the trim angle is less than 20 with the throttle in any position e the motor is in neutral and the trim angle and or throttle are in any position When the power trim warning sys tem is activated 1 Reduce the trim angle to less than 20 if possible 2 Reduce the throttle opening to SLOW and operate the boat at a slow speed Shallow Water Operation When operating in shallow water tilt the motor up to prevent the pro peller and gear case from hitting the bottom refer to the BF35A 45A Owner s Manual for additional infor Use the minimum amount of throttle opening necessary to maintain safe boat control The motor shouid not be trimmed so high that the cooling system indica tor stops discharging water Monitor the cooling system indicator for suf ficient water discharge when the mo tor is tilted beyond 20 11 7 STOPPING THE ENGINE LHTA Normal Engine Stop IGNITION KEY U 2 Turn the ignition key to the OFF The steps for stopping the BF45A position When the boat is not in LHTA are the same except step 2 use remove and store the ignition
61. p to prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting the bottom refer tol pages 54 157 With the motor tilted up operate the motor at low speed Monitor the cooling system indicator for water discharge Be sure that the motor 1s not tilted so high that the water intakes are out of the water If an excessive amount of throttle is used when operating in forward gear the motor will return to the transom angle adjusting rod Gas assisted tilt type 66 If the motor trim angle is more than 20 and the control lever is moved more than 40 forward rearward from the N neutral position the power trim warning svstem will be activated refer to page 64 Power trim tilt type 6 OPERATION High Altitude Operation At high altitude the standard carbure tor air fuel mixture will he excessively rich Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will increase High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diam eter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw If you always operate the outboard motor at altitudes higher than 6 000 feet above sea level have your authorized Honda Marine dealer perform these carbure tor modifications Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made NO
62. pe lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly If the engine fails to start refer Trouble shooting page 95 1Q If it was necessary to use the manu al choke knob to start the engine slowly return it to its initial position 11 Slowly return the throttle grip to the SLOW position or the choke fast idle lever to the lowest position to where the engine does not stall dt Exposed moving parts can cause injury Use extreme care when installing the engine cover Do not oper ate the outboard motor without the engine cover 12 Leave the flywheel cover off and reinstall the engine cover Lock the engine cover latches Attach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator and return to the closest boat landing Contact your closest authorized Honda Marine dealer and have the out board motor and the electrical sys tem checked 47 5 STARTING THE ENGINE Troubleshooting Starting Problems SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Starter motor l Shift lever not in 1 Set shift lever in doesn t tum neutral position neutral position Over 2 Blown fuse Replace fuse trefer to page 89 3 Weak battery 3 Start by using starter rope refer to page 43 1 Emergency stop switch Engage the emergency clip is not engaged slop swi ich clip refer to and 17 2 Out of fuel Supply fuel refer to page 30 3 Vent knob not open Open vent knob refer to page 35 4 P
63. pulled up 16 Ignition Switch ON START IGNITION SWITCH The remote control box is equipped with a key type ignition switch Key positions START To activate the starter motor and start the engine the remote control lever must be in the neutral position 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 3 CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL TYPE Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard EMERGENCY EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP SPARE EM SWITCH CLIP SWITCH LANYARD STOP SWITCH CLIP The emergency stop switch lanyard 1 The emergency engine stop switch spare emergency stop switch clip is provided to stop the engine immedi should not be used to normally stop provided on the remote control box ately in the event the operator should the engine Use the ignition switch to fall overboard or away from the con normally stop the engine trols Attach the emergency stop switch lan The emergency stop switch clip must yard securely to the operator when be engaged with the emergency engine operating the outboard motor stop switch or the engine will not start When the emergency stop switch clip becomes disengaged from the emer gency engine stop switch the engine will stop immediately 17 3 CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL TYPE Choke Fast Lever N neutral CHOKE The chokej fast idle le
64. r can change the tilt angle of the motor for shallow water operation beaching launching from a trailer or mooring 3 CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL amp POWER TRIM TILT TYPE Power Tilt Switch motor pan POWER TILT SWIFCH The power tilt switch located on the motor pan is a conveyance switch for tilting the motor for trailering or pre forming outboard maintenance This power tilt switch should only be oper ated with the boat being stopped and motor off Trim Meter TRIM METER The trim meter has a range of 0 to 20 and indicates the trim angle of the out board motor Refer to the trim meter when using the power trim tilt switch to achieve proper boat performance Tachometer rpm x 1000 OCR TACHOMETER The tachometer shows the approxi mate engine speed in revolutions per minute Refer to the tachometer when using the power trim tilt switch to achieve proper boat and motor perfor mance 21 3 CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL amp POWER TRIM TILT TYPE Manual Relief Valve If the power trim tilt switch will not tilt the outboard motor the motor can be manually tilted up or down by opening the manual relief valve To tilt the outboard motor manually turn the manual valve under the left stern bracket no more than 1 or 2 turns counterclockwise using a screw driver After tilting the motor turn the manual relief valve clockwise securely The manual relief valve must be tight ened securely before ope
65. r the amount of drag felt Tighten the adjuster until the steer ing operates comfortably and safely Check the steering friction adjust ment with the motor trimmed in all trim angle positions The steering ef fort will change with various trim an gles 5 STARTING THE ENGINE Starting the Engine IGNITION KEY The propeller must be lowered into the water Running the outboard motor out of the water will damage the water pump and over heat the engine The steps for starting the 5 LHTA are the same except step 4 The new information for step 4 is shown 10 4 Tum the ignition key to the START position and release the key when the engine starts The starter motor consumes a large amount of current Do not run it continuously for more than 5 sec onds at a time If the engine does not start within 5 seconds wait at least 10 seconds before using the starter motor again Do not tum the igni tion key to the start position while the engine is running This can dam age the starter motor and flywheel Emergency Starting The steps for emergency starting the BF45A LHTA are also the same ex step 5 5 Tum the ignition key to the ON position Engage the emergency stop switch clip located at one end of the emergency stop switch lanyard with the emergency en gine stop switch 6 OPERATION LHTA Power Trim Warning System 20 An intermittent buzzer will sound amp bee
66. r when using the power trim tilt performing outboard maintenance trim tilt switch to achieve proper switch to achieve proper boat and This power tilt switch should only boat performance motor performance be operated with the boat stopped An instrument light switch can be in stalled to control the instrument light circuit 3 CONTROLS LHTA Manual Relief Valve If the power trim tilt switch will not tilt the outboard motor the motor can be manually tilted up or down by opening the manual relief valve To tilt the outboard motor manually turn the manual valve under the left stem bracket no more than 1 or 2 turns counterclock wise using a screw driver After tilting the motor tum the manual relief valve clock wise securely The manual relief valve must be tightened securely before operating the motor or the motor could tilt up when operating in reverse LEFT STERN BRACKET MANUAL POWER To release S MANUAL RELIEF VALVE Do not turn this screw If this screw is tumed hydraulic oil will bleed out of the power trim tilt system Should this happen it will be necessary to consult your authorized Honda Marine dealer and have the system refilled 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS LHTA Steering Friction Adjustment TO DECREASE STEERING FRICTION FRICTION lt 7 0 8 1 _ TO INCREASE FRICTION 22 6 oom 95 Operate the tiller handle right and left and check fo
67. rating the motor or the motor could tilt up when operating in reverse 22 LEFT STERN BRACKET Do not turn this screw If this screw is turned hydraulic oil will bleed out of the power trim tilt system Should this happen it will be necessary to consult your authorized Honda Marine dealer and have the system refilled Tilt Lever GAS ASSISTED TYPE Moving the tilt lever to the FREE position allows the motor to be tilt ed and moving the tilt lever to the LOCK position locks the motor in the desired position Use the tilt lever to temporarily tilt the motor when the boat is operating in shallow water or moornng shallow water The tilt lever must be in the LOCK position before operating the motor or the motor could tilt up when operating in reverse 3 CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS common Tilt Lock Lever Use the tiit lock lever to hold the motor in the highest tilt position when the boat is moored for a long time Tilt the motor up as far as it will go then move the tiit lock lever into the lock position and gently lower the motor Trim Tab TIGHTENING BOLT bu TRIM TAB PROPELLER When making a turn if an unequal amount of effort is required to turn the steering wheel or tiller handle right or left adjust the trim tab so that an equal amount of effort is required Distribute the load evenly in the boat and run the boat in stratght course at full throttle Slightly turn the
68. rim angle 2 the trim angle is correct but the over rev limiter stays activated stop the engine and check the con dition of the outboard motor and check the propeller for damage Correct or service as necessary 64 Power Trim Warning System 20 If the motor trim angle is more than 20 and the control lever 1s moved more than 40 forward rearward from the neutral position an intermit tent buzzer will sound and beep at one second intervals When the power trim warning system is activated 1 Immediately decrease the trim angle by pressing the DN portion of the power trim tilt switch 2 Immediately reduce the throttle opening to SLOW and operate the engine at low speed 6 OPERATION MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM Anodes ANODE trim tab ANODE stern bracket anodes are a s crificial material which helps to protect the outboard motor from corrosion NOTICE Painting or coating the anodes will lead to rust and corrosion damage to the outboard motor There are also 2 small sacrificial anodes in the water passages of the engine block 65 6 OPERATION Shallow Water Operation NOTICE Excessive irim tilt angle during operation can cause the pro peller to raise out of the water and cause propeller ventilation and engine over revving Excessive trim tilt angle can also damage the water pump and overheat the engine When operating in shallow water tilt the motor u
69. rimer bulb has not Squeeze primer bulb to been squeezed supply fue eter page 35 5 Engine flooded Clean and dry spark plug refer tolpage 82 Starter motor tums over but engine will not Start 48 6 OPERATION Break in Procedure Break in period 10 hours Break in operation allows the moving parts to wear in evenly and thus ensures proper performance and longer outboard moter life Break in your new outboard motor as follows First 15 minutes Run the outboard motor at trolling speed Use the minimum amount of throttle opening necessary to operate the boat at a safe trolling speed Next 45 minutes Run the outboard motor up to a maximum of 2 000 to 3 000 rpm or 10 to 30 throttle opening Next 60 minutes Run the outboard motor up to maxi mum of 4 000 to 5 000 rpm or 50 to 80 throttle opening Short bursts of full throttle are acceptable but do not operate the motor contin uously at full throttle Next 8 hours Avoid continuous full throttle oper ation 100 throttle opening Do not run the outboard motor at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time For boats that planc casily bring the boat up on plane then reduce the throttle opening to the specified break in settings called out above 49 6 OPERATION TILLER HANDLE TYPE Gear Shifting N neutral THROTTLE GRIP SLOW FAST INDICATOR Gearshift lever has 3 positions The throttle mecha
70. stay clear of all moving parts during this procedure Flush Kit optional part 1 Wash the outside of the outboard 3 Remove the sealing washer from motor with clean fresh water the wash plug and install the sealing washer on the flush kit coupler 2 Remove the wash plug and sealing washer from the WASH plug hole 4 in the gear case Be sure not to WASH plug hole and connect a remove the oil level plug from the fresh water hose to the flush kit OIL LEVEL plug hole in the coupler gear case 72 Install the flush kit coupler into the 9 CLEANING AND FLUSHING 8 Allow the engine to run at idle for at least 5 minutes to clean the 1nside of the motor 9 Stop the motor and remove the flush kit coupler 10 Remove the sealing washer from the flush kit coupler and install the COOLING SYSTEM sealing washer on the wash plug INDICATOR If tape was used to cover the three water 7 Start the engine Monitor the cool intakes in step 7 remove the tape now ing system indicator Stop the engine if water does not come out 11 Instalt the wash plug into the gear of the cooling system indicator and _ case securely check the fresh water supply If the fresh water supply is insufficient it may be necessary to temporarily cover the three water intakes with duct tape 73 10 MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance and adjustment are important to keep the motor in the best operating condition Service and inspect
71. sure the plug gaps with a feeler gauge The gaps should be 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side elec trode 10 MAINTENANCE 7 Thread the plugs in by hand to pre vent cross threading 8 After the spark plugs are seated tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washers If installing new spark plugs ughten 1 2 turn after the spark plugs seat to com press the washers If reinstalling used spark plugs tighten 1 8 1 4 turn after the spark plugs seat to compress the wash ers The spark plugs must be securely tightened loose spark plug can become very hot and may cause engine damage Overtightening the spark plugs can damage the threads Battery not included Minimum requiremenfs 12V 70AH marine cranking battery Maintenance interval Refer to the maintenance schedule page 77 and your battery manufac turer s instructions for servicing or recharging information Check the battery cables to be sure they are securely connected to the bat tery terminals Tighten if necessary If the battery terminals are corroded or if recharging is necessary remove the battery from the boat to clean or rechar EC 83 10 MAINTENANCE The battery con tains corrosive sulfuric acid Contact with eyes or skin caus es burns Wear protective clothing and use eye protection when working near the battery POISON KEEP OUT OF REACH
72. suse and damage caused by misuse is not cov ered by Honda s Limited Warranty Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under heavy loads This ts no cause for concern it simply means your engine is operating efficiently GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline con taining alcohol gasohol be sure its octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda There are two types of gasohol one containing ethanol and the other containing methanol Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10 ethanol Do not use gasoline containing methanol methyl or wood alcohol that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol Never use gasoline containing more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors Fuel system damage or engine perform ance problems resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels contaming methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete Before buying fue from an unfamiliar station try to find out 1f the fuel contains alcohol If it does confirm the type and percentage of alcohol used If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains alcohol or one that vou think contains alcohol switch to a gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol 31 4 PRE OPERATION CHE
73. ted month or operating hour EACH USE intervals whichever comes first EVERY 400 HRS OR 2 YEARS EVERY 100 HRS OR 6 MONTHS Engine oil Check level O Change Gear case oil Check level and Check for water contamination Engine oil filier Change Timing Belt Check readjust Carburetor linkage Check Idling Adjust Valve clearance Check readjust Spark plug s Check clean Replace if necessary Propeller and cotter pin Check Replace if necessary Lubrication Grease 76 10 MAINTENANCE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD 3 Perform at every indicated month EVERY or operating hour intervals 100 HRS OR 400 HRS OR whichever comes first 2 YEARS Fuel tank and filter Clean filter Replace if necessary Fuel filter Check Change Thermostat Check Fuel line Check Replace if necessary Battery fluid Check refilling if necessary Cable connection Check tightness Bolts and Nuts Check tightness NOTE 1 Lubricate more frequently when used in salt water 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda Marine dealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Shop Manual 3 For professional commercial use log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals 77 10 MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life Oil check interval Each use Oil change interval Aft
74. the engine for 2 or 3 minutes Below 41 F 5 C run the engine for at 5 minutes at approximately 2 000 rpm Failure to completely warrn up the engine will result in poor engine performance 5 STARTING THE ENGINE Emergency Starting 6 x 25 mm BOLTS WASHER FRONT REAR a FIXING LEVER f FLY WHEEL COVER If the electric starting system will not start the engine the engine can be started by using the pull starter rope from the tool kit 2 Remove the four x 25 mm bolts and the three washers then remove the flywheel cover Do not lose the washers 1 Release the front and rear engine cover latches then remove the enpine cover 43 5 STARTING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE TYPE 3 Depending on what type of out board motor you have move the shift lever or the control lever to the N neutral position 44 N neutral 4 x CONTROL LEVER x REMOTE CONTROL TYPE ENGINE STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH SWITCH 4 your outboard motor is a tiller handle type engage the emergency stop switch clip located at one end of the emergency stop switch lan yard with the engine stop switch A spare emergency stop switch clip is provided near the engine stop switch 5 STARTING THE ENGINE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP 5 If your outboard motor 18 a remote control type turn the
75. the overheat warning system stays activated stop the engine tilt up the motor and check the water intakes for obstructions If there are COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR no obstructions at the water intakes If the throttle was closed suddenly after When the overheat warning system is return to the closest boat landing cruising at full throttle the engine speed activated and contact your closest authorized may drop below the specified idle speed Honda Marine dealer This could cause the oil pressure 1 Return the gearshift lever or control warning system to activate momentarily lever to the N neutral position immediately Check to see if water 3 If the oil pressure warning system is flowing out of the cooling system stays activated after 30 seconds indicator return to the closest boat landing and contact your closest authorized 2 If water is flowing out of the cool Honda Marine dealer ing system indicator continue idling for 30 seconds If the over heat warning system stops after 30 seconds the system is normal 63 6 OPERATION MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM Over Rev Limiter This outboard motor is equipped with n engine over rev limiter which acti vates when the engine speed increases excessively The over rev limiter can be activated while cruising tilting up the motor or when ventilation occurs during a sharp turm When the over rev limiter is activated 1 Reduce the throttle opening immedi ately and check the t
76. ty of oth motor familiarize yourself with all fuel Avoid overfilling the fuel tank ers pay special attention to these pre laws and regulations relating to there should be no fuel in the filler cautions boating and the use of outboard neck After refueling tighten the motors filler cap securely If any fuel is Operator Responsibility Do not attempt to modify the out spilled make sure the area is dry Know how to stop the engine board motor before starting the engine quickly in case of emergency Always wear PERSONAL Understand the use of all controls FLOTATION DEVICE PFD when Do not exceed the boat manufactur on board er s power recommendation and be Do not remove any guards labels sure that the outboard motor is shields covers or safety devices properly mounted they are installed for your safety Never permit anyone to operate the outboard motor without proper are and Burn bi d instruction asoline is extremely flammable an Stop the engine immediately if any gasoline vapor can explode Use one falls overboard extreme care when handling gasoline Do not run the motor while the Remove the fuel tank from the boat boat is near anyone in the water for refueling Attach the emergency stop switch e Refuel in a well ventilated area lanyard securely to the operator with the engine stopped Keep flames and sparks away and do not smoke in the area 2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
77. ver provides two functions 1 Electric choke solenoid activation for easy engine start up 2 Engine fast idle The choke fast idle lever will not move unless the remote control lever is in the N neutral position Conversely the remote control lever will not move unless the choke fast idle lever is in the lowest position 18 MAXIMUM FAST Lift and hold the choke fast idle lever up fully this will provide a rich fuel mixture and the correct fast idle Gradually lower the choke fast idle lever to the lowest position to decrease the choke and fast idle Manual Choke Knob CHOKE KNOB manual choke knob is provided on the right side of the motor which can be used in the event the battery is dis charged Pull the manual choke knob and a rich fuel mixture will be provid ed to the engine 5 CONTROLS CONTROL TYPE Oil Pressure Indicator Light Buzzer GREEN The green oil pressure indicator light turns OFF and the buzzer sounds when the oil level is low and or the engine lubrication system is faulty The engine speed slows down gradual ly Overheat Indicator Light Buzzer The red overheat indicator light turns ON and the buzzer sounds when the engine cooling system 15 faulty The engine speed slows down gradually 19 3 CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL amp POWER TRIM TILT TYPE Power Trim Tilt Switch remote control lever Power Trim Press the power
78. ver to the N neutral position and tum the igni tion key to the OFF position 2 When the boat 1 not in use remove and store the ignition key 8 TRANSPORTING Trailering STER FRICTION Horizontat transport or storage Rest the motor on the case protectors CASE PROTECTORS When trailering or transporting the boat If there is insufficient road clearance When you place the outboard motor with the motor attached it is recom with the motor in the normal run horizontally to transport be sure to mended that the motor remain in the position then trailer the motor in the protect it from impact and damage normal run position Tighten the steering tilted position using a motor support bar friction adjuster securely to stop the refer to your motor support bar manu motor s side to side movement facturer s instructions or remove the motor from the boat 71 9 CLEANING AND FLUSHING FLUSH KIT COUPLER 5 Move the gearshift lever or control lever to the N neutral position lt Flush the outboard motor in the neutral position only DIL LEVEL j 6 Turn on the fresh water supply to the flush kit coupler NOTICE Running the outboard motor without sufficient cooling WASH PLUG flush plug water will damage the water pump and overheat the engine Thoroughly clean and flush the out Keep children and board motor with fresh water after pets away from the area and operating in dirty or salty water

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