Honda BF5A Owner's Manual page 11

CAUTION:
. . While operating the boat, check
the tightness of the clamp screws
occasionally.
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Tie a rope through the hole in the
stern bracket and secure the other
end of the rope to the boat. This
will prevent accidental loss of the
motor.
4. Motor Angle (cruising)
Adjust the motor so the axis of the
propeller is parallel with the water
surface.
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CLAMP SCREW
SAFETY ROPE
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO "SQUAT"
CORRECT
GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
5. Motor Angle Adjustment
If the propeller axis is not parallel with
the water surface, adjust by chang-
ing the adjusting rod position. There
are four adjusting stages.
1. Push the adjusting rod in (A), twist
upwards in (B) and pull out to
remove.
2. Inserting the rod in the proper
hole, twist it down to lock.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
the motor or boat, make sure the ad-
justing rod is locked.
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO "PLOW"
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ADJUSTING ROD
ADJUSTING ROD
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TO L&K
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LOCKED POSITION 9