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Honda Outboard Motor BF2A Owner's Manual

Honda Outboard Motor BF2A Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing This manual covers Outboard Motor. All information product information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without No part of this publication This manual should be considered a permanent part of the Outboard Motor and should remain with the Outboard Motor when it is sold.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ................2.

  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read all safety instructions before using the Outboard Motor. . GASOLINE ONLY 10.3 U.S.gal 1 . WPE OFF SPlLLED GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING. . KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE. L% WARNING TO AWlD PERSONAL INJULY; Cl READ OWNER’S MANVAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION.
  • Page 6 MANUAL power is properly mounted. to operate the outboard if anyone falls overboard. while the boat is near anyone carbon monoxide Never run the outboard area. flammable and is explosive area with flames or sparks where make sure that the fuel tank and securely.

  • Page 7: Component Identification

    STARTER GRIP ENGINE STOP BUTTON OIL FILLER CAP CLAMP SCREW STERN BRACKET ADJUSTING ROD/ WATER INTAKE GEAR OIL LEVEL BOLT GEAR OIL DRAIN BOLT 2. COMPONENT ENGINE COVER IDENTIFICATION ENGINE COVER LOCK BAND ’ ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER STEERING FRICTION BOLT ANODE METAL (BFZA S)
  • Page 8 CASE PROTECTOR FUEL VALVE LE&R FUEL FILLER CAP II I THROTTLE LEVER OKE KNOB STEERING HANDLE LEVEL INSPECTION WINDOW FRAME SERIAL NUMBER WATER CHECK HOLE (BFZA S)

  • Page 9: Installation

    15 in. The long shaft motor requires a transom of height about 20 in. Once the boat is in the water and loaded, check proper motor depth by looking at the anti-cavitation motor not running, the plate should be about 100 mm (4 in.) below the...
  • Page 10 To prevent justing rod is locked. check the hole in the loss of the stern slot. ADJUSTING damage to the motor CCAMP‘SCREW INCORRECT CAUSES BOAT.TO “SQUAT” INCORRECT CAUSES BOAT TO “PLOW” ROD \AND WING NUT or boat, make slire the ad-...

  • Page 11: Pre-Operation Checks

    1. Engine Oil Level CAUTION: Engine oil is a major factor life. Nondetergent they have inadequate Running engine damage. Use Honda 4-stroke valent high detergent, quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile requirements turers’ Classification SF CC/CD Motor oils classified SF CC/CD or SG will show this designation...
  • Page 12 2. Fuel Level Remove the filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. NOTE: Open the vent knob before removing the fuel filler cap. When the vent knob is firmly closed, the cap will be difficult’to Your engine ‘s R +esigned tane number (-...
  • Page 13 Refuel in a well-ventilated or allow flames or sparks where gasoline is stored. Do not overfill the tank (there should refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. ignite. If any fuel is spilled, engine.
  • Page 14 3. Other Checks Check the following items. @ Propeller, shear pin and cotter pin. Check for looseness or damage. @ Steering handle. Check for impaired operation. @ Stern bracket. Check for damage. @Tool kit. Check for missing spare parts and tools (page 27). @ Anode metal.

  • Page 15: Starting The Engine

    5. STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: To prevent damage to the outboard from overheating, never run the engine with the propeller out of the water. 1. Open the fuel cap vent knob 2 to 3 turns. FUEL CAP VENT KNOB FUEL FlLiER CAP 2.
  • Page 16 3. Move the throttle lever to the START position. CAUTION: Do not start position, or the boat will move suddenly 4. In temperatures below 2O’C (68” F) use the choke knob. THROTTLE LEVER the engine with the throttle when CHdKE KNOB...
  • Page 17 5. Pull. the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. CAUTION: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against return it gently by hand to prevent 6. After starting, be sure water is flowing out of the water check hole. CAUTION: If water does not flow...
  • Page 18 7. If the choke was used, push it in gradually as the engine warms up. Exhaust contains poisonous loss of consciousness enclosed area. Be sure to provide Be careful not to spill any fuel when may ignite. If any fuel is spilled the engine.
  • Page 19 Emergency Starting If the recoil starter is not working properly, the engine can be started with the spare starter rope in the tool kit. 1. Remove the engine cover. 2. Remove the recoil starter by removing the three 6 mm nuts. 3.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Turn the throttle lever toward ing, open the throttle NOTE: For best performance, distributed evenly to balance the boat. 10 hours of operation, abrupt operation of the throttle. FAST to increase speed. For normal cruis- about 3/4.
  • Page 21 2. Steering To turn to the right, swing the steering handle to the left. To turn to the left, swing the handle to the right. For smooth steering, adjust the steering friction bolt so that a slight drag is felt when turning. Tii IilCkEAiE \ ‘A FRICTION...
  • Page 22 (from either forward to reverse from reverse to forward) reduce the engine speed to SLOW, or the boat could capsize. THROT 2. To reverse direction, turn the motor 180°, and then pivot the steering handle as shown. CAUTION: When operating...
  • Page 23 Motor Tilt the motor to prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting bottom when the boat is beached or stopped in shallow water. 1. Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve lever off. 2. Close the fuel cap vent knob.
  • Page 24 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the motor, use the utmost care when mooring the boat, especially when its motor is tilted up. Don’t allow motor to strike against the pier or other boats. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the motor, never use it as a handle for lif- ting or moving the boat.
  • Page 25 High altitude operation At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessive- ly rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption High altitude performance main fuel jet in the carburetor always operate the outboard above sea level, have your authorized form these carburetor Even with suitable caburetor jetting, engine horsepower proximately...

  • Page 26: Stopping The Engine

    7. STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Move the throttle lever all the way to the left. THROTTLE LEVER 2. Push the stop button until the engine stops running. ENGINE STOP BUTTON...
  • Page 27 3. Turn the fuel valve lever OFF. FUEL VALVE LEVER 4. Close the fuel cap vent knob. FUEL CAP VENT KNOB...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    8. MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance good operating condition. the following table. Shut off the engine engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated. engine in an enclosed bon monoxide gas; exposure lead to death. CAUTION: Use only genuine replacement parts which...
  • Page 29 1. Tool kit and spare parts The following tools and spare parts are supplied with the outboard motor for maintenance, TOOL KIT 10 x 12 mm WRENCH SOCKET WRENCH adjustment, and emergency FLAT SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER rx--l SCREWDRIVER HANDLE COTTER PINS SHEAR PINS repairs.
  • Page 30 2. Engine Oil Change Qrain ,the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and cbmplete draining. 1. Turn the fuel valve lever OFF, and close the fuel cap vent knob. 2. Remove the oil filler cap, and turn the motor on its side to drain the oil. 3.
  • Page 31 3. Gear Oil Check/Change Oil Level Check Check the oil level when the engine is in the vertical position. Remove the level bolt and see if oil flows out. If no oil comes out, fill through the drain bolt hole until the oil starts to flow out through the level bolt hole. If there is water in the oil, the water will flow out first when the drain bolt is removed, or the oil will be a milky color.
  • Page 32 5. Spark Plug Service Recommended spark plug: BMR-4A 1. Remove the ,engine cover. 2. Remove the spark plug cap. 3. Use the wrench supplied in the tool kit to remove the spark plug. 4. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped.
  • Page 33 6. Cleaning and Flushing After each use in salt water or dirty water, thoroughly outboard motor. 1. Wash the outside of the outboard motor.with 2. Remove the propeller. 3. Stand the motor in a suitable container of water. The water level must be at least 4 inches above the anti-cavitation 4.
  • Page 34 7. Lubrication Wipe the outside of the engine with a cloth dipped in clean oil. Apply marine anti-corrosion grease to the following areas: CLAMP SCREW GREASE NIPPLE ADJUSTING ROD ’ PROPELLER SHAFT...
  • Page 35 Precautions concerning The propeller rotates at high speed when the boat is moving. Before set- ting off, therefore, check the propeller blades for damage or deformation, and if there are any abnormalities peller in case of an unforeseen...
  • Page 36 9. Servicing a Submerged A submerged motor must be serviced immediately from the water in order to minimize corrosion. If there is a Honda outboard mediately to the dealer. If you are far from a dealership, follows: 1. Remove the engine cover, and rinse the motor with fresh water to remove salt water, sand, mud, etc.

  • Page 37: Transporting/Storage

    1. Drain the water from the extension While depressing the engine stop button to prevent starting, starter rope several times to expel the water from the extension CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not rest the motor on its side until the water Do not rest the motor on its side until the water the extension the extension...
  • Page 38 3. To carry, hold the motor by the carrying handle. Do not carry by the engine cover. 4. Transport and store the motor either vertically here. Vertical transport CAUTION: other transport leakage. If the motor is tilted cylinder and may cause difficult .being cranked.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Engine Will Not ‘Start: 1. Is there fuel in the fuel tank? 2. Is the fuel cap vent knob turned to ON? 3. Is fuel reaching the carburetor? Loosen the carburetor float bowl. If any fuel is spilled, the spark plug or starting 4.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    11. SPECIFICATIONS 1 Model Description Code output Full throttle range‘ Engine type Displacement Valve tappet clearance Spark plug gap Starter system Ignition system Lubrication system Specified oil Oil capacity Cooling system Exhaust system Spark plug Fuel Tank capacity Steering equipment Tilt angle I Angle of rotation Dimensions,...

  • Page 41: Optional Part

    12. OPTIONAL PA.RT GEAR OIL...

  • Page 42: Warranty Service

    13. WARRANTY Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s ty. Normally, any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer’s service department. been handled to your satisfaction, action: Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management. complaints can be quickly already been reviewed with the Service Manager, contact the owner of...
  • Page 43 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.

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