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42ZVL600.book 1 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分
Thank you for purchasing a Honda
Outboard Motor.
This manual covers operation and
maintenance of the Honda BF200D/
BF225D/BF250D Outboard Motor.
All information in this publication is
based on the latest 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 incurring
any obligation.
No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written
permission.
This manual should be considered a
permanent part of the Outboard
Motor and should remain with it if it
is resold.
Throughout this manual, you will see
safety messages proceeded by the
following words and symbols. Here's
what they mean:
DANGER
Indicates serious injury or death
WILL result if instructions are
not followed.
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility that
serious personal injury or death
may result if instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility that
personal injury or equipment
damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Indicates that equipment or
property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Gives helpful information.
If a problem should arise, or if you
have any questions about the
Outboard Motor, consult an
authorized Honda Outboard Motor
dealer.
WARNING
Honda Outboard Motors are
designed to give safe and
dependable service if operated
according to instructions. Read
and understand the Owner's
Manual before operating the
Outboard Motor. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2018, All
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  • Page 1 42ZVL600.book 1 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 Thank you for purchasing a Honda Throughout this manual, you will see Outboard Motor. safety messages proceeded by the Indicates that equipment or following words and symbols. Here’s property damage could result if This manual covers operation and what they mean: instructions are not followed.
  • Page 2    Mechanical wire Drive by Wire (DBW) BF200D/BF225D/BF250D is provided with the following types according to the shaft length and the rotating direction of the propeller shaft. TYPE CODE Example Destination T: Thailand V: Indonesia Remote Control R: Mechanical wire D: Drive by Wire (DBW) Rotating direction of propeller shaft C: Counterrotating propeller shaft is equipped.
  • Page 3 42ZVL600.book 3 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 How To Determine Which Remote Control Types Direction The Propeller Shaft WITHOUT WITH GROOVE GROOVE The remote control type is classified Rotates into the following three categories The direction the propeller shaft according to the control box position. GROOVE rotates can be determined based on Flush-mount type...
  • Page 4 42ZVL600.book 4 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 Serial Number Locations ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER FRAME SERIAL NUMBER The engine serial number is stamped Record the frame and engine serial on the upper right side of the engine. numbers for your reference. Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Outboard Motor Installation ............48 Power Switch (Normal Key type) ..........25 Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising) ......49 Power Switch (Honda Smart Key type) ........25 Battery Connections ..............50 Honda Smart Key ................25 Remote Control Installation (optional equipment) ..... 52 START/STOP SWITCH .............26...
  • Page 6 42ZVL600.book 6 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTENTS (R2, R3 types) ................75 10. TRANSPORTING ..............111 Station Select Mode ..............79 Fuel Line Disconnection ............111 8. OPERATION ..................80 Transporting ................111 Break-in Procedure ..............80 Trailering .................. 112 Gear Shifting (D1 type) ...............81 11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING ..........113 Gear Shifting (D2 type) ...............82 12.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Do not shift to the reverse position suddenly at high manufacturer’s power recommendation, and be sure that engine speed. • Honda outboard motor is the outboard motor is properly designed to give safe and • Gasoline is harmful or fatal if mounted.
  • Page 8 42ZVL600.book 8 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 SAFETY • Do not attempt to modify the Burn Hazards Carbon Monoxide Poisoning outboard motor. The engine and exhaust system Hazard • Always wear a life-jacket when on become very hot during operation and Exhaust contains poisonous carbon board.

  • Page 9: Safety Label Locations

    The label is considered permanent part of your outboard motor. Read the label and safety notes and precautions described in this manual carefully. If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda outboard motor dealer for a replacement. READ OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 10: Component Identification

    42ZVL600.book 10 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ENGINE COVER ENGINE COVER LATCH POWER TILT SWITCH ENGINE COVER LATCH (each side) TILT LOCK LEVER FLUSH PLUG CONNECTOR IDLE PORT FRAME SERIAL STERN BRACKET NUMBER COOLING ENGINE OIL WATER DRAIN BOLT MANUAL RELIEF CHECK HOLE VALVE ANODE...
  • Page 11 42ZVL600.book 11 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (R1, R2, R3 type) THROTTLE ARM/SHIFT ARM SHAFT SPARK PLUGS (under coil) FUEL FILTER with WATER OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK SEPARATOR...
  • Page 12 42ZVL600.book 12 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (R1, R2, R3 type) THROTTLE REEL OIL FILLER CAP JUNCTION BOX (FUSES) SPARK PLUGS (under coil) INTERFACE COUPLER...
  • Page 13 42ZVL600.book 13 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION DBW REMOTE CONTROL BOX TOP-MOUNT TYPE (D2 type) (optional equipment) (SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE (D1 type) REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LEVER LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE POWER TRIM/TILT POWER TRIM/TILT LEVER SWITCH SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCHES (DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 14 EMERGENCY STOP OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR MULTIPLE SWITCH LANYARD OUTBOARD MOTORS (Normal Key without START/STOP switch type) (Horizontal type) START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH ENGINE SWITCH (Honda Smart Key type) (Horizontal type) TRIPLE TYPE DUAL TYPE OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD MOTOR POWER SWITCH...
  • Page 15 42ZVL600.book 15 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION PTT SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) FUNCTION SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) (for FLUSH-MOUNT type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCHES DUAL TYPE POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP STOP EMERGENCY STOP TRIPLE TYPE...
  • Page 16 42ZVL600.book 16 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION REMOTE CONTROL BOX (optional equipment) SIDE-MOUNT TYPE (R1 type) FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE (R2 type) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH REMOTE CONTROL NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER LEVER INDICATORS BUZZER (Oil pressure, Overheat, (inside) ACG, PGM-FI) FAST IDLE LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER ENGINE SWITCH...
  • Page 17 42ZVL600.book 17 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TOP-MOUNT TYPE (R3 type) (SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) (DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (RIGHT) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (LEFT) FAST IDLE BUTTON FAST IDLE BUTTON SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) (for TOP-MOUNT DUAL type) (FLUSH-MOUNT, TOP-MOUNT)
  • Page 18 42ZVL600.book 18 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION SWITCH PANEL without indicators type (for DUAL OUTBOARD (for TRIPLE OUTBOARD (optional equipment) MOTORS type) MOTORS type) (FLUSH-MOUNT, TOP-MOUNT SINGLE) BUZZER ENGINE SWITCH ENGINE SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD For the switch panel without indicators type, use it along with the NMEA2000-compatible device.

  • Page 19: Controls And Features

    42ZVL600.book 19 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (D1 type) NEUTRAL FORWARD REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER 20° 20° THROTTLE FORWARD SHIFT SHIFT OPENING THROTTLE OPENING NEUTRAL MINIMUM MINIMUM RELEASE LEVER NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or FORWARD: REVERSE:...

  • Page 20: Remote Control Lever (D2 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 20 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (D2 type) NEUTRAL REVERSE FORWARD 20° SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE 20° REMOTE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE THROTTLE OPENING OPENING FORWARD FORWARD MINIMUM MINIMUM NEUTRAL NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD: REVERSE:...

  • Page 21: Remote Control Lever (R1 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 21 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R1 type) NEUTRAL 32° 32° FORWARD REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SHIFT SHIFT MINIMUM MINIMUM FORWARD THROTTLE OPENING THROTTLE OPENING NEUTRAL REVERSE MAXIMUM NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER MAXIMUM REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD: REVERSE: Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or Moving the lever to the FORWARD...

  • Page 22: Remote Control Lever (R2 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 22 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R2 type) NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER 35° 35° REVERSE FORWARD FORWARD SHIFT SHIFT NEUTRAL RELEASE MINIMUM LEVER THROTTLE MINIMUM OPENING THROTTLE OPENING NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or FORWARD: REVERSE: neutral and the engine speed...

  • Page 23: Remote Control Lever (R3 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 23 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R3 type) NEUTRAL FORWARD NEUTRAL SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE REMOTE CONTROL 35° 35° REVERSE FORWARD LEVER SHIFT SHIFT FORWARD THROTTLE THROTTLE OPENING OPENING MINIMUM MINIMUM NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD:...

  • Page 24: Neutral Release Lever

    42ZVL600.book 24 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Neutral Release Lever Engine Switch (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) (D1 type) START (R2, R3 type) (R1 type) REMOTE CONTROL START LEVER NEUTRAL ENGINE RELEASE SWITCH LEVER (R1 type) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER START ENGINE SWITCH KEY The neutral release lever is set on the remote...

  • Page 25: Power Switch (Normal Key Type)

    This switch locates Do not leave the power switch on the key switch panel. Use the Honda Smart Key to ON when the engine is not running Key positions (For normal key type): authenticate to your remote control as the battery will discharge.

  • Page 26: Start/Stop Switch

    42ZVL600.book 26 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES START/STOP SWITCH INDICATOR INDICATOR START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH DUAL TYPE TRIPLE TYPE ALL ENGINE START SINGLE TYPE OUTBOARD MOTORS OUTBOARD MOTORS FOR MULTIPLE OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD MOTORS Pushing the start/stop switch when For the multiple outboard motors, it is the power is in ON starts the engine.

  • Page 27: Function Switches (D1 Type)

    <Fast Idle Mode> NEUTRAL (D1 type) REVERSE FORWARD The fast idle mode is only needed for starting carbureted outboard models. The BF200D, BF225D and BF250D models use programmed fuel NEUTRAL Pull up RELEASE injection so, this mode will not be REMOTE LEVER needed for starting.

  • Page 28: Function Switches (D2 Type)

    The fast idle mode is only needed for with the [-] switch and [+] switch starting carbureted outboard models. when in trolling mode. The BF200D, BF225D and BF250D If you press and hold the [+] switch models use programmed fuel while cruising with the throttle...
  • Page 29 42ZVL600.book 29 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES <Trolling Mode> <Station Select Mode> NEUTRAL FORWARD The engine speed can be adjusted For multiple station type, use the [-] REVERSE with the [-] switch and [+] switch switch to change the operating REMOTE when in trolling mode.

  • Page 30: Fast Idle Lever (R1 Type)/Fast Idle Button (R2, R3 Types)

    The fast idle lever/fast idle button is NEUTRAL FORWARD only needed for starting carbureted MAXIMUM REVERSE outboard models. The BF200D, FAST IDLE BF225D and BF250D models use programmed fuel injection so, this LOWEST lever will not be needed for starting.

  • Page 31: Pgm-Fi Indicator/Buzzer

    42ZVL600.book 31 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES PGM-FI Indicator/Buzzer <Fast Idle Button> Display assy (R1 type) (R3 type) PGM-FI NEUTRAL PGM-FI FORWARD INDICATOR REVERSE INDICATOR REMOTE (RED) CONTROL LEVER BUZZER (RED) Push FAST IDLE BUTTON The PGM-FI indicator turns on and (R2, R3 type) Use the fast idle button and the the buzzer sounds when the engine...

  • Page 32: Acg Indicator/Buzzer

    42ZVL600.book 32 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ACG Indicator/Buzzer Oil Pressure Indicator/Buzzer Display assy (R1 type) OIL PRESSURE (R1 type) INDICATOR INDICATOR ACG INDICATOR (GREEN) (RED) BUZZER BUZZER (RED) (R2, R3 type) OIL PRESSURE (R2, R3 type) The ACG indicator turns on and the INDICATOR buzzer sounds when the charging system is faulty.

  • Page 33: Overheat Indicator/Buzzer

    42ZVL600.book 33 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Overheat Indicator/Buzzer Display assy Display assy OVERHEAT (R1 type) INDICATOR OIL PRESSURE OVERHEAT INDICATOR INDICATOR (RED) BUZZER (RED) (RED) (R2, R3 type) The oil pressure indicator turns off The overheat indicator turns on and OVERHEAT and the buzzer sounds when the oil INDICATOR...

  • Page 34: Water Separator Buzzer

    42ZVL600.book 34 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Water Separator Buzzer The water separator buzzer sounds when water has accumulated in the water separator.

  • Page 35: Power Trim/Tilt Switch

    42ZVL600.book 35 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Power Trim/Tilt Switch (R1 type) (R3 type) SINGLE TYPE Power Trim Press the power trim/tilt switch on the POWER TRIM/ TILT remote control lever to adjust the SWITCH REMOTE outboard motor trim angle of – 4° to POWER CONTROL 16°...

  • Page 36: Ptt Switch Panel

    42ZVL600.book 36 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES (D2 type) (D1 type) PTT SWITCH PANEL SINGLE TYPE REMOTE CONTROL TRIPLE TYPE DUAL TYPE LEVER REMOTE POWER CONTROL TRIM/TILT LEVER SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH For multiple outboard motors, the trim/tilt angle of all outboard motors DUAL TYPE is adjusted at the same time by using...

  • Page 37: Trim Meter (Optional Equipment)

    42ZVL600.book 37 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Trim Meter Power Tilt Switch (optional equipment) (outboard motor pan) POWER TILT SWITCH 68° 12° TILT ANGLE 0° 16° – 4° TRIM ANGLE 0° TRIM METER (VERTICAL LINE) (when transom angle is 12°) The trim meter has a range of –...

  • Page 38: Manual Relief Valve

    42ZVL600.book 38 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Manual Relief Valve After tilting the outboard motor, turn the manual relief valve clockwise MANUAL RELIEF VALVE securely. The manual relief valve must be tightened securely before operating the outboard motor or the outboard motor could tilt up when operating in reverse.

  • Page 39: Emergency Stop Switch

    42ZVL600.book 39 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Emergency Stop Switch Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard/ (R1 type) Clip The emergency stop switch lanyard is EMERGENCY STOP provided to stop the engine SWITCH LANYARD immediately in the event the operator should fall overboard or away from the controls.

  • Page 40: Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (Optional Equipment)

    42ZVL600.book 40 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (R1 type) WARNING (optional equipment) EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH If the emergency stop switch A spare emergency stop switch clip is lanyard is not set, the boat might available from your outboard motor run out of control when the dealer.

  • Page 41: Tilt Lock Lever

    42ZVL600.book 41 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Tilt Lock Lever Trim Tab Anode TILT LOCK LEVER TIGHTENING BOLT FREE ANODE (each side) LOCK TRIM TAB ANODE (stern bracket) If the steering wheel/handle is pulled The anode is a sacrificial material Use the tilt lock lever to raise the to the side while running at full which helps to protect the outboard...

  • Page 42: Cooling Water Check Hole

    42ZVL600.book 42 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Cooling Water Check Hole Cooling Water Intake Port Engine Cover Latches Front COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT (each side) ENGINE COVER LATCH The cooling water is checked here to Side see whether it is circulating inside the The engine cooling water is drawn engine properly.

  • Page 43: Tachometer (Optional Equipment)

    42ZVL600.book 43 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Tachometer NMEA Interface Coupler Operating Hour Notification (optional equipment) The NMEA2000 interface coupler System can provide information regarding This outboard motor engine counts engine speed, fuel consumption, and the number of operating hours since various warnings to an existing the last periodic maintenance.
  • Page 44 42ZVL600.book 44 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Mechanical wire type: <Operating hour notification timing> 1. Stopping the engine. 2. Setting the gearshift at F or R. 3. Turning the engine switch ON. The buzzer will sound once. 4. Putting in and pull out the Every 100 hours emergency stop switch clip 5 times within 20 seconds.
  • Page 45 42ZVL600.book 45 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 CONTROLS AND FEATURES NMEA2000-compatible display: When “Periodic Maintenance” is • Follow instructions for the display. indicated: • If the display allows selection of 1. Have the periodic maintenance performed without delay after notification to be preset, select returning to port.

  • Page 46: Installation

    Select the outboard motor which is Engine power: correct for the boat transom height of BF200D : 147.1 kW (200 PS) your boat. BF225D : 165.5 kW (225 PS) BF250D : 183.9 kW (250 PS) Power recommendation is indicated...

  • Page 47: Location

    42ZVL600.book 47 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 INSTALLATION Location Installation Height IDLE PORT TRANSOM HEIGHT IDLE PORT 150 mm (5.9 in) or more 0 – 25 mm WATER LEVEL (0 – 1.0 in) FULLY TRIM/TILT DOWN CENTER LINE BOAT TRANSOM HEIGHT Install the outboard motor at the •...

  • Page 48: Outboard Motor Installation

    The standard torque is given just as a motor and damage and injury to guideline. Torque of the nut can be the equipment and personnel. different according to the material of the boat. Consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer.

  • Page 49: Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising)

    42ZVL600.book 49 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 INSTALLATION Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising) INCORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘SQUAT’’ CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘PLOW’’ CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘PLOW’’ GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 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.’’...

  • Page 50: Battery Connections

    42ZVL600.book 50 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 INSTALLATION Battery Connections WARNING • POISON: Electrolyte is poison. Use a battery which has CCA (COLD ANTIDOTE: CRANKING AMPERES) 799 at Batteries produce explosive ─ External: Flush thoroughly – 18°C (0°F) and a reserve capacity gases: If ignited, an explosion can with water.
  • Page 51 42ZVL600.book 51 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 INSTALLATION • Be careful to avoid connecting (+) TERMINAL the battery in reverse polarity, as (–) TERMINAL When more than one outboard motor this will damage the is mounted on a boat, connect a battery-charging system in the battery to each respective outboard outboard motor.

  • Page 52: Remote Control Installation (Optional Equipment)

    See an authorized Honda outboard when engaging the starter motor motor dealer for further information. and may prevent the outboard from starting. If the outboard...
  • Page 53 CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX SINGLE TYPE/ (FOR SINGLE NORMAL KEY WITHOUT OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD START/STOP SWITCH TYPE MOTOR TYPE) DUAL TYPE OUTBOARD MOTOR HONDA SMART KEY TYPE TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX (FOR DUAL OUTBOARD TRIPLE TYPE MOTOR TYPE) OUTBOARD MOTOR...
  • Page 54 42ZVL600.book 54 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 INSTALLATION Mechanical wire type: TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX SIDE-MOUNT (FOR SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) TYPE CONTROL BOX AND SWITCH PANEL TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX AND FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL SWITCH PANEL BOX AND SWITCH PANEL (FOR DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE)

  • Page 55: Remote Control Box Location

    42ZVL600.book 55 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 INSTALLATION <Remote Control Box Location> <Remote Control Cable Length> (Mechanical wire type) REMOTE REMOTE Do not bend the remote control CONTROL CONTROL cable as sharp as its route diameter LEVER CABLE REMOTE is 300 mm (11.8 in) or less, or it (Mechanical CONTROL BOX wire type)

  • Page 56: Propeller Selection

    Use of the correct propeller assures powerful acceleration, top speed, excellency in terms of economy and cruising comfort, and it assures longer engine life as well. Consult with your authorized Honda outboard motor dealer for proper propeller selection.

  • Page 57: Pre-Operation Checks

    42ZVL600.book 57 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS BF200D/BF225D/BF250D is 4-stroke, Engine Cover Removal/Installation <Installation> water cooled outboard motor which Front COVER SIDE COVER LOCKS uses unleaded regular gasoline for fuel. It also requires the engine oil. Check the following before operating the outboard motor.

  • Page 58: Engine Oil

    • Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious Side engine damage. <Recommended oil> Use Honda 4-stroke oil or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for API Service category SG, SH, SJ or SL.
  • Page 59 42ZVL600.book 59 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS SAE 10W-30 is recommended for <Inspection and Refilling> OIL FILLER CAP general use. OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK UPPER LEVEL MARK LOWER LEVEL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MARK When the engine oil is contaminated 1. Position the outboard motor or discolored, replace with the fresh vertically, and remove the engine engine oil (see page 118 for...

  • Page 60: Fuel

    42ZVL600.book 60 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS When you check the oil level with the dipstick, you might notice the engine oil Fuel Check the fuel level and refill if appears milky or the oil level has increased. If you notice either condition, necessary.

  • Page 61: Gasoline Containing Alcohol

    • Refuel in a well-ventilated recommended is not covered under that recommended by Honda. There area with the engine stopped. the warranty. are two types of “gasohol”: one •...

  • Page 62: Propeller And Cotter Pin Inspection

    Consult an authorized Honda life as well. outboard motor dealer for propeller Consult with your authorized Honda selection. outboard motor dealer for proper Keep the spare washer, castle nut and propeller selection.

  • Page 63: Remote Control Lever Friction

    42ZVL600.book 63 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Remote Control Lever Friction (D1 type) (D2 type) COVER COVER Front Rear side side Rear Front side side To increase friction CONTROL LEVER To increase To decrease FRICTION friction friction ADJUSTER BOLT To decrease CONTROL LEVER friction FRICTION ADJUSTER BOLT...

  • Page 64: Fuel Filter With Water Separator

    42ZVL600.book 64 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Fuel Filter with Water Separator (R2 type) (R1 type) CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTER To increase friction To decrease friction To decrease friction FUEL FILTER with WATER SEPARATOR CONTROL LEVER The fuel filter with water separator is To increase FRICTION friction...

  • Page 65: Battery

    42ZVL600.book 65 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Battery • Keep flames and sparks away, 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 call...

  • Page 66: Other Checks

    42ZVL600.book 66 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Other Checks (5) TOOL KIT (page 115) Check the following items: The anode (sacrificed metal) helps to Parts/materials which should be (1) The fuel hose for kinking, protect the outboard motor from installed on board: collapsing or a loose connection.

  • Page 67: Starting The Engine

    42ZVL600.book 67 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 7. STARTING THE ENGINE Fuel Priming Starting the Engine (D1, D2 types) Do not touch the priming bulb with the engine running or when tilting EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH up the outboard motor. The vapor separator could overflow. STOP EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP...
  • Page 68 42ZVL600.book 68 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STARTING THE ENGINE When the boat is mounted with the EMERGENCY STOP two outboard motors, perform the SWITCH CLIP following on the right and left engines respectively. 1. Insert the emergency stop switch clip at one end of the emergency stop switch lanyard into the emergency stop switch.
  • Page 69 The engine does not start unless the until the engine starts. control lever is set in the When the engine starts, release the (Honda Smart Key type) NEUTRAL position. key, allowing it to return to the ON position. (Normal Key without START/ Go to step 5.
  • Page 70 COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE The power will not be turned ON If water does not flow out, or if unless the Honda Smart Key is steam comes out, stop the engine. authenticated. Check to see if the screen in the 4.
  • Page 71 ABNORMAL: ON pressure indicator does not turn ON, consult with an authorized Before leaving the dock, check the Honda outboard motor dealer. operation of the emergency stop switch. 7. Warm up the engine as follows: Above 5°C (41°F) – run the engine for 2 or 3 minutes.

  • Page 72: (R1 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 72 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STARTING THE ENGINE (R1 type) 1. Insert the emergency stop switch clip at one end of the emergency EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH stop switch lanyard into the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP emergency stop switch. Attach the other end of the lanyard securely to the operator.
  • Page 73 42ZVL600.book 73 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STARTING THE ENGINE • The starter motor consumes a ON START large amount of current. Do not NEUTRAL therefore run it continuously for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within 5 NEUTRAL seconds, wait at least 10 seconds before running the starter motor...
  • Page 74 ABNORMAL: OFF 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 COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT problem has been corrected.

  • Page 75: (R2, R3 Types)

    42ZVL600.book 75 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STARTING THE ENGINE (R2, R3 types) When the boat is mounted with the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH If the engine is not properly two outboard motors, perform the warmed-up before raising the following on the right and left engine speed, the warning buzzer engines respectively.
  • Page 76 42ZVL600.book 76 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STARTING THE ENGINE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER (R3 type) (R2 type) 2. Set the control lever in the NEUTRAL position. The engine does not start unless the The engine does not start unless the emergency stop switch clip is set on control lever is set in the...
  • Page 77 42ZVL600.book 77 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STARTING THE ENGINE START COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE When the boat is mounted with the ENGINE SWITCH KEY two outboard motors, perform the above procedure on the right and left outboard motors respectively. START 3. Turn the engine switch key to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts.
  • Page 78 ON, consult with an authorized out, have your outboard motor Honda outboard motor dealer. NORMAL: ON checked by an authorized Honda ABNORMAL: OFF outboard motor dealer. Do not 6. Warm up the engine as follows: operate the engine until the Above 5°C (41°F) –...

  • Page 79: Station Select Mode

    42ZVL600.book 79 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STARTING THE ENGINE Station Select Mode ACT INDICATOR If the engine is not properly warmed-up before raising the engine speed, the warning buzzer and overheat indicator may activate and the engine speed will be automatically reduced. [-] SWITCH Before leaving the dock, check the operation of the emergency stop...

  • Page 80: Operation

    42ZVL600.book 80 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 8. 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.

  • Page 81: Gear Shifting (D1 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 81 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (D1 type) FORWARD REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER REMOTE REVERSE CONTROL LEVER Moving the control lever further from The control lever will not move CAUTION approximately 20° will increase unless the neutral release lever is Avoid sharp and abrupt operation throttle opening and boat speed.

  • Page 82: Gear Shifting (D2 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 82 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (D2 type) FORWARD REVERSE SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE FORWARD REMOTE REMOTE NEUTRAL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER LEVER REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS When the boat is mounted with the Moving the control lever(s) further CAUTION two outboard motors, hold the control from approximately 20°...

  • Page 83: Gear Shifting (R1 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 83 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Gear Shifting (R1 type) FORWARD NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER REMOTE CONTROL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL LEVER FORWARD REVERSE 32° 32° MAXIMUM MAXIMUM OPENING OPENING REVERSE Pull up Moving the control lever further from The control lever will not move CAUTION approximately 32°...

  • Page 84: Gear Shifting (R2 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 84 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (R2 type) FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER REMOTE REVERSE CONTROL LEVER Moving the control lever further from The control lever will not move CAUTION approximately 35° will increase unless the neutral release lever is Avoid sharp and abrupt operation throttle opening and boat speed.

  • Page 85: Gear Shifting (R3 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 85 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (R3 type) FORWARD REVERSE SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE LEVER NEUTRAL CONTROL LEVER REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER When the boat is mounted with the Moving the control lever(s) further CAUTION two outboard motors, hold the control from approximately 35°...

  • Page 86: Cruising

    42ZVL600.book 86 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Cruising (single type) (dual type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/ POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH TILT SWITCH (LEFT) (RIGHT) LOWERMOST POSITION (single type) (dual type) (panel type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/ TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH...
  • Page 87 42ZVL600.book 87 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION 1. Press on the DN (down) of the R3 type: 2) With the outboard motors trimmed power trim/tilt switch and trim the When the two outboard motors are at the lowermost position, adjust outboard motor at the lowermost mounted: the trim angle of the right and left position.
  • Page 88 42ZVL600.book 88 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL FORWARD FORWARD REVERSE REVERSE REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL FORWARD REVERSE REVERSE FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LEVER REMOTE LEVER CONTROL FORWARD FORWARD LEVER FORWARD FORWARD FORWARD 2. Move the control lever from R1 type: R2, R3 type: NEUTRAL toward FORWARD...

  • Page 89: Trolling Mode

    OPERATION Trolling Mode [-] Switch: Reduce engine speed [+] Switch: Increase engine speed • BF200D/BF225D: When cruising at full throttle, note that the After the engine has warmed up, engine speed must be in the range between keeping [+] switch pushed when...

  • Page 90: One-Lever Mode

    42ZVL600.book 90 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION A long buzz sounds once. One-Lever Mode When the mode is changed to trolling (For multiple outboard motors type) mode, the engine speed is 650 min (rpm). SYNC INDICATOR You can adjust the engine speed by 50 min (rpm) every time you press the switch once.

  • Page 91: Trimming The Outboard Motor

    42ZVL600.book 91 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION (D2 type) (D1 type) Trimming the Outboard Motor (single type) REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE LEVER POWER POWER CONTROL TRIM/TILT TRIM/TILT LEVER SWITCH SWITCH Press UP to Press UP to raise bow raise bow 68° Press DN to Press DN to lower bow.
  • Page 92 Press DN to CONTROL lower bow. LEVER POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH Consult an authorized Honda The power trim/tilt system operates Outboard Motor dealer for the when the switch is pressed, and it For multiple outboard motors, the method to adjust the tilt limit switch.
  • Page 93 42ZVL600.book 93 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION CAUTION • Improper trim angle results in OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW TRIMMED TOO HIGH unstable steering condition. • Do not trim excessively while cruising through rough waves, or it may cause an accident. •...

  • Page 94: Trim Meter (Optional Equipment)

    42ZVL600.book 94 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Trim Meter BOW TOO HIGH DUE TO BOW TOO LOW DUE TO (optional equipment) 1. LOAD IN THE REAR 1. LOAD IN THE FRONT 2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED 2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED TOO HIGH TOO LOW The trim meter indicates the trim angle of the outboard motor.

  • Page 95: Tilting The Outboard Motor

    42ZVL600.book 95 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Tilting the Outboard Motor (D2 type) (D1 type) (single type) Tilt the outboard motor to prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting POWER the bottom when the boat is beached TRIM/TILT or stopped in shallow water. SWITCH Please tilt up simultaneously, when POWER...
  • Page 96 42ZVL600.book 96 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION (R3 type) (R1 type) PTT SWITCH PANEL POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (single type) DUAL TYPE POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH TRIPLE TYPE (R2 type) (dual type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (RIGHT) (LEFT) For multiple outboard motors, the...

  • Page 97: Moorage

    42ZVL600.book 97 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Moorage TILT LOCK LEVER After tilting down the outboard motors, adjust the trim angle of the right and left outboard motors. FREE POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH LOCK STERN BRACKET Tilt up the outboard motor using the 1.

  • Page 98: Power Tilt Switch

    42ZVL600.book 98 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Power Tilt Switch Manual Relief Valve Check that no person is under the outboard motor before carrying out MANUAL RELIEF VALVE POWER TILT SWITCH 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...

  • Page 99: Trim Tab Adjustment

    42ZVL600.book 99 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Trim Tab Adjustment TIGHTENING BOLT RIGHT LEFT TRIM TAB The trim tab is provided to adjust for If less effort is required to make left Make small adjustments at a time and “torque steer” which is a reaction of turns: retest.

  • Page 100: Engine Protection System

    42ZVL600.book 100 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Engine Protection System <Engine Oil Pressure, Overheat, Water Separator, PGM-FI and ACG Warning Systems> OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR INDICATOR OIL PRESSURE PGM-FI (RED) OIL PRESSURE (GREEN) INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR (RED) (RED) (RED) (GREEN) BUZZER OVERHEAT INDICATOR INDICATOR (RED)
  • Page 101 42ZVL600.book 101 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION (RI, R2, R3 type) System INDICATOR BUZZER Oil pressure Overheat PGM-FI CORRESPONDING Symptom (Green) (Red) (Red) (Red) SYSTEM 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)
  • Page 102 42ZVL600.book 102 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION (Display Assy type) System INDICATOR BUZZER WARNING Power LEVEL Reduction* Oil pressure Overheat PGM-FI CORRESPONDING Symptom (Red) (Red) (Red) (Red) SYSTEM During operation Low oil pressure ON (continuously) Warning level 1 Overheat ON (continuously) Warning level 1 alternating ON and OFF ACG warning (at long intervals)
  • Page 103 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.
  • Page 104 42ZVL600.book 104 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION When the PGM-FI activated: 1. Consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. When the ACG warning system is activated. 1. Check the battery (see page 129). If the battery is OK, consult with an...

  • Page 105: Over-Rev Limiter

    There are also 4 small sacrificial Correct or service as necessary, by anodes in the water passages of the contacting your authorized Honda engine block. outboard motor dealer.

  • Page 106: Shallow Water Operation

    42ZVL600.book 106 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 OPERATION Shallow Water Operation Multiple Outboard Motors On boats equipped with more than Excessive trim/tilt angle during one outboard motor, all motors normally operate at the same time. operation can cause the propeller to raise out of the water and cause If one or more motor(s) is stopped propeller ventilation and engine while the other(s) is running, put the...

  • Page 107: Stopping The Engine

    42ZVL600.book 107 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 9. STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Stop Pull the curl cord of the emergency Normal Engine Stop stop switch and remove the lock plate (D1, D2 types) (D1, D2 type) from the switch; this will stop the engine.
  • Page 108 42ZVL600.book 108 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STOPPING THE ENGINE NEUTRAL (Normal Key type) (Honda Smart Key type) START/STOP SWITCH REMOTE NEUTRAL CONTROL LEVER POWER SWITCH (D1 type) NEUTRAL 2. Push the start/stop switch to stop (Normal Key type) the engine. 3. Turn the power switch key to the OFF position, and then remove and store it.

  • Page 109: (R1, R2, R3 Type)

    42ZVL600.book 109 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STOPPING THE ENGINE Normal Engine Stop (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) (R1, R2, R3 type) (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL (R1, R2, R3 type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE NEUTRAL REMOTE (R1 type) (R3 type) CONTROL...
  • Page 110 42ZVL600.book 110 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STOPPING THE ENGINE ENGINE SWITCH KEY ENGINE ENGINE SWITCH SWITCH (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) (R1 type) (R2, R3 type) 2. Turn the engine switch key to the OFF position to stop the engine. In the event that the engine does not stop when the engine switch is turned to OFF, disconnect the fuel line connector from the outboard motor.

  • Page 111: Transporting

    42ZVL600.book 111 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 10. TRANSPORTING Fuel Line Disconnection Transporting HOIST HOOKS Before transporting the outboard LIFTING EYES motor, disconnect and remove the fuel line. WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious injury or death. •...

  • Page 112: Trailering

    42ZVL600.book 112 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 TRANSPORTING Trailering OUTBOARD MOTOR STAND Do not trailer or transport the boat When trailering or transporting the with the outboard motor in the boat with the outboard motor tilted position. The boat or attached, it is recommended that the outboard motor could be severely outboard motor remain in normal damaged if the outboard motor...

  • Page 113: Cleaning And Flushing

    42ZVL600.book 113 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING After each use in salt water or dirty FLUSH PLUG CONNECTOR water, thoroughly clean and flush the outboard motor with fresh water. FLUSH PLUG CONNECTOR WATER HOSE Do not apply water or corrosion inhibitor directly to the electrical components under the engine cover, such as the AC generator, or...

  • Page 114: Maintenance

    • Shut off the engine before engine will overheat. performing any maintenance. If • Use only Honda Genuine parts or the engine must be run, make their equivalents for sure the area is well ventilated.

  • Page 115: Tool Kit And Spare Parts (Tool Kit Does Not Come With Counter Rotation Types)

    42ZVL600.book 115 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE Tool Kit and Spare Parts (Tool Kit does not come with Counter Rotation Types) 6 mm HEX. The following tools and owner’s 10 mm BOX WRENCH WRENCH manual are supplied with the outboard motor for maintenance, adjustment, and emergency repairs.

  • Page 116: Maintenance Schedule

    (2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and <are> mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda Shop Manual for service procedures. (3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
  • Page 117 (2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and <are> mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda Shop Manual for service procedures. (3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.

  • Page 118: Engine Oil

    42ZVL600.book 118 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Engine Oil Replacement SEALING WASHER Insufficient or contaminated engine GUIDE OIL FILLER CAP oil adversely affects the service life of the sliding and moving parts. 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.
  • Page 119 42ZVL600.book 119 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE OIL FILLER CAP OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK UPPER LEVEL MARK LOWER LEVEL MARK 4. Refill to the upper level mark on 5. Reinstall the oil filler cap securely. the oil level dipstick with the Do not overtighten. recommended oil.

  • Page 120: Spark Plugs

    42ZVL600.book 120 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE Spark Plugs 1. Disconnect the battery negative (–) terminal. Use only the recommended spark To ensure proper engine operation, plugs or equivalent. Spark plugs the spark plug must be properly 2. Unlock and remove the engine which have an improper heat range gapped and free of deposits.
  • Page 121 42ZVL600.book 121 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG WRENCH IGNITION COIL Plug needing New plug 19 mm EYE replacement WRENCH BOLT WIRE CONNECTOR 6. Inspect the spark plugs. 3. Disconnect the wire connector 5. Use the spark plug wrench and 19 (1) If the electrodes are heavily from the ignition coil by pushing mm eye wrench to remove the...
  • Page 122 42ZVL600.book 122 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE SIDE ELECTRODE If installing new spark plugs, tighten 1.0 – 1.1 mm 1/2 turn after the spark plug seats to (0.039 – 0.043 in) WASHER compress the washers. If reinstalling used spark plugs, tighten 1/8 – 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washers.

  • Page 123: Optional Parts: Iridium Spark Plug

    42ZVL600.book 123 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE Spark Plugs • Use only a ‘‘wire-type feeler <Optional Parts: Iridium Spark gauge’’ to check the spark plug gap Use only the recommended spark Plug> if necessary. To prevent damaging plugs or equivalent. Spark plugs the iridium coating of the center which have an improper heat range To ensure proper engine operation,...

  • Page 124: Lubrication

    42ZVL600.book 124 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE Lubrication Wipe the outside of the engine with a cloth dipped in clean oil. Apply marine anticorrosion grease to the following parts: Lubrication interval: SHIFT LINK PIVOT/ THROTTLE 20 hours or a month after the date of purchase THROTTLE ARM/ SHIFT LINK GUIDE REEL...

  • Page 125: Fuel Filter With Water Separator

    • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF Check and replace the fuel filter with CHILDREN. water separator periodically. Clean it or consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer for cleaning.
  • Page 126 42ZVL600.book 126 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE <Inspection> If a water is remained in the fuel filter with water separator, refer to page 127 to remove the strainer cup and empty the water from the inside of the cup. FUEL FILTER with WATER SEPARATOR 1.
  • Page 127 42ZVL600.book 127 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE WATER SEPARATOR CUP O-RING (Replace) FUEL HOSES HOSE CLIPS WATER SEPARATOR 2 PIN COUPLER (BLUE) WATER SEPARATOR BRACKET SUSPENSION STRAP SCREWS 5. Remove the three screws holding the fuel <Replacement> 3. Remove the suspension strap from filter with water separator, delete the water the fuel filter with water separator or deposit from the inside of the cup.

  • Page 128: Emission Control System

    Honda 9. Prime the engine using the priming Dealer: bulb (see page 67). Check for fuel 1. Hard starting or stalling after leaks.

  • Page 129: Battery

    42ZVL600.book 129 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 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 call...
  • Page 130 42ZVL600.book 130 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE <Battery Cleaning> CAUTION POSITIVE (+) 1. Disconnect the battery cable at the – NEGATIVE ( TERMINAL battery negative (–) terminal, then TERMINAL When disconnecting the battery at the battery positive (+) terminal. cable, be sure to disconnect at the 2.

  • Page 131: Fuse

    42ZVL600.book 131 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE Fuse <Replacement> Before replacing the fuse, check the SPARE FUSES MAIN FUSES FUSE PULLER current ratings of the electrical (7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 30 A) (7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 30 A) accessories and ensure that there are no abnormalities.
  • Page 132 42ZVL600.book 132 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE Mechanical wire type Fuse No. Rating Component(s) or Circuit(s) Protected 150 A ACG, Battery 30 A STARTER SOLENOID, AND RELAYS IN JUNCTION BOX 10 A Power tilt relay, Warning buzzer, Indicator, Meter 10 A Fuel pump (High pressure side) 15 A Injector, ECU 10 A...

  • Page 133: Acg Fuse

    42ZVL600.book 133 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 MAINTENANCE ACG Fuse 1. Stop the engine. 2. Disconnect the battery (see page 5 mm SCREWS 130). JUNCTION 3. Remove the engine cover (see page BOX COVER ACG FUSE 57). (150 A) 4. Open the junction box cover. 5.

  • Page 134: Propeller

    • Install the thrust washer with the with the propeller. grooved side toward the gear case. • The propeller blades may have • Use a genuine Honda cotter pin and sharp edges, so wear heavy bend the pin ends as shown. gloves to protect your hands.

  • Page 135: Inspect After Operating

    2. Confirm the cooling water leakage minimize corrosion. water from the engine’s cylinder. from the engine. If there is a Honda outboard motor dealership nearby, take the outboard motor immediately to the dealer. If you are far from a dealership, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 136 6. Attempt to start the engine. 7. As soon as possible, take the • If the engine fails to start, remove outboard motor to a Honda the spark plugs, clean and dry the outboard motor dealer for electrodes, then reinstall the spark inspection and service.

  • Page 137: Storage

    For longer service life of the outboard • To slow deterioration, keep motor, have your outboard motor gasoline in a certified fuel serviced by an authorized Honda container. outboard motor dealer before storage. • If long storage (more than 30 days)

  • Page 138: Vapor Separator Draining

    42ZVL600.book 138 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STORAGE Vapor Separator Draining 3. Loosen the vapor separator drain VAPOR DRAIN CLIP bolt by using a commercially SEPARATOR TUBE WARNING available flat tip screwdriver. 4. Tilt up the outboard motor. Gasoline is extremely flammable, 5. Tilt down the outboard motor, and and gasoline vapor can explode, drain the vapor separator.

  • Page 139: Battery Storage

    42ZVL600.book 139 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 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 call...

  • Page 140: Outboard Motor Position

    42ZVL600.book 140 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 STORAGE Outboard Motor Position UPPER LEVEL BATTERY LOWER LEVEL CAUTION 3. Fill the battery with distilled water Transport and store the outboard to the upper level line. Never motor either vertically, as shown Do not place the outboard motor overfill the battery.

  • Page 141: Disposal

    42ZVL600.book 141 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 14. DISPOSAL To protect the environment, do not dispose of this product, battery, engine oil, etc. carelessly by leaving them in the waste. Observe the local laws and regulations or consult your dealer for disposal.

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting

    Replace the spark plugs (see page 120). • Overheat warning buzzer sounds. • Engine speed decreases and stops at last. • Faulty water pump. Consult with an authorized Honda • Engine speed cannot be increased by opening the throttle. • Thermostat clogged. outboard motor dealer.
  • Page 143 Honda outboard motor dealer. PGM-FI warning system comes on: PGM-FI warning system is faulty. Consult with an authorized Honda • PGM-FI indicator comes on. outboard motor dealer. • PGM-FI warning buzzer sounds intermittently. ACG warning system comes on: Battery voltage is too high or low.

  • Page 144: Emergency Gear Shifting (For Dbw Type)

    42ZVL600.book 144 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 TROUBLESHOOTING Emergency Gear Shifting (for DBW type) If the gear cannot be shifted, perform shift operation manually according to the following procedures and return to port at possible engine speed. 1. Set the remote control lever in the NEUTRAL position (see page 19-20). 2.

  • Page 145: Specifications

    Trim angle – 4° to 16° Starter system Electric starter (when Transom angle is 12°) Ignition system Full transistor battery * Without battery cable, with propeller Honda outboards are power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).
  • Page 146 Trim angle – 4° to 16° Starter system Electric starter (when Transom angle is 12°) Ignition system Full transistor battery * Without battery cable, with propeller Honda outboards are power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).
  • Page 147 68° (when Transom angle is 12°) Ignition system Full transistor battery – Trim angle 4° to 16° (when Transom angle is 12°) * Without battery cable, with propeller Honda outboards are power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).

  • Page 148: Index

    42ZVL600.book 148 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 17. INDEX ACG Fuse ........133 Emergency Stop Fast Idle ACG Indicator/Buzzer....32 Spare Switch Clip ..... 40 Button........30 Anodes Switch ........39 Lever ......... 30 Function........41 Switch Lanyard/Clip....39 Frame Serial Number ...... 4 Operation .........105 Emission Control System....
  • Page 149 Shifting ....81, 82, 83, 84, 85 Other Checks......66 Oil Pressure Indicator/Buzzer..32 Propeller and Cotter Pin Operating Hour Notification Inspection......62 Honda Smart Key ......25 System ........43 Propeller Operation Inspection ........62 Gear Shifting..81, 82, 83, 84, 85 Replacement......
  • Page 150 42ZVL600.book 150 ページ ２０１８年７月１９日　木曜日　午前９時６分 INDEX Safety Tachometer ........43 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Tilt Lock Lever ......41 Hazard ........8 Tilting the Outboard Motor Information........7 Remote Control Type ....95 Label Locations ......9 Tool Kit and Spare Parts..66, 115 Operator Responsibility....7 Trailering ........
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