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Thank you for purchasing a Honda Throughout this manual, you will see If a problem should arise, or if you Outboard Motor. safety messages proceeded by the have any questions about the following words and symbols. Here’s Outboard Motor, consult an...
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* * Tachometer Note that the types of the outboard motor differ according to the countries where they are sold. BF75D/90D is provided with the TYPE CODE Example following types according to the shaft length, control system, and tilt system.
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This Owner’s Manual is using the FRAME SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER following type names when it describes the operations special to a type. Tiller handle type: H type Remote control type: R type The remote control type is classified into the following three categories according to the control box position.
CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ..................Tilt Lock Lever ..............37 Trim Tab ................38 SAFETY INFORMATION ............. 2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ..........10 Anode ................. . 38 3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .......... . 13 Cooling Water Intake Port ..........
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CONTENTS 6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........... . 52 Cruising .................. . 88 Engine Cover Removal/Installation ........52 H Type ................. 88 Engine Oil ................53 R Type ................. 90 Fuel ..................55 Trimming the Motor .............. .
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. 142 Outboard Motor Position ............143 14. TROUBLESHOOTING ............144 15. SPECIFICATIONS ..............146 16. MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES IN EUROPE ................149 INDEX .................... . 152 WIRING DIAGRAM ........155, Inside back cover...
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive Honda outboard motor is under certain conditions. designed to give safe and Refuel in a well-ventilated dependable service if area with the engine operated according to stopped.
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SAFETY Know how to stop the engine Stop the engine immediately if The engine and exhaust system quickly in case of emergency. anyone falls overboard. become very hot during operation Understand the use of all controls. Do not run the motor while the and remain hot for a while after Do not exceed the boat boat is near anyone in the water.
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SAFETY Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. If you run the engine in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed, the air can become contaminated with a dangerous amount of exhaust gas.
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They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read the labels and safety notes and precautions described in this manual carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda outboard motor dealer for a replacement. READ OWNER’S MANUAL...
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS FUEL TANK (equipped type) FUEL CAUTION...
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS CE mark location [U and W types only] CE MARK BF75D: Manufacturer and address Dry weight (with propeller, without battery BF90D: cable) Manufacturer and address Dry weight (with propeller, without battery cable)
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION [H (Tiller Handle) type] ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE COVER OIL FILLER CAP COVER DIPSTICK FIXING LEVER (front) ENGINE COVER FIXING LEVER (rear) POWER TILT SWITCH TILLER IDLE PORT HANDLE TILT LOCK LEVER COOLING FLUSH PORT STERN WATER CONNECTOR BRACKET FRAME SERIAL CHECK...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION [R (Remote Control) type] ENGINE ENGINE COVER OIL LEVEL COVER OIL FILLER CAP FIXING LEVER DIPSTICK (front) ENGINE COVER FIXING LEVER (rear) POWER TILT SWITCH IDLE PORT TILT LOCK LEVER COOLING FLUSH PORT STERN WATER CONNECTOR BRACKET FRAME SERIAL CHECK NUMBER HOLE...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION REMOTE CONTROL BOX (equipped type or optional equipment) SIDE-MOUNT TYPE (R1 type) PANEL-MOUNT TYPE (R2 type) REMOTE REMOTE NEUTRAL RELEASE CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER LEVER OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR NEUTRAL RELEASE OVERHEAT LEVER INDICATOR POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH FAST IDLE LEVER POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH SPARE...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TOP-MOUNT TYPE (R3 type) (SINGLE MOTOR TYPE) (DUAL MOTOR TYPE) REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS REMOTE CONTROL LEVER POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (RIGHT) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (LEFT) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH FAST IDLE BUTTON FAST IDLE BUTTON CONTROL PANEL (optional equipment) (for PANEL-MOUNT, TOP-MOUNT SINGLE type) (for TOP-MOUNT DUAL type) OVERHEAT INDICATOR OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION [Common] VENT KNOB FUEL GAUGE FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY (equipped type) FUEL LINE JOINT (fuel tank side) FUEL TANK (equipped type) FUEL FILLER CAP PRIMING BULB FUEL TANK TUBE ASSEMBLY (equipped type) FUEL LINE JOINT (motor side) FUEL LINE JOINT (motor side) PRIMING BULB...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TACHOMETER (equipped type or optional equipment) TRIM METER (equipped type or optional equipment) DIGITAL TACHOMETER (optional equipment: R type) DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER (optional equipment: R type)
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (H type) Engine Switch (Ignition Switch) NEUTRAL Shift Lever NEUTRAL FORWARD REVERSE SHIFT SHIFT LEVER LEVER ENGINE SWITCH (IGNITION SWITCH) FORWARD REVERSE START NEUTRAL NEUTRAL This tiller handle is equipped with an Use the shift lever to run the boat in automotive type ignition switch.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (H type) Throttle Grip Throttle Friction Adjuster THROTTLE INDICATOR THROTTLE FRICTION ADJUSTER RELEASE FAST SLOW THROTTLE GRIP THROTTLE GRIP START Turn the grip clockwise or The curve on the grip indicates the The throttle friction adjuster adjusts counterclockwise to adjust the engine engine speed.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (H type) Steering Friction Adjusting Knob STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTING KNOB SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP The engine does not start unless the Use the steering friction adjusting emergency stop switch clip is set on knob to adjust the tiller handle the emergency stop switch.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (R type) Remote Control Lever (R1 type) NEUTRAL 30° 30° REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD REVERSE NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER SHIFT SHIFT FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMOTE CONTROL LEVER Shifting gear into forward, reverse, FORWARD: REVERSE: or neutral and the engine speed Moving the lever to the FORWARD Moving the lever to the REVERSE adjustment can be performed with...
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES (R type) NEUTRAL Remote Control Lever (R2 type) 35° 35° REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REVERSE FORWARD SHIFT SHIFT NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER FORWARD NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REVERSE Shifting gear into forward, reverse, FORWARD: REVERSE: or neutral and the engine speed Moving the lever to the FORWARD Moving the lever to the REVERSE adjustment can be performed with...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (R type) Remote Control Lever (R3 type) FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL (SINGLE TYPE) (DUAL TYPE) REMOTE 35° 35° CONTROL LEVER REVERSE FORWARD SHIFT SHIFT FORWARD NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS Shifting gear into forward, reverse, FORWARD: REVERSE: or neutral and the engine speed...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (R type) Neutral Release Lever Engine Switch (Ignition Switch) (R2, R3 types) START (R1 type) (R1 type) ON START REMOTE CONTROL LEVER ENGINE SWITCH NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER START (R2 type) ENGINE SWITCH REMOTE CONTROL LEVER This remote control is equipped with an automotive type ignition switch.
The fast idle lever/fast idle button is FORWARD NEUTRAL MAXIMUM only needed for starting carbureted REVERSE FAST IDLE outboard models. The BF75D and BF90D models use programmed fuel injection so, this lever will not be LOWEST needed for starting. POSITION NEUTRAL...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (R type) 〈 〉 Fast Idle Button Emergency Stop Switch Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard/ Clip (R1 type) (R3 type) NEUTRAL FORWARD EMERGENCY STOP REVERSE SWITCH LANYARD REMOTE CONTROL LEVER Push FAST IDLE BUTTON EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP Use the fast idle button and the remote control lever to adjust the (R2, R3 types)
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (R type) (R1 type) Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip EMERGENCY (R1 type) If the emergency stop switch STOP SWITCH lanyard is not set, the boat might run out of control when the operator, for example, falls overboard and is not able to operate the outboard motor.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Oil Pressure Indicator/Buzzer (R1 type) Overheat Indicator/Buzzer OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR The oil pressure indicator turns off The overheat indicator turns on and and the buzzer sounds when the oil the buzzer sounds when the engine level is low and/or the engine cooling circuit is faulty.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) (R1 type) ACG Indicator/Buzzer OVERHEAT INDICATOR The ACG indicator turns on and the buzzer sounds when the charging system is faulty. (RED) (H type) (R type) BUZZER ACG INDICATOR (R2, R3 types) OVERHEAT INDICATOR (RED) ACG INDICATOR (internal organs the buzzer) (indicator panel) BUZZER...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) PGM-FI Indicator/Buzzer Water Separator Buzzer The PGM-FI indicator turns on and The water separator buzzer sounds the buzzer sounds when the engine when water has accumulated in the control system is faulty. water separator. (H type) (R type) (indicator panel) PGM-FI...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Power Trim/Tilt Switch (H type) (R3 type) (SINGLE TYPE) Power Trim Press the power trim/tilt switch on POWER TRIM/TILT the remote control lever to adjust the SWITCH − motor trim angle of 4° to 16° to REMOTE maintain proper boat trim.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Trim Meter Power Tilt Switch (motor pan) (equipped type or optional equipment) 68° 12° TILT ANGLE 0° − 4° 16° 0° (VERTICAL LINE) POWER TILT SWITCH TRIM METER ° ° − Power Tilt The trim meter has a range of 4°...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Manual Relief Valve After tilting the motor, turn the Tilt Lock Lever manual relief valve clockwise securely. Check that no person is under the outboard motor before carrying out this operation because if the manual relief valve is loosened (turned counterclockwise) when the outboard motor is tilted up, the outboard motor will suddenly tilt down.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Trim Tab Anode GEAR CASE GROMMET ANODE ANODE TIGHTENING BOLT (each side) (stern bracket) TRIM TAB If the steering wheel/handle is pulled The anode metal is a sacrificed metal to the side while running at full speed, which protects the outboard from adjust the trim tab so that the boat corrosion.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Cooling Water Intake Port Cooling Water Check Hole COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT (each side) The engine cooling water is drawn The cooling water is checked here to into the engine through this port. see whether it is circulating inside the engine properly.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Engine Cover Fixing Lever Tachometer Digital Tachometer (Front/Rear) (equipped type or optional (optional equipment:R type) equipment) ENGINE COVER FIXING LEVER (front/rear) TACHOMETER Latch/unlatch the engine cover fixing The tachometer shows the engine Digital Tachometer includes the lever to install or remove the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Digital Speedometer Fuel Filler Cap (equipped type) (optional equipment:R type) (with vent knob and Fuel Gauge) VENT KNOB FUEL FUEL FILLER CAP GAUGE Digital Speedometer includes the The fuel filler cap vent knob controls following functions. air entering and leaving the fuel tank.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (Common) Fuel Line Connector And Joint The fuel line connector and joint are (equipped type) used to connect the fuel line between the fuel tank and the separate FUEL LINE CONNECTOR outboard motor. (FUEL TANK SIDE) (OUTBOARD MOTOR SIDE)
We recommend that the outboard motor be installed by an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. Consult the authorized Honda dealer in your area for the Y-OP (User Optional Parts)/equipments Type: T (Motor Transom installation and operation.
INSTALLATION Location Installation Height IDLE BOAT TRANSOM PORT HEIGHT 150 mm IDLE (5.9 in) PORT or more ± 25 mm ( 1 in) ± WATER LEVEL FULLY TRIM/TILT DOWN CENTER LINE TRANSOM HEIGHT ANTICAVITATION PLATE Install the outboard motor at the stern, The anticavitation plate of the The water level must be at least at the center line of the boat.
STERN BRACKET guideline. Torque of the nut can be ENGINE HANGER (2) different according to the material of the boat. Consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. WASHER (8) NUT (8) WASHER (4) Install the outboard motor securely. Loosely mounted...
INSTALLATION Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising) CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘PLOW’’ CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘SQUAT’’ Install the outboard motor at the best Trim angle too small: Incorrect The trim angle differs according to trim angle for stable cruising and causes boat to ‘‘plow.’’...
INSTALLATION Battery Connections POISON: Electrolyte is Use a battery which has CCA poison. (COLD CRANKING AMPERES) Batteries produce explosive ANTIDOTE: 582A at − 18° C (0° F) and a reserve gases: If ignited, an explosion − External: Flush thoroughly capacity 229 minutes (12V can cause serious injury or with water.
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INSTALLATION ( ) TERMINAL + ( ) TERMINAL − Be sure to connect the ( ) side + Battery cable extension: battery cable first. When Extending the original battery disconnecting the cables, cable will cause the battery disconnect the ( ) side first then −...
Select the most suitable control box for your outboard motor considering the installation position, operationability, etc. of the control box. See an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer for further information. PANEL-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX BOX AND SWITCH PANEL...
INSTALLATION 〈 Remote Control Box Location 〉 〈 Remote Control Cable Length 〉 REMOTE Do not bend the remote control CONTROL REMOTE REMOTE LEVER cable as sharp as its route CONTROL CONTROL BOX diameter is 300 mm (11.8 in.) or CABLE less, or it affects the service life of the cable and the remote control...
INSTALLATION Propeller Selection Select the adequate propeller so that the engine speed at full throttle is BF75D: 5,000 min (rpm) to 6,000 min (rpm). BF90D: 5,300 min (rpm) to 6,300 min (rpm) when the boat is loaded. Engine speed varies according to the propeller size and the boat condition.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS BF75D/90D is 4-stroke, water cooled Engine Cover Removal/Installation outboard motor which uses unleaded regular gasoline for fuel. It also requires the engine oil. Check the following before operating the outboard motor. LATCH (front/rear) Perform the following ENGINE COVER...
OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK engine damage. 〈 〉 Position the outboard motor Recommended oil Use Honda 4-stroke oil or an vertically, and remove the engine equivalent high detergent, premium cover. quality motor oil certified to meet or Remove the oil level dipstick and exceed U.S.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS When the engine oil is contaminated OIL FILLER CAP or discolored, replace with the fresh engine oil (see page replacement interval and procedure). Oil filler cap removal (Unlock): Turn the oil filler cap 90° counterclockwise so the lug of the cap sets horizontally.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Fuel Check the fuel gauge and refill the Use unleaded gasoline with a (Fuel Tank equipped type) tank to the upper level mark if Research Octane Number of 91 or necessary. Do not fill the fuel tank higher (a Pump Octane Number of above the UPPER level mark.
Honda cannot endorse Do not smoke or allow flames that recommended by Honda. There the use of the fuels containing or sparks in the area where are two types of gasohol : one ‘‘...
Consult with your authorized Honda Keep the spare washer, castle nut and outboard motor dealer for proper cotter pin with you on your boat. propeller selection.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Install the height adjustment block Tiller Handle Height/Angle so that the selected angle of the Adjustment (H type) tiller handle is in this position. The tiller handle height and angle can 359 mm be adjusted to three positions by (14.1 in) changing the installation direction of the height adjustment block.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Steering Handle Friction (H type) Remote Control Lever Friction (R2 type) (R1 type) To increase friction To increase friction CONTROL STEERING LEVER FRICTION CONTROL To decrease friction FRICTION To decrease friction ADJUSTING LEVER ADJUSTER KNOB FRICTION ADJUSTER Check whether the remote control (R3 type) Check whether the handle moves smoothly.
(see page ventilation when charging. water accumulation. Clean it or CHEMICAL HAZARD: Battery consult with an authorized Honda electrolyte contains sulfuric outboard motor dealer for clean (see Check that the battery cables are acid. Contact with eyes or page connected securely.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Keep flames and sparks away, and do not smoke in the area. ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush thoroughly with warm water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately. POISON: Electrolyte is poison. ANTIDOTE: −...
STARTING THE ENGINE Fuel Line Connection FUEL HOSE BARB (motor side) Set the fuel tank securely so that it does not move or fall down while Gasoline is extremely cruising. flammable, and gasoline vapor Position the fuel tank so the tank can explode, causing serious fuel line connector is no more than injury or death.
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STARTING THE ENGINE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR VENT KNOB (Using the fuel tank mounted on − To fuel tank the boat) FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY (equipped type) (motor side) FUEL HOSE (tank side) BARB HOSE CLAMP (stainless steel) (FUEL TANK SIDE) (FUEL TANK SIDE) Connect the fuel line to the tank.
STARTING THE ENGINE Fuel Priming ARROW Do not touch the priming bulb with the engine running or when tilting OUTLET END up the outboard motor. The vapor (motor side) separator could overflow. PRIMING BULB INLET END (tank side) Hold the priming bulb so that the outlet end is higher than the inlet (so that the arrow on the priming bulb points up), and squeeze it until it...
STARTING THE ENGINE Starting the Engine (H type) Insert the emergency stop switch clip at one end of the emergency EMERGENCY stop switch lanyard into the STOP SWITCH ENGINE STOP MARK emergency stop switch. Attach the other end of the lanyard securely to the operator.
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STARTING THE ENGINE NEUTRAL ENGINE SWITCH KEY THROTTLE GRIP START SHIFT LEVER START ‘‘ ’’ MARK START ON NEUTRAL ‘‘ ’’ Move the shift lever to the Align the mark on the Turn the engine switch key to the NEUTRAL position. The engine throttle grip with the projected end START position and hold it there does not start unless the shift lever...
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Check the cooling water check hole for clogging. If water still does not flow out, have your outboard motor checked by an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. Do not operate the engine until the problem has been corrected.
If the oil level is normal and the switch. a boat house. oil pressure indicator light does not turn ON, consult with an authorized Honda outboard To prevent damage to the motor dealer. outboard from overheating, never run the engine with the propeller...
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STARTING THE ENGINE Insert the emergency stop switch REMOTE CONTROL LEVER clip at one end of the emergency stop switch lanyard into the SPARE EMERGENCY NEUTRAL emergency stop switch. Attach the STOP SWITCH CLIP other end of the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the NEUTRAL operator.
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STARTING THE ENGINE COOLING WATER START CHECK HOLE The starter motor consumes a large amount of current. Do not therefore 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 before running the starter motor again.
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Abnormal clogging. If water still does not flow out, have your outboard motor checked by an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. Do not operate the engine until the problem has been corrected. Warm up the engine as follows: Above 5° C (41° F) run the engine −...
STARTING THE ENGINE (R2, R3 types) following on the right and left CONTROL PANEL engines respectively. EMERGENCY Insert the clip at one end of the SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH STOP SWITCH CLIP emergency stop switch lanyard into the emergency stop switch. Attach the other end of the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator.
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STARTING THE ENGINE START NEUTRAL NEUTRAL ENGINE NEUTRAL SWITCH KEY NEUTRAL START (R2 type) (R3 type) Set the control lever in the Turn the engine switch key to the NEUTRAL position. START position and hold it there The engine does not start unless until the engine starts.
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START position while COOLING WATER Honda outboard motor dealer. Do the engine is running. INTAKE PORT (each side) not operate the engine until the After starting, check whether the problem has been corrected.
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If the oil level is normal and the oil be automatically reduced. pressure indicator light does not turn ON, consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor Before leaving the dock, check the NORMAL: ON dealer. operation of the emergency stop ABNORMAL: OFF switch.
STARTING THE ENGINE 6 mm WASHER × 25 mm FLANGE Emergency Starting BOLT CLAMP ACG COVER HOOKS CLAMPS ENGINE COVER FIXING LEVER (front/rear) BREATHER CLAMP (on the TUBE silencer case) If the starting system does not Release the breather tube from the operate properly for some reasons, four clamps.
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STARTING THE ENGINE (H type) (R2 type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL SHIFT LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL (R1 type) (R3 type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LEVER LEVER Set the shift lever or remote control lever is in the NEUTRAL position. The Neutral Starting System’’...
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STARTING THE ENGINE (H type) (R1 type) EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE ‘‘ ’’ MARK THROTTLE GRIP START KNOT AC GENERATOR ROTOR FAST IDLE LEVER START Set the AC generator rotor so the 7. H type: ‘‘ ’’ Align the (start mark) on cutouts are on the right and left the throttle grip with the projected sides of the AC generator rotor as...
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STARTING THE ENGINE (H type) (R2, R3 type) EMERGENCY EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH STOP SWITCH SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP STOP SWITCH SWITCH LANYARD LANYARD (R1 type) Insert the clip at the end of the A spare emergency stop switch clip is emergency stop switch lanyard provided;...
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Contact your closest engine. authorized Honda outboard motor dealer and have the outboard motor and the electrical system checked.
OPERATION Break-in Procedure Next 60 minutes: Break-in period: 10 hours Run the outboard motor up to maximum of 4,000 to 5,000 min Break-in operation allows the mating (rpm) or 50% to 80% throttle surfaces of the moving parts to wear opening.
OPERATION Gear Shifting F (FORWARD) R (REVERSE) (H type) THROTTLE GRIP NEUTRAL N (NEUTRAL) REVERSE SLOW SHIFT LEVER FORWARD SLOW The shift lever has 3 positions: FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and REVERSE. Align the pointer on the tiller Move the shift lever to engage the An indicator at the base of the shift handle with the SLOW position on desired gear.
OPERATION Gear Shifting (R1 type) FORWARD REMOTE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL CONTROL FORWARD REVERSE NEUTRAL LEVER MAXIMUM MAXIMUM OPENING OPENING REVERSE Pull up NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER Moving the control lever further The control lever will not move Avoid sharp and abrupt from approximately 30° will increase unless the neutral release lever is operation of the control lever.
OPERATION Gear Shifting (R2 type) NEUTRAL FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER REMOTE CONTROL REVERSE LEVER Moving the control lever further The control lever will not move Avoid sharp and abrupt from approximately 35° will increase unless the neutral release lever is operation of the control lever.
OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (R3 type) (DUAL TYPE) (SINGLE TYPE) FORWARD FORWARD REMOTE NEUTRAL CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL REVERSE LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS When the boat is mounted with the Moving the control lever(s) further Avoid sharp and abrupt two outboard motors, hold the from approximately 35°...
OPERATION Steering (R type) STEERING FRICTION KNOB (H type) Steer the boat in the same manner as an automobile. RIGHT TURN LEFT TURN INCREASE FRICTION Move the tiller Use the steering friction knob to help Move the tiller handle to the left. handle to the right.
OPERATION Cruising (H type) FORWARD POWER TRIM/ TILT SWITCH SHIFT LEVER LOWERMOST FORWARD POSITION Press the DN (down) of the power With the shift lever in the trim/tilt switch and tilt the motor to FORWARD position. the lowermost position.
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THROTTLE FRICTION When cruising at full throttle, note ADJUSTER that the engine speed must be in the range BF75D: between 5,000 min (rpm) and 6,000 min (rpm), BF90D: between 5,300 min (rpm) and 6,300 min (rpm). If you feel that the engine speed...
OPERATION (R2 type) Cruising (R type) (R3 type) (single type) (R1 type) (dual type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT POWER TRIM/TILT POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH (LEFT) (RIGHT) LOWERMOST POSITION R3 type: With the outboard motors trimmed Press the DN (down) of the power trim/tilt switch and trim the motor When the two outboard motors are at the lowermost position, adjust...
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When cruising at full throttle, note NEUTRAL that the engine speed must be in REVERSE REVERSE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL the range BF75D: between 5,000 FORWARD FORWARD REVERSE min (rpm) and 6,000 min (rpm), FORWARD BF90D: between 5,300 min (rpm) and 6,300 min (rpm).
LEVER Press DN to (when transom angle is 12° ) lower bow. The BF75D/90D is equipped with the Press either UP or DN (down) of the The power trim/tilt system operates power trim/tilt system which can power trim/tilt switch and tilt the...
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OPERATION (R3 type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH Improper trim angle results in (Single Type) unstable steering condition. Press UP to raise bow. Do not trim excessively while REMOTE cruising through rough CONTROL LEVER waves, or it may cause an Press DN to accident.
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OPERATION MOTOR TRIMMED TOO HIGH MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW MOTOR TRIMMED CORRECTLY When cruising: Into a high wind, trim the motor down slightly to lever the bow and improve boat stability. With a tail wind, trim the motor up slightly to raise the bow and improve boat stability.
OPERATION BOW TOO LOW DUE TO BOW TOO HIGH DUE TO Trim Meter 1. LOAD IN THE FRONT 1. LOAD IN THE REAR (equipped type or optional 2. MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW 2. MOTOR TRIMMED TOO HIGH equipment) The trim meter indicates the trim angle of the motor.
OPERATION (R1 type) (R3 type) Tilting the Motor POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (single type) Tilt the motor to prevent the POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH propeller and gear case from hitting the bottom when the boat is beached or stopped in shallow water. Please tilt up simultaneously, when you mount the dual type outboard motor.
OPERATION Moorage TRIM RODS TILT LOCK LEVER TILT LOCK LEVER Tilt up the outboard motor using the Raise the motor as far as it goes tilt lock lever when mooring the boat. using the power trim/tilt switch. Shift the control lever into the Move the tilt lock lever to the NEUTRAL position and stop the LOCK position and lower the...
OPERATION (R3 type) (DUAL TYPE) Power Tilt Switch POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TILT SWITCH (LEFT) (RIGHT) When you are away from the power After tilting down the outboard trim/tilt switch on the control lever motors, adjust the trim angle of the side, you can operate the power tilt right and left outboard motors.
OPERATION Manual Relief Valve MANUAL RELIEF VALVE Do not loosen the manual relief valve more than two turns, or the outboard motor cannot be tilted up when the manual relief valve is retightened. After tilting up/down manually, close the manual relief valve to lock the motor in the position.
OPERATION Trim Tab Adjustment GEAR CASE GEAR CASE GROMMET GROMMET RIGHT LEFT TIGHTENING TIGHTENING BOLT TRIM TAB TRIM TAB BOLT The trim tab is provided to adjust for Remove the gear case grommet and If less effort is required to make right ‘‘...
OPERATION Motor Protection System 〈 Engine Oil Pressure, Overheat, ACG INDICATOR Water Contamination, PGM-FI and ACG Warning Systems 〉 OIL PRESSURE OIL PRESSURE (GREEN) INDICATOR INDICATOR (GREEN) OVERHEAT (RED) BUZZER INDICATOR (R1 type) (R type) PGM-FI INDICATOR DIGITAL TACHOMETER (R type) OIL PRESSURE BUZZER (GREEN)
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OPERATION 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 oil pressure indicator will turn OFF and the overheat indicator will turn ON. A continuous buzzer will sound on all type.
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OPERATION System INDICATOR LIGHTS BUZZER Oil pressure Overheat PGM-FI CORRESPONDING Symptom SYSTEM (Green) (Red) (Red) (Red) With the engine key At starting ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) turned on: ON (2 times) During operation Low oil pressure ON (continuously) Overheat ON (continuously)
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OPERATION System INDICATOR BUZZER Oil pressure Overheat PGM-FI Water Separator CORRESPONDING Symptom SYSTEM Indicator (1) Indicator (1) Indicator (1) Indicator (1) Indicator (2) With the engine key At starting ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) turned on: ON (2 times) During operation...
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30 seconds, idling for 30 seconds. If the return to the closest boat landing overheat warning system stops and contact your closest authorized after 30 seconds the system is Honda outboard motor dealer. normal.
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OPERATION When the PGM-FI activated: Consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. When the ACG warning system is activated. Check the battery (see page If the battery is OK, consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT...
Correct or service as necessary, by There are also 2 small sacrificial contacting your authorized Honda anodes in the water passages of the outboard motor dealer. engine block.
OPERATION Shallow Water Operation Excessive trim/tilt angle during operation can cause the propeller 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 up to prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting the bottom (see page...
STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Stop Pull the lanyard of the emergency stop switch and remove the (H type) (R1 type) EMERGENCY emergency stop switch clip from the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH STOP SWITCH switch; this will stop the engine. It is a good idea to stop the engine with the emergency stop switch lanyard from time to time to be sure that the emergency stop switch is...
STOPPING THE ENGINE Normal Engine Stop NEUTRAL ENGINE SWITCH KEY (H type) THROTTLE GRIP SHIFT LEVER SLOW SLOW NEUTRAL Turn the throttle grip to SLOW Turn the engine switch key to the position and move the shift lever OFF position to stop the engine. to NEUTRAL.
STOPPING THE ENGINE (R type) NEUTRAL ENGINE SWITCH KEY NEUTRAL NEUTRAL EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH REMOTE CONTROL LEVER (R1 type) NEUTRAL (R2 type) REMOTE CONTROL NEUTRAL LEVER (R1 type) Move the control lever to the NEUTRAL position. REMOTE After sailing with the throttle fully CONTROL ENGINE LEVER...
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STOPPING THE ENGINE In the event that the engine does not stop when the engine switch is turned to OFF, push the emergency stop switch to stop the engine. Remove the engine switch key and store it.
TRANSPORTING Fuel Line Disconnection Transporting HOIST ENGINE HANGERS HOOKS Before transporting the motor, disconnect and remove the fuel line. ENGINE HANGERS Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious injury or death. Be careful not to spill fuel. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.
TRANSPORTING Trailering (H type) Do not trailer or transport the boat with the motor in the tilted position. The boat or motor could be severely damaged if the motor drops. The motor should be trailered in the normal running position. If there is insufficient road clearance in this position, then trailer the motor in the STEERING FRICTION...
CLEANING AND FLUSHING Thoroughly clean and flush the Turn on the fresh water supply and FLUSH PORT CONNECTOR outboard motor with fresh water after flush the outboard motor for at operating in dirty water or salt water. least 10 minutes. After flushing, disconnect the garden hose and reconnect the Do not apply water or corrosion...
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If engine will overheat. the engine must be run, make Use only Honda Genuine parts sure the area is well ventilated. or their equivalents for Never run the engine in an maintenance or repair. The use enclosed or confined area.
MAINTENANCE Tool Kit and Emergency Parts The following tools and emergency starter rope, spare emergency stop EMERGENCY switch clip are supplied with the STARTER ROPE outboard motor for maintenance, × 14 mm WRENCH SPARK PLUG WRENCH adjustment, and emergency repairs. ×...
○ Lubricate more frequently when used in salt water. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda Shop Manual for service procedures.
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○ Lubricate more frequently when used in salt water. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda Shop Manual for service procedures.
MAINTENANCE Engine Oil 〈 Engine Oil Replacement 〉 DRAIN BOLT Insufficient or contaminated engine SEALING WASHER OIL FILLER CAP oil adversely affects the service life of the sliding and moving parts. GUIDE Oil change interval: 20 operating hours after the date of purchase or first month for initial replacement, then every 100 operating hours or 6 months.
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MAINTENANCE Reinstall the oil filler cap securely. Do not overtighten (see page Install and lock the engine cover securely. UPPER Please dispose of used motor oil in a LEVEL MARK manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it LOWER in a sealed container to your local LEVEL...
The cleaning of the iridium spark the spark plug. plugs or equivalent. Spark plugs plugs consult with an authorized which have an improper heat Honda outboard motor dealer, range may cause engine damage. unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient.
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MAINTENANCE × 20 mm 〈 Inspection and Replacement 〉 FLANGE SH BOLT CONNECTOR Disconnect the battery negative LOCK TAB ( ) terminal. − Unlock and remove the engine IGNITION cover (see page COIL × 25 mm PLUG MAINTENANCE COVER FLANGE BOLT Remove the 6 ×...
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MAINTENANCE BOX WRENCH If installing new spark plugs, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plugs seat to 1.0 1.3 mm − (0.039 0.051 in) − compress the washers. If reinstalling used spark plugs, tighten 1/8 1/4 turn after the spark −...
MAINTENANCE Lubrication TILLER HANDLE Wipe the outside of the engine with a THROTTLE ARM/ (H type) LINK/PIVOT/PLATE cloth dipped in clean oil. Apply THROTTLE ROD/LINK marine anticorrosion grease to the following parts: Lubrication interval: 20 hours or a month after the date of purchase for initial lubrication, then every 100 hours or 6 months.
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MAINTENANCE SHIFT LINK BRACKET/ SHIFT PIVOT/SHIFT ARM/ LINK PIN/PIVOT PLATE/ TILT LOCK LEVER SLIDE PIVOT/ TILT SHAFT THREAD (each side) CLICK SPRING ROLLER UPPER CYLINDER PIN/BUSHING MOUNT FRAME LOWER CYLINDER BUSHING/COLLAR SWIVEL SHAFT...
Clean it or dry before starting the engine. separator assembly. consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer for clean. During removal of the water separator assembly, take care not to damage the wire harness with...
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MAINTENANCE Assemble so the flat part on the HARNESS WATER LEVEL SENSOR back of the suspension is parallel CLIP 2P CONNECTOR to the water separator joint as CLIP C shown below. O-RING Assemble so the flat part of the suspension and the water separator joint are parallel to each other.
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MAINTENANCE Reinstall the water separator in the WATER LEVEL POSITIONING reverse order of removal. SENSOR 2P BAND HARNESS CONNECTOR Squeeze and release the priming CLIP bulb to fill the vapor separator, and check for leaks. If the buzzer sounds, water or sediment accumulation is found to be caused by excessive water or sediment accumulated in the water...
MAINTENANCE Fuel Filter Inspection interval: Every 100 operating hours or 6 months Gasoline is extremely Replacement interval: flammable, and gasoline vapor Every 400 operating hours or 2 years can explode, causing serious injury or death. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area.
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MAINTENANCE 〈 Inspection 〉 〈 Replacement 〉 FUEL FILTER (inside strainer cup) FUEL INTAKE FUEL TUBES SIDE JOINT EDGE AT THE BASE OF JOINT ALIGNMENT MARK ON THE SUSPENSION FUEL FILTER BRACKET FUEL FILTER (inside strainer cup) SUSPENSION STRAP SUSPENSION STRAP Remove the engine cover (see Remove the suspension strap from Install a new fuel filter in the...
MAINTENANCE Prime the engine using the priming Fuel Tank and Tank Filter 〈 Fuel Tank Cleaning 〉 bulb (see page ). Check for fuel (equipped type) leaks. Repair any fuel leaks if FUEL LINE necessary. Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious If loss of power or hard starting is injury or death.
Clean the filter with non- outboard motor inspected and flammable solvent. Replace the repaired by your authorized Honda tank filter if necessary. Dealer: After cleaning, reinstall the tank Hard starting or stalling after filter and tank connector securely.
MAINTENANCE Battery Keep flames and sparks away, UPPER LEVEL and do not smoke in the area. ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets Battery handling differs according into your eyes, flush to the type of the battery and the thoroughly with warm water instructions described below might for at least 15 minutes and not be applicable to the battery of...
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MAINTENANCE 〈 Battery Cleaning 〉 POSITIVE ( ) + NEGATIVE ( ) − Disconnect the battery cable at the TERMINAL TERMINAL battery negative ( ) terminal, then − When disconnecting the battery at the battery positive ( ) terminal. + cable, be sure to disconnect at Remove the battery and clean the the battery negative ( )
MAINTENANCE Fuse FUSE PULLER (supplied in the tool bag) BLOWN FUSE If the fuse blows, running the engine will not charge the battery. Before LOCK TABS replacing the fuse, check the current ELECTRICAL PART COVER ratings of the electrical accessories and ensure that there are no abnormalities.
MAINTENANCE ACG Fuse 〈 Replacement 〉 If the fuse is blown, check the A spare fuse is located on the reverse ‘‘ 70A MARK ’’ SPARE FUSE (70A) cause, then replace the fuse with a side of the fuse case lid and tightened spare fuse of the same rated with two 3 mm screws.
THRUST WASHER grooved side toward the gear case. If the propeller is damaged by Replacement Use a genuine Honda cotter pin striking a rock, or other obstacle, Remove the cotter pin then remove and bend the pin ends as shown.
Pour a teaspoon of engine oil into performed after running the engine If there is a Honda outboard motor each spark plug hole, then pull the for 1/2 hour. dealer nearby, take the motor...
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Honda outboard motor dealer before storage. However, the following procedures can be performed by you, the owner, with a minimum of tools.
STORAGE Vapor Separator Draining outboard motor to the horizontal INTAKE MANIFOLD DRAIN TUBE position. Catch the draining gasoline in a Gasoline is extremely suitable container. flammable, and gasoline vapor After draining, tighten the drain can explode, causing serious screw and secure the drain tube to injury or death.
STORAGE Battery Storage Keep flames and sparks away, ( ) TERMINAL + and do not smoke in the area. ( ) TERMINAL − ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets Battery handling differs according into your eyes, flush to the type of the battery and the thoroughly with warm water instructions described below might for at least 15 minutes and...
STORAGE Outboard Motor Position (Port side turned down as shown.) OUTBOARD MOTOR STAND Fill the battery with distilled water Transport and store the motor either to the upper level line. Never vertically, as shown above. Attach Do not place the outboard overfill the battery.
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Engine speed decreases and stops at last. Engine speed cannot be increased by opening the throttle. Faulty water pump. Consult with an authorized Honda Engine will stop in 20 seconds after engine speed is limited. Thermostat clogged. outboard motor dealer.
127). Check the fuel tank and fuel line for water accumulation. If the buzzer sounds again, consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. PGM-FI warning system comes on: PGM-FI warning system is faulty. Consult with an authorized PGM-FI indicator comes on.
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8°, 12°, 16°, 20°, 24° control Motor-mounted, steering remote control system Starter system Electric starter Ignition system Full transistor battery Lubrication Trochoid pump pressure lubrication system * Without battery cable, with propeller Honda outboards are power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).
8°, 12°, 16°, 20°, 24° control Motor-mounted, steering remote control system Starter system Electric starter Ignition system Full transistor battery Lubrication Trochoid pump pressure lubrication system * Without battery cable, with propeller Honda outboards are power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).
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SPECIFICATIONS Noise and Vibration MODELS BF75D BF90D CONTROL SYSTEM Sound Pressure Level At Operator’s Ear 82dB 75dB 85dB 80dB (98/37/EC, ICOMIA 39-94) Vibration Not Exceed Not Exceed Not Exceed Not Exceed (98/37/EC, ICOMIA 38-94) 2.5 (m/s ) rms 2.5 (m/s ) rms 2.5 (m/s ) rms...
MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES IN EUROPE For further information, please contact Honda Customer Information Centre at the following address or telephone number: AUSTRIA CANARY ISLANDS CZECH REPUBLIC FRANCE Honda Austria Gesellschaft Automocion Canarias, S.A. BG Technik cs, a.s HONDA RELATIONS CLIENTS Mbh.
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MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES IN EUROPE For further information, please contact Honda Customer Information Centre at the following address or telephone number: HUNGARY LITHUANIA NORWAY REPUBLIC OF BELARUS Mo.Tor.Pedo Co., Ltd. JP Motors Ltd AS Kellox Kamaraerdei út 3 Kubiliaus str. 6 Boks 170 - Nygårdsveien 67...
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MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES IN EUROPE For further information, please contact Honda Customer Information Centre at the following address or telephone number: SPAIN UKRAINE Greens Power Products S.L. Honda Ukraine LLC Poligono Industrial Congost - 101 Volodymyrska Str. - Build. 2 Avda.
INDEX R type ......... 90 ACG Fuse Replacement ....137 Frame Serial Number ...... ACG Indicator/Buzzer Fast Idle Function ........33 Digital Speedometer ..... . 41 Button ........29 Operation ........ . 101 Digital Tachometer ......
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Operation ........82 Friction ........59 Maintenance Schedule ....118 Outboard Motor Water Separator ......60 Major Honda Distributor Installation ........ . 45 Propeller Addresses ........ . 149 Storage Position ...... . 143 Inspection ........57...
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INDEX R2, R3 Type ....... 73 Trim Meter Remote Control Steering Handle Friction ....59 Function ........36 Function ........24 Operation ........95 Identification ....16, 17 Operation ........59 Trim Tab Installation Location .....
WIRING DIAGRAM CONTENTS ECTSe1 ECT SENSOR 1 MeHrnB METER HARNESS B ECTSe2 ECT SENSOR 2 PGM-FI MAIN RELAY TILLER HANDLE TYPE EmSw EMERGENCY STOP NEUTRAL SWITCH (For Analogue Meter) ....W1 SWITCH OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TYPE OP Sw(H) FUEL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (For Analogue Meter) .....
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WIRING DIAGRAM TDCSe TDC SENSOR WIRE COLOR CODE POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH TILLER HANDLE W/Bl ASSEMBLY BLACK ○ ○ TACHOMETER BROWN NORMAL TMePCC TACHOMETER PULSE BLUE DOWN ○ ○ CHECK CONNECTOR GREEN ToLtSw To LIGHT SWITCH GRAY EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH ToSP LIGHT BLUE To PLUG Bl/R...