Honda BF40D Owner's Manual page 4

This Owner's Manual is using the
following type names when it
describes the operations special to a
type.
Tiller handle type: H type
Remote control type: R type
Gas-assisted tilt type: G type
Power trim/tilt type: T type
The remote control type is classified
into the following three categories
according to the control box position.
• Side-mount type: R1 type
• Panel-mount type
• Top-mount type
This Owner's Manual describes with
the side-mount type remote control
box.
Check the type of your outboard
motor and read this Owner's Manual
thoroughly before operation.
Texts with no type indication are the
information and/or procedures
common to all types.
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LEFT STERN BRACKET
FRAME SERIAL NUMBER
Record the frame and engine serial
numbers for your reference. Refer to
the serial numbers when ordering
parts, and when making technical or
warranty inquiries.
The frame serial number is stamped
on a plate attached on the left side of
the stern bracket.
Frame serial number:
STARTER MOTOR
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The engine serial number is stamped
on the cylinder block under the starter
motor which is located in front of the
engine.
Engine serial number: