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Indicator lamp turns on / off
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If the outboard motor was submerged
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Emergency gear shifting (for DBW types)
This troubleshooting guide is for reference purposes and
supplements the owner's manual that came with your
outboard motor. Always refer to the Owner's manual for
clarification and more detail on the processes shown in this
document.
Photos in this guide may not match your actual model.
It is recommended that you download this PDF and store it in
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Web instruction manual, Official owner's manual PDF & Dealer
locator available at:
https://www.hondappsv.com/
Troubleshooting Guide
BF175D, BF200D, BF225D, BF250D
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- Page 1 Troubleshooting Guide BF175D, BF200D, BF225D, BF250D Contents *Tap or click the relevant issue. Indicator lamp turns on / off If the outboard motor was submerged Emergency gear shifting (for DBW types) This troubleshooting guide is for reference purposes and supplements the owner’s manual that came with your outboard motor.
- Page 2 Indicator lamp turns on / off Denotation of Indicators Overheat Indicator During normal operation, this indicator is off. The overheat indicator turns on and the buzzer sounds when the engine cooling circuit is faulty. The engine speed slows down. Oil Pressure Indicator During normal operation, this indicator remains turned It turns off and the buzzer sounds when the oil level is low and/or the engine lubrication system is faulty.
- Page 3 Indicator lamp turns on / off Symptom and solution SYMPTOM Overheat warning system activates. Overheat warning system comes on. Overheat warning buzzer sounds. Engine speed decreases and stops. Engine speed cannot be increased by opening the throttle. Engine will stop within 20 seconds after engine speed is limited. POSSIBLE CAUSES &...
- Page 4 Indicator lamp turns on / off SYMPTOM Oil pressure warning system activates. Oil pressure indicator does not come on. Oil pressure warning buzzer sounds. Engine speed decreases. Engine speed cannot be increased by opening the throttle. POSSIBLE CAUSES & SOLUTIONS Insufficient engine oil.
- Page 5 Indicator lamp turns on / off SYMPTOM Water separator warning system activates. Water separator warning buzzer sound but no warning indicator turns on (Oil pressure indicator stays on). POSSIBLE CAUSES & SOLUTIONS Water has accumulated in the water separator. Drain the water separator.
- Page 6 Indicator lamp turns on / off SYMPTOM ACG warning system activates. ACG indicator turns on. ACG warning buzzer sounds intermittently. POSSIBLE CAUSES & SOLUTIONS Battery voltage is too high or low. Check the battery. - Instructions available at https://www.hondappsv.com/ Faulty ACG. Consult your dealer.
- Page 7 If there is a Honda outboard motor dealer nearby, take the outboard motor immediately to the dealer. If doing so is not an option, proceed as follows: STEP 1 - Wash the outboard motor 1.
- Page 8 If the outboard motor was submerged STEP 2 – Change the engine oil 3. Remove the oil filler cap. Place a suitable container under the oil drain bolt, remove the engine oil drain bolt and washer. Drain the engine oil until the flow of old oil reduces to a trickle.
- Page 9 If the outboard motor was submerged Refill to the upper level mark on the oil level dipstick with the recommended oil. Do not overfill. Too much engine oil may adversely affect the engine. Check the oil level, insert the dipstick all the way to the engine then read the level.
- Page 10 If the outboard motor was submerged Pour a teaspoon of engine oil into all the spark plug holes to lubricate the inside of the cylinders. 10. Carefully install the spark plugs by hand to avoid cross-threading. Tighten 1/8—1/4 turn after the spark plug seats.
- Page 11 If the outboard motor was submerged STEP 4 – Attempt to start the engine 11. Install the engine cover. NOTICE If the outboard motor was running when it became submerged, there may be mechanical damage, such as bent connecting rods. If the engine binds when cranked, do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been repaired.
- Page 12 Emergency gear shifting (for DBW types) If the gear cannot be shifted, perform shift operation manually according to the following procedures and return to your base at possible engine speed. 1. Set the shift lever or remote control lever to the neutral position.
- Page 13 Emergency gear shifting (for DBW types) Insert the phillips screwdriver with the grip of the tool kit into the hole of the shift actuator. 5. Shift gear into neutral by moving the shaft. 6. Start the engine. 7. Shift the gear into F(Forward) or R(Reverse) by moving the shaft.