Table Of Contents - Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY ...................................................................... 6
SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................... 6
2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ................................ 9
CE mark location ..................................................... 11
3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ......................... 12
4. CONTROLS .............................................................. 14
Starter Grip .............................................................. 14
Shift Lever ............................................................... 14
Fuel Valve Lever ..................................................... 15
Handle Stopper ........................................................ 16
Choke Knob ............................................................. 17
Throttle Grip ............................................................ 17
Throttle Friction Knob ............................................ 17
Fuel Primer Bulb ..................................................... 18
Emergency Stop Switch .......................................... 18
Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard/Clip .................... 18
Oil Pressure Indicator Light .................................... 19
Tilt Lever ................................................................. 20
Anode Metal ............................................................ 20
Cooling Water Check Hole ..................................... 20
Cooling Water Intake Port ....................................... 21
Engine Cover Latch ................................................. 21
Steering Friction Bolt .............................................. 21
Transom Angle Adjusting Rod ............................... 22
Fuel Filler Cap Vent Knob/Fuel Gauge .................. 22
Fuel Filler Cap Vent Knob ...................................... 23
Clamp Screws .......................................................... 23
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Fuel Inlet Cap and Fuel Inlet (BF5D and BF6A) ....23
Fuel Line Connector ................................................24
5. INSTALLATION ......................................................25
Transom Height .......................................................25
Location ...................................................................25
Installation Height ...................................................26
Outboard Motor Attachment ....................................27
Outboard Motor Angle (Cruising) ...........................27
Battery Connections .................................................29
Battery Charge Cable ...............................................30
6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................................31
Removing Engine Cover ..........................................31
Installing Engine Cover ...........................................31
Engine Oil Level ......................................................32
Fuel Level ................................................................34
Gasoline Containing Alcohol ..............................36
Battery Electrolyte Level .........................................37
Other Checks ...........................................................38
7. STARTING THE ENGINE .......................................39
Priming the Carburetor with Gasoline .....................39
Fuel Tank and Vent Knob ........................................40
Fuel Line Connection ..............................................41
Starting the Engine ..................................................43
Emergency Starting .................................................48
Troubleshooting Starting Problems .........................53