Honda BF2 series Operating Manual

Break in & operating procedures

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NEVER START BF2A MOTORS OUT OF WATER!

This results in immediate water pump failure which causes the

motor to overheat. The motor will continue to operate but

A malfunctioning water pump will also cause overheating and

potential burn hazard to operators and passengers of the boat.

1. Open boxes and examine merchandise to make sure all equipment matches

what is listed on the packing slip and was not damaged during shipment.

2. Immediately fill Honda BF2 Bumper Boat motors with oil—Honda

recommends using 10w-30 Detergent Motor Oil.

3. Read the Honda BF2 Owner's Manual and Shop Manual form thoroughly.

1. Add oil.(10w-30 is recommended.)

2. DO NOT start BF2A motors out of water. (Damage and burn hazard can

result.)

3. Read owner's manual and shop manual thoroughly.

4. Open fuel cap vent knob 2 to 3 turns counter clockwise.

5. Turn the fuel valve lever on.

6. Pull starter rope straight out. (Damage will occur to starter or gas tank if

pulled in any other direction.)

7. Use clean unleaded gasoline. (Never use oil/gas mixture.)

8. Check lower gear case oil. (Marine SAE 90 Hypoid oil.)

9. Motor is now ready for installation in boat.

BREAK IN PROCEDURES

1. Read owner's manual, regarding break in procedure.

2. Start all motors (see starting procedures on page 4).

3. After first 20 hours of operation:

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WARNING

Section 2, page 1

Page 1 2. Immediately fill Honda BF2 Bumper Boat motors with oil—Honda recommends using 10w-30 Detergent Motor Oil. 3. Read the Honda BF2 Owner’s Manual and Shop Manual form thoroughly. WARNING 1. Add oil.(10w-30 is recommended.) 2.
Page 2: Troubleshooting
RPM. This is too low for bumper boat use!! In order to meet the demands of a commercial bumper boat operation, the idle speed on the Honda BF2 should be set at 1700 RPM plus or minus 100 RPM. Failure to adjust idle speeds will result in difficulty starting motors and repeated stalling.
Page 3 Step 1 On/Off switch on side of motor is in “On” position. Step 2 – Check to see if there is gas in the tank. Step 3 – Vent on gas cap all the way open. Step 4 – Check to see if motor starts (Note: if motor is cold, refer to starting procedure on page 4.
Page 4 Every 100 hours of operation or weekly if hour meter is not used. NOTE: This is one of the most important maintenance procedures on any Honda motor. Failure to perform this simple task will lead to problems and down time!
Page 5: Shear Pin Replacement
RISES, AND WILL OVERFLOW CAUSING FIRE HAZARD AND TOXIC FUMES. SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT Honda and Suzuki Motors A shear pin is used to protect the propeller and drive mechanism from damage when the propeller strikes an object. NOTE: In most cases, you do not need to remove the propeller guard to replace the shear pin.

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