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BF115J
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  • Page 1 Owner`s Manual BF115J BF135D • • BF150D Original instructions © 2021 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 Here’s property damage could result if This manual covers operation and what they mean: instructions are not followed. maintenance of the Honda BF115J/ DANGER 135D/150D Outboard Motor. Gives helpful information. All information in this publication is...
  • Page 3 ● Note that the types of the outboard motor differ according to the countries where they are sold. BF115J/135D/150D is provided with the following types according to the shaft length and the rotating direction of the propeller shaft. TYPE CODE Example □...
  • Page 4 How To Determine Which Remote Control Types Direction The Propeller Shaft The remote control type is classified Rotates into the following three categories The direction the propeller shaft according to the control box position. rotates can be determined based on Flush-mount type whether or not the shaft has a groove.
  • Page 5 Serial Number Locations FRAME SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER RIGHT STERN BRACKET Record the frame and engine serial The engine serial number is stamped numbers for your reference. Refer to on the upper right side of the engine. the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ...................8 Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard/ Clip ........42 SAFETY INFORMATION ............8 Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (optional equipment) ..43 2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ............10 Tilt Lock Lever ................44 CE mark/UKCA mark location [European types] ......11 Trim Tab ..................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Fuel Filter with Water Separator ..........67 <Over-rev Limiter> ............. 110 Battery ..................68 <Anodes> ................110 Other Checks ................69 <Power Reduction> ............. 110 7. STARTING THE ENGINE ............70 Shallow Water Operation ............111 Fuel Priming ................70 Multiple Outboard Motors ............111 Starting the Engine ..............70 9.
  • Page 8 CONTENTS Power Harness ................139 Propeller ..................140 Inspect After Operating .............141 Submerged Outboard Motor .............141 13. STORAGE ..................143 Fuel ....................143 Vapor Separator Draining ............143 Engine Oil .................144 Battery Storage ................145 Outboard Motor Position ............146 14. DISPOSAL .................147 15. TROUBLESHOOTING .............148 Emergency Gear Shifting (for DBW type) .......150 16.

  • Page 9: Safety

    1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION • Be careful not to spill any fuel For your safety and the safety of while refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is others, pay special attention to these spilled make sure that the area is precautions.
  • Page 10 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. remain hot for a while after stopping. monoxide, a colorless and odorless •...

  • Page 11: Safety Label Locations

    2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. The label is considered permanent part of your outboard motor. 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.

  • Page 12: Ce Mark/Ukca Mark Location [European Types]

    SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS CE mark/UKCA mark location [European types] CE MARK/UKCA MARK (1) Model name (2) Engine family name (3) Minor model change code (4) Type name (13) (13) (5) Year code (6) Month code (7) Rated power (8) Dry mass (weight) (with propeller) (10) (9) Country of manufacture (10) Frame serial number (Type and serial...

  • Page 13: Component Identification

    3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ENGINE COVER ENGINE COVER LATCH ENGINE COVER LATCH IDLE PORT TILT LOCK FLUSH PLUG LEVER POWER TILT CONNECTOR SWITCH COOLING WATER STERN CHECK HOLE STERN BRACKET BRACKET ENGINE OIL DRAIN BOLT MANUAL ANODE RELIEF VALVE ANODE ANODE ANTIVENTILATION PLATE COOLING WATER...
  • Page 14 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (Mechanical wire type) JUNCTION BOX (FUSES) OIL FILLER CAP OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK...
  • Page 15 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (Mechanical wire type) FUEL FILTER WITH WATER SEPARATOR SPARK PLUG (under coil) NMEA INTERFACE COUPLER...
  • Page 16 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 LEVER POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCHES (DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER...
  • Page 17 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION KEY SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) START/STOP SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) (Normal Key with START/STOP switch type) (Horizontal type) START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH BUZZER EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP POWER SINGLE TYPE ALL ENGINE START SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR MULTIPLE SWITCH LANYARD...
  • Page 18 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION PTT SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) FUNCTION SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) (for FLUSH-MOUNT type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCHES DUAL TYPE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH PANEL POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (optional equipment) EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP STOP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD TRIPLE TYPE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP...
  • Page 19 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION REMOTE CONTROL BOX (optional equipment) SIDE-MOUNT TYPE (R1 type) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER POWER TRIM/ TILT SWITCH (T type) TRL (Trolling) CONTROL SWITCH* INDICATORS (Oil pressure, Overheat, ACG, PGM-FI) BUZZER (inside) FAST IDLE LEVER IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH KEY EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP...
  • Page 20 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE (R2 type) TOP-MOUNT TYPE (R3 type) (SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER POWER TRIM/ POWER TRIM/TILT TILT SWITCH SWITCH FAST IDLE BUTTON FAST IDLE BUTTON (DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (RIGHT)
  • Page 21 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION SWITCH PANEL without indicators type SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) (optional equipment) (FLUSH-MOUNT, TOP-MOUNT) (FLUSH-MOUNT, TOP-MOUNT SINGLE) INDICATORS BUZZER (Oil pressure, Overheat, ACG, BUZZER IGNITION SWITCH PGM-FI) IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION IGNITION SWITCH EMERGENCY SWITCH STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP...
  • Page 22 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (Common) TRL (Trolling) CONTROL SWITCH PANEL TACHOMETER TRIM METER (optional equipment) (optional equipment) (optional equipment) TRL (Trolling) CONTROL SWITCH...

  • Page 23: Controls And Features

    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: neutral and the engine speed...

  • Page 24: Remote Control Lever (D2 Type)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (D2 type) NEUTRAL REVERSE FORWARD 20° 20° SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE 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: Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or...

  • Page 25: Remote Control Lever (R1 Type)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R1 type) NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER 32° 32° FORWARD REVERSE SHIFT SHIFT FORWARD MINIMUM NEUTRAL MINIMUM THROTTLE OPENING REVERSE THROTTLE OPENING MAXIMUM NEUTRAL RELEASE MAXIMUM LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD: REVERSE: Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or Moving the lever to the FORWARD Moving the lever to the REVERSE neutral and the engine speed...

  • Page 26: Remote Control Lever (R2 Type)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R2 type) NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER 35° 35° REVERSE FORWARD FORWARD NEUTRAL SHIFT SHIFT RELEASE LEVER THROTTLE OPENING MINIMUM MINIMUM NEUTRAL THROTTLE OPENING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or FORWARD: REVERSE: neutral and the engine speed...

  • Page 27: Remote Control Lever (R3 Type)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R3 type) FORWARD SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL 35° 35° LEVER FORWARD REVERSE SHIFT SHIFT FORWARD THROTTLE THROTTLE OPENING OPENING MINIMUM MINIMUM NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or FORWARD: REVERSE:...

  • Page 28: Neutral Release Lever

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES The neutral release lever is set on the Neutral Release Lever remote control lever to prevent an (D1 type) accidental operation of the remote REMOTE control lever. CONTROL LEVER The remote control lever does not NEUTRAL operate unless it is moved while RELEASE pulling the neutral release lever up.

  • Page 29: Ignition Switch

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch types) Ignition Switch (R1 type) (R2, R3 types) Do not leave the ignition switch START (ignition switch) ON (key in ON START position) when the engine is not running as the battery will discharge.

  • Page 30: Power Switch (Normal Key Type)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Honda Smart Key Power Switch Power Switch (optional equipment) (Normal Key type) (Honda Smart Key type) LOCK BUTTON POWER SWITCH POWER SWITCH This remote control is equipped with a start/stop switch. Turn the power off after the engine is <Normal Key Type>...

  • Page 31: Start/Stop Switch

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES START/STOP SWITCH INDICATOR INDICATOR START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH TRIPLE TYPE DUAL TYPE ALL ENGINE START SINGLE TYPE OUTBOARD MOTORS OUTBOARD MOTORS OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR MULTIPLE OUTBOARD MOTORS To start the engine, be sure the power For boats with multiple outboard switch is in the ON position, and then motors and equipped with the All...

  • Page 32: Function Switches (D1 Type)

    The fast idle mode is only needed for speed without gearshift when starting carbureted outboard models. warming up the engine. The BF115J/135D/150D models use Keeping the [-] switch pressed when programmed fuel injection so, this the remote control lever is in the mode will not be needed for starting.

  • Page 33: Function Switches (D2 Type)

    The fast idle mode is only needed for (every 50 min (rpm)) starting carbureted outboard models. The BF115J/135D/150D models use To release the trolling mode, press programmed fuel injection so, this and hold the [+] switch. mode will not be needed for starting.
  • Page 34 CONTROLS AND FEATURES To release the fast idle mode, press If you press and hold the [+] switch NEUTRAL and hold the [-] switch. when all remote control lever is in the FORWARD REVERSE NEUTRAL position, the mode <Trolling Mode> changes to one-lever mode.

  • Page 35: Fast Idle Lever (R1 Type)/Fast Idle Button (R2, R3 Types)

    The fast idle lever/fast idle button is LEVER FORWARD only needed for starting carbureted NEUTRAL MAXIMUM REVERSE outboard model. The BF115J/135D/ FAST IDLE 150D models use programmed fuel injection so, this lever will not be LOWEST needed for starting. NEUTRAL...

  • Page 36: Pgm-Fi Indicator/Buzzer

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES (optional equipment) PGM-FI Indicator/Buzzer <Fast Idle Button> (R1 type) (R3 type) PGM-FI Display assy NEUTRAL INDICATOR FORWARD REVERSE PGM-FI INDICATOR (RED) REMOTE CONTROL (RED) LEVER BUZZER Push FAST IDLE BUTTON The PGM-FI indicator turns on and (R2, R3 types) the buzzer sounds when the engine Use the fast idle button and the control system is faulty.

  • Page 37: Acg Indicator/Buzzer

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES (optional equipment) ACG Indicator/Buzzer Oil Pressure Indicator/Buzzer (R1 type) OIL PRESSURE (R1 type) INDICATOR Display assy INDICATOR INDICATOR (GREEN) (RED) BUZZER (RED) BUZZER (R2, R3 types) The ACG indicator turns on and the (R2, R3 types) OIL PRESSURE buzzer sounds when the charging INDICATOR system is faulty.

  • Page 38: Overheat Indicator/Buzzer

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES (optional equipment) (optional equipment) Overheat Indicator/Buzzer (R1 type) OVERHEAT Display assy Display assy INDICATOR OIL PRESSURE OVERHEAT INDICATOR INDICATOR (RED) BUZZER (RED) (RED) The overheat indicator turns on and (R2, R3 types) The oil pressure indicator turns off the buzzer sounds when the engine and the buzzer sounds when the oil cooling circuit is faulty.

  • Page 39: Power Trim/Tilt Switch

    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/ remote control lever to adjust the TILT SWITCH outboard motor trim angle of – 4° to REMOTE POWER TRIM/ 16°...

  • Page 40: Ptt Switch Panel

    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 POWER...

  • Page 41: Trim Meter (Optional Equipment)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Trim Meter Power Tilt Switch (optional equipment) (outboard motor pan) 68° 12° 0° TILT ANGLE – 4° 16° 0° (VERTICAL LINE) TRIM ANGLE POWER TILT SWITCH TRIM METER (when transom angle is 12°) The trim meter has a range of – 4° to The power tilt switch located on the Power Tilt 16°...

  • Page 42: Trl (Trolling) Control Switch

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES TRL (Trolling) Control Switch The engine speed can be adjusted If the power trim/tilt switch will not with the trolling control switch when tilt the outboard motor, the outboard in trolling mode. motor can be manually tilted up or down by opening the manual relief If you press and hold the TRL control valve.

  • Page 43: Emergency Stop Switch

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Emergency Stop Switch (R1 type) Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard/ 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 44: Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (Optional Equipment)

    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 lanyard is not set, the boat might is available from your outboard motor run out of control when the dealer.

  • Page 45: Tilt Lock Lever

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Tilt Lock Lever Trim Tab Anodes TIGHTENING BOLT FREE LOCK TRIM TAB ANODE ANODE TILT LOCK LEVER (each side) (stern bracket) If the steering wheel is pulled to the The anodes are a sacrificial material Use the tilt lock lever to raise the side while running at full speed, which helps to protect the outboard outboard motor and lock it in the...

  • Page 46: Cooling Water Check Hole

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Cooling Water Check Hole Cooling Water Intake Port Engine Cover Latches Front COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE (each side) ENGINE COVER LATCH Side The engine cooling water is drawn The cooling water is checked here to into the engine through this port.

  • Page 47: Tachometer (Optional Equipment)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Tachometer NMEA Interface Coupler Operating Hour Notification System (optional equipment) The NMEA2000 interface coupler can provide information regarding This outboard motor engine counts the engine speed, fuel consumption, and number of operating hours since the last various warnings to an existing periodic maintenance.
  • Page 48 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 ignition switch ON. The buzzer will sound once. 4. Pressing the emergency stop switch Every 100 hours 5 times within 20 seconds.

  • Page 49: How To Reset The Hour Counter

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES NMEA2000-compatible display: When the periodic maintenance is The buzzer will sound once indicating the hour counter is reset. • Follow instructions for the display. conducted before “Periodic • If the display allows selection of Maintenance” is indicated, reset the notification to be preset, select hour counter.

  • Page 50: Installation

    Select the boat suitable for the engine power. 508 mm (20.0 in) Engine power: 635 mm (25.0 in) BF115J: 84.6 kW (115 PS) BF135D: 99.3 kW (135 PS) Select the outboard motor which is BF150D: 110.3 kW (150 PS) correct for the boat transom height of your boat.

  • Page 51: Location

    INSTALLATION Location Installation Height • The water level must be at least TRANSOM 100 mm (4 in) above the HEIGHT anticavitation plate, otherwise the water pump may not receive sufficient cooling water, and the 0 – 25 mm engine will overheat. (0 –...

  • Page 52: Outboard Motor Installation

    INSTALLATION Outboard Motor Installation ENGINE Standard torque: WASHER (4) HANGERS 55 N·m (5.6 kgf·m, 41 lbf·ft) WASHER (8) BOLT (4) The standard torque is given just as a guideline. Torque of the nut can be different according to the material of the boat.

  • Page 53: Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising)

    INSTALLATION Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising) CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘SQUAT’’ 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 54: Battery Connections

    INSTALLATION Battery Connections • POISON: Electrolyte is poison. WARNING Use a battery which has CCA ANTIDOTE: (COLD CRANKING AMPERES) Batteries produce explosive ─ External: Flush thoroughly 622A at – 18°C (0°F) and a reserve gases: If ignited, an explosion with water. capacity 229 minutes (12V-64Ah/ can cause serious injury or ─...
  • Page 55 INSTALLATION • Battery cable extension: (+) TERMINAL Extending the original battery (–) TERMINAL • Be sure to connect the (+) side cable will cause the battery battery cable first. When voltage to drop due to the disconnecting the cables, increased length of the cable and disconnect the (–) side first then number of connections.

  • Page 56: Remote Control Installation (Optional Equipment)

    INSTALLATION Remote Control Installation (optional equipment) Improperly installed steering system, remote control box, and remote control cable, or installing those of the different types could cause unpredictable accident. Consult an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer for proper installation. The control box is available in types as shown.
  • Page 57 INSTALLATION DBW type: REMOTE CONTROL BOX KEY SWITCH PANEL START/STOP SWITCH PANEL ALL ENGINE START NORMAL KEY WITH FOR MULTIPLE START/STOP SWITCH TYPE OUTBOARD MOTORS FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX SINGLE TYPE/ (FOR SINGLE NORMAL KEY WITHOUT OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD START/STOP SWITCH TYPE...
  • Page 58 INSTALLATION Mechanical wire type: TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX AND SWITCH PANEL SIDE-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX (FOR SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX AND SWITCH PANELS AND SWITCH PANEL (FOR DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE)

  • Page 59: Remote Control Box Location

    INSTALLATION <Remote Control Box Location> <Remote Control Cable Length> (Mechanical wire type) REMOTE Do not bend the remote control CONTROL cable as sharp as its route diameter REMOTE LEVER CONTROL is 300 mm (11.8 in) or less, or it CABLE REMOTE affects the service life of the cable (Mechanical...

  • Page 60: Propeller Selection

    Fuel Line Connection Select the adequate propeller so that Connect the fuel line to the tank and the engine speed at full throttle is the outboard motor. Follow the boat BF115J: 4,500 min (rpm) to 6,000 manufacturer’s instructions. (rpm). BF135D/150D: 5,000 WARNING...

  • Page 61: Pre-Operation Checks

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS BF115J/135D/150D is 4-stroke, Engine Cover Removal/Installation <Installation> water cooled outboard motor which Front COVER LOCKS COVER SIDE uses unleaded regular gasoline for fuel. It also requires the engine oil. Check the following before operating the outboard motor.

  • Page 62: Engine Oil

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Engine Oil Front WARNING Do not operate the outboard • Engine oil is a major factor motor without the engine cover. affecting engine performance Exposed moving parts can cause and service life. Nondetergent injury. and low quality oils are not recommended, because they have inadequate lubricating properties.
  • Page 63 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS SAE 10W-30 is recommended for Check the engine oil level with the OIL FILLER CAP general use. engine stopped and the outboard motor in the vertical position. 1. Unlock and remove the engine cover (see page 60). 2. Remove the oil level dipstick by pulling it.

  • Page 64: Fuel

    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. Do not fill the fuel tank change the engine oil.

  • Page 65: Gasoline Containing Alcohol

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKS GASOLINE CONTAINING WARNING ALCOHOL • Fuel system damage or engine Gasoline is extremely flammable performance problems resulting If you decide to use a gasoline and is explosive under certain from the use of gasoline that containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure conditions.

  • Page 66: Propeller And Cotter Pin Inspection

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Propeller and Cotter Pin Inspection COTTER PIN WARNING The propeller blades are thin and CASTLE NUT sharp. Careless handling of the propeller can result in injury. When checking the propeller: • Remove the emergency stop switch clip to prevent an accidental start of the engine.

  • Page 67: Remote Control Lever Friction

    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 decrease To decrease FRICTION friction friction ADJUSTER BOLT CONTROL LEVER To increase FRICTION ADJUSTER BOLT friction Check whether the remote control lever moves smoothly.

  • Page 68: Fuel Filter With Water Separator

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Fuel Filter with Water Separator (R1 type) (R2 type) CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTER To increase friction To decrease friction FUEL FILTER with WATER SEPARATOR To decrease friction CONTROL LEVER The fuel filter with water separator is To increase FRICTION ADJUSTER friction located below the intake manifold.

  • Page 69: Battery

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Battery • Keep flames and sparks away, Power Harness Fuse : 40 A and do not smoke in the area. (with a spare fuse) 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 70: Other Checks

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Other Checks (5) TOOL KIT (page 120) Check the following items: The anode (sacrificed metal) helps to Parts/materials which should be protect the outboard motor from (1) The fuel hose for kinking, installed on board: corrosion damage; it must be exposed collapsing or a loose connection.

  • Page 71: Starting The Engine

    7. STARTING THE ENGINE Starting the Engine WARNING (D1, D2 types) • Make sure the battery switch is Be careful not to spill any fuel. ON before turning ON the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH Spilled fuel vapor may ignite. If ignition switch or power switch. any fuel is spilled, make sure the If the battery switch is OFF while area is dry before starting the...
  • Page 72 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 73 STARTING THE ENGINE (Normal Key with START/STOP switch type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL POWER SWITCH LEVER 3. Insert the key to the power switch REMOTE and turn it to the ON position. CONTROL 4. Push the start/stop switch. LEVER START/STOP (D1 type)
  • Page 74 STARTING THE ENGINE 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 cooling water intake port is 4.
  • Page 75 STARTING THE ENGINE 6. Check to see if the oil pressure ENGINE OIL PRESSURE indicator turns ON. INDICATOR If the engine is not properly warmed-up before raising the If it does not turn on, stop the engine engine speed, the warning buzzer and perform the following and overheat indicator may inspections.

  • Page 76: (R1 Type)

    STARTING THE ENGINE (R1 type) 1. Insert the emergency stop switch clip at one end of the emergency The engine will not start unless the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH stop switch lanyard into the emergency stop switch clip is engaged emergency stop switch. Attach the with the emergency stop switch.
  • Page 77 STARTING THE ENGINE • The starter motor consumes a large amount of current. Do not ON START therefore run it continuously for NEUTRAL 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 again.
  • Page 78 STARTING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE COOLING WATER INDICATOR LIGHT CHECK HOLE If water does not flow out, or if steam comes out, stop the engine. Check to see if the screen in the cooling water intake port is obstructed and remove foreign NORMAL: ON materials if necessary.

  • Page 79: (R2, R3 Types)

    STARTING THE ENGINE When the boat is mounted with the • If the engine is not properly To prevent damage to the outboard two outboard motors, perform the warmed-up before raising the from overheating, never run the following on the right and left engine speed, the warning buzzer engine with the propeller out of water.
  • Page 80 STARTING THE ENGINE The engine does not start unless the NEUTRAL NEUTRAL emergency stop switch clip is set on the emergency stop switch. NEUTRAL SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP NEUTRAL (optional equipment) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER (R2 type) (R3 type) A spare emergency stop switch clip 2.
  • Page 81 STARTING THE ENGINE COOLING WATER START • When the boat is mounted with the CHECK HOLE IGNITION two outboard motors, perform the SWITCH KEY above procedure on the right and left outboard motors respectively. • The “Neutral Starting System” prevents the engine from being started unless the control lever is START set in the N (neutral) position even...
  • Page 82 STARTING THE ENGINE 5. Check to see if the oil pressure ENGINE OIL PRESSURE indicator turns ON. INDICATOR If water does not flow out, or if steam comes out, stop the engine. If it does not turn on, stop the engine Check to see if the screen in the and perform the following cooling water intake port is...

  • Page 83: Station Select Mode

    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. • The cooling system may freeze in areas where the temperature [-] SWITCH reaches 0°C (32°F) or below.

  • Page 84: Operation

    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 85: Gear Shifting (D1 Type)

    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 86: Gear Shifting (D2 Type)

    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 87: Gear Shifting

    OPERATION Gear Shifting (R1 type) REMOTE CONTROL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL FORWARD LEVER REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM OPENING OPENING REVERSE Pull up NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER While pulling the neutral release The remote control lever will not CAUTION lever, move the remote control lever move unless the neutral release lever approximately 32°...

  • Page 88: (R2 Type)

    OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (R2 type) FORWARD REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER Pull up REMOTE CONTROL REVERSE LEVER approximately 35° toward the The remote control lever will not CAUTION FORWARD or REVERSE position to move unless the neutral release lever engage the desired gear.

  • Page 89: (R3 Type)

    OPERATION NEUTRAL Gear Shifting FORWARD (R3 type) REVERSE DUAL TYPE SINGLE TYPE FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE NEUTRAL CONTROL LEVER REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS When the boat is mounted with the Moving the remote control lever(s) CAUTION two outboard motors, hold the remote further from approximately 35°...

  • Page 90: Cruising

    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 91 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 92 OPERATION NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL FORWARD FORWARD REVERSE REVERSE FORWARD REVERSE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REVERSE FORWARD REVERSE FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL REMOTE LEVER LEVER CONTROL FORWARD FORWARD LEVER FORWARD FORWARD FORWARD 2. Move the control lever from R1 type: R2, R3 types: NEUTRAL toward FORWARD Moving about 32°...

  • Page 93: Trl (Trolling) Control Switch (Mechanical Wire Type)

    OPERATION TRL (Trolling) Control Switch (Mechanical wire type) • When cruising at full throttle, note that the engine speed must be in the range BF115J: between 4,500 (rpm) and 6,000 min (rpm), BF135D/150D: between 5,000 (rpm) and 6,000 min (rpm).

  • Page 94: Trolling Mode (Dbw Type)

    OPERATION A long buzz sounds once. Trolling Mode [-] Switch: Reduce engine speed (DBW type) [+] Switch: Increase engine speed When the mode is changed to trolling After the engine has warmed up, mode, the engine speed is 650 min keeping [+] switch pushed when (rpm).

  • Page 95: One-Lever Mode

    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 96: Trimming The Outboard Motor

    OPERATION (D2 type) Trimming the Outboard Motor (D1 type) 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 Press DN to Press DN to lower bow. 68°...
  • Page 97 OPERATION (R1 type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (R3 type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH PTT SWITCH PANEL SINGLE DUAL TYPE Press UP to TYPE Press UP to raise bow. raise bow. Press UP to REMOTE raise bow CONTROL LEVER Press DN to REMOTE Press DN to Press DN to lower bow.
  • Page 98 OPERATION WARNING OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW TRIMMED TOO HIGH When the boat is mounted with the two outboard motors, adjust with the switch on the control lever side. Adjustment with the switch on the console side will impair the balance between the right and left outboard motors, OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED CORRECTLY...

  • Page 99: Trim Meter (Optional Equipment)

    OPERATION Trim Meter BOW TOO LOW DUE TO BOW TOO HIGH DUE TO (optional equipment) 1. LOAD IN THE FRONT 1. LOAD IN THE REAR 2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED The trim meter indicates the trim 2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW TOO HIGH angle of the outboard motor.

  • Page 100: Tilting The Outboard Motor

    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 you mount the dual type outboard TRIM/TILT...
  • Page 101 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 trim/tilt angle of all outboard motors is adjusted at the same time by using the power trim/tilt switch on the...

  • Page 102: Moorage

    OPERATION 4. To tilt down, raise the outboard Moorage TILT LOCK LEVER motor as far as it goes using the FREE power trim/tilt switch, move the tilt lock lever to the FREE position, and lower the outboard motor to the designated position. LOCK TRIM ROD STERN BRACKET...

  • Page 103: Power Tilt Switch (Outboard Motor Pan)

    OPERATION Power Tilt Switch (R3 type) DUAL TYPE (outboard motor pan) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TILT SWITCH (RIGHT) (LEFT) When you are away from the power When the boat is mounted with the trim/tilt switch on the control lever two outboard motors, tilt up the right side, you can operate the power tilt and left outboard motors one by one switch on the outboard motor side.

  • Page 104: Manual Relief Valve

    OPERATION Manual Relief Valve After tilting up/down manually, close the manual relief valve to lock the MANUAL RELIEF VALVE outboard motor in the position. 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...

  • Page 105: Trim Tab Adjustment

    OPERATION Trim Tab Adjustment TIGHTENING BOLT RIGHT LEFT 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 106: Engine Protection System

    OPERATION Engine Protection System OIL PRESSURE PGM-FI <Engine Oil Pressure, Overheat, INDICATOR INDICATOR OIL PRESSURE Water Contamination, PGM-FI (RED) (RED) INDICATOR INDICATOR and ACG Warning Systems> (GREEN) (RED) OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR INDICATOR (RED) (GREEN) BUZZER OVERHEAT INDICATOR INDICATOR (RED) (RED) (optional equipment: Display assy) OVERHEAT PGM-FI...
  • Page 107 OPERATION (RI, R2, R3 types) System INDICATOR LIGHTS BUZZER Oil pressure Overheat PGM-FI CORRESPONDING Symptom (Green) (Red) (Red) (Red) SYSTEM With the engine key turned on: At starting ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) ON (2 times) During operation Low oil pressure ON (continuously)
  • Page 108 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) Warning level 2...
  • Page 109 OPERATION When the oil pressure warning system is activated: COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE If the engine is turned off after 1. Stop the engine immediately and running at full throttle, the engine check the engine oil level (see temperature may rise above page 61).
  • Page 110 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 68). If the battery is OK, consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor WATER SEPARATOR dealer.

  • Page 111: Over-Rev Limiter

    OPERATION <Over-rev Limiter> <Anodes> <Power Reduction> This outboard motor is equipped with an engine over-rev limiter which activates when the engine speed increases excessively. The over-rev limiter can be activated while Power reduction cruising, tilting up the outboard This outboard motor is equipped with motor, or when ventilation occurs the power reduction system which during a sharp turn.

  • Page 112: Shallow Water Operation

    OPERATION Shallow Water Operation Multiple Outboard Motors On boats equipped with more than one outboard motor, all motors Excessive trim/tilt angle during 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 113: Stopping The Engine

    9. STOPPING THE ENGINE If the emergency stop switch is (R1 type) activated, the emergency stop switch EMERGENCY STOP • After stopping the engine, be SWITCH LANYARD clip must be reinserted before the sure to turn OFF the ignition engine can be restarted. switch or power switch before turning OFF the battery switch.
  • Page 114 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 115: (D1, D2 Without Start/Stop Switch Type)

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Normal Engine Stop (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL (R1, R2, R3 types) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE NEUTRAL REMOTE (R1 type) (R3 type) CONTROL CONTROL NEUTRAL LEVER (D1 type) LEVER NEUTRAL NEUTRAL 1. Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL position.
  • Page 116 STOPPING THE ENGINE IGNITION SWITCH KEY EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH (D1, D2 without START/STOP IGNITION Switch types) SWITCH KEY (R1 type) (R2, R3 types) 2. Turn the ignition switch key to the OFF position to stop the engine. In the event that the engine does not stop when the ignition switch key is turned to OFF, push the emergency stop switch to stop the engine.

  • Page 117: Transporting

    10. TRANSPORTING Fuel Line Disconnection Transporting HOIST Before transporting the outboard ENGINE HANGERS HOOKS motor, disconnect and remove the fuel line. WARNING 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.

  • Page 118: Trailering

    TRANSPORTING Trailering 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 running position.

  • Page 119: Cleaning And Flushing

    11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING After each use in salt water or dirty water, thoroughly clean and flush the FLUSH PLUG WATER HOSE outboard motor with fresh water. CONNECTOR Do not apply water or corrosion inhibitor directly to the electrical components under the engine cover, such as the AC generator, LAF sensor, or the AC generator belt.

  • Page 120: Maintenance

    12. MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance and adjustment are important to keep the outboard • If the engine must be run, make motor in the best operating condition. sure there is water at least 100 Service and inspect according to the mm (4 in) above the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

  • Page 121: Tool Kit And Owner's Manual

    MAINTENANCE Tool Kit and Owner’s Manual OWNER’S MANUAL (Tool kit does not come with Counter Rotation Types) TOOL BAG PHILLIPS/FLAT SPARK PLUG The following tools and owner’s SCREWDRIVER WRENCH manual are supplied with the outboard motor for maintenance, adjustment, and emergency repairs. 6 mm HEX.

  • Page 122: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD First Every 6 Every Every 2 (3) Perform at every indicated Refer to Each use After use month or months or year or years or month or operating hour interval, page whichever comes first. 20 hrs.
  • Page 123 MAINTENANCE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD First Every 6 Every Every 2 (3) Perform at every indicated Refer to Each use After use month or months or year or years or month or operating hour interval, page 20 hrs. 100 hrs. 200 hrs. 400 hrs.

  • Page 124: Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Engine Oil Replacement SEALING WASHER OIL DRAIN Insufficient or contaminated engine (Replace) 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 125: Spark Plugs

    MAINTENANCE Spark Plugs OIL FILLER CAP To ensure proper engine operation, OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. UPPER LEVEL CAUTION MARK The spark plug becomes very hot during operation and will remain LOWER LEVEL hot for a while after stopping the...
  • Page 126 MAINTENANCE <Standard Spark Plug> <Inspection and Replacement> SPARK PLUG COVER Check-clean/Replace interval: 1. Disconnect the battery negative (–) Every 100 operating hours or 6 terminal. months. 2. Unlock and remove the engine Recommended spark plug: cover (see page 60). ZFR6K-11 (NGK) KJ20DR-M11 (DENSO) Use only the recommended spark plugs or equivalent.
  • Page 127 MAINTENANCE IGNITION COIL New plug Plug needing replacement BOLT 8. Inspect the spark plugs. (1) If the electrodes are heavily corroded or carbon-soiled, 19 mm EYE SPARK PLUG WIRE CONNECTOR clean with a wire brush. WRENCH WRENCH (2) Replace a spark plug if the central electrode is worn.
  • Page 128 MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG TORQUE: 15. Reinstall the covers. When SIDE ELECTRODE 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m , 13 lbf·ft) reinstalling the covers, make sure not to jam the wire harnesses in – 1.1 mm between the covers and engine – (0.039 0.043 in) If installing new spark plugs, tighten case.
  • Page 129 MAINTENANCE <Optional Parts: Iridium Spark These spark plugs have an iridium Plug> coated center electrode. Be sure to observe the following when servicing Check-clean/Replace interval: iridium spark plugs. Every 200 operating hours or every • Do not clean the spark plugs. If an year.

  • Page 130: Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE Lubrication Wipe the outside of the engine with a THROTTLE LINK/PIVOT/ cloth dipped in clean oil. Apply PLATE THROTTLE ROD/LINK marine anticorrosion grease to the (MECHANICAL WIRE TYPE) (MECHANICAL WIRE TYPE) following parts: TILT BRACKET Lubrication interval: 20 hours or a month after the date of purchase for initial lubrication, then every 100 hours or 6 months.
  • Page 131 MAINTENANCE SHIFT PIVOT/BRACKET/SHIFT ARM/ CLICK ARM ROLLER (DBW TYPE) TILT LOCK LEVER THROTTLE ARM/SHIFT ARM/PIVOT PLATE/NEUTRAL SWITCH/CLICK ARM ROLLER (MECHANICAL WIRE TYPE) TILT SHAFT THREAD SWIVEL SHAFT LOWER CYLINDER UPPER CYLINDER PIN/ BUSH/COLLAR BUSH...

  • Page 132: Fuel Filter With Water Separator

    MAINTENANCE Fuel Filter with Water Separator Inspection interval: WARNING Every 100 operating hours or 6 months. Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, Replacement interval: causing serious injury or death. Every 400 operating hours or 2 years Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area.
  • Page 133 MAINTENANCE <Inspection> If a water is remained in the fuel filter with water separator, refer to page 133 to remove the strainer cup and empty the water from the inside of the cup. FUEL FILTER with WATER SEPARATOR 1. Remove the engine cover (see page 60).
  • Page 134 MAINTENANCE WATER SEPARATOR CUP FUEL HOSES HOSE CLIPS O-RING (Replace) WATER SEPARATOR 2 PIN COUPLER (BLUE) 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 135: Emission Control System

    MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM SCREW If the buzzer sounds, water or The combustion process produces sediment accumulation is found to be carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. caused by excessive water or Control of hydrocarbons is very sediment accumulated in the fuel important because under certain filter, inspect the fuel tank.

  • Page 136: Battery

    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 not be applicable to the battery of...
  • Page 137 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 138: Fuse

    MAINTENANCE Fuse 3 A FUSE RELAYS (Do not remove the relays) SPARE FUSES (3A, 7,5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 30 A) JUNCTION FUSE PULLER BOX LID BLOWN FUSE If the fuse blows, running the engine will not charge the battery. Before replacing the fuse, check the current ratings of the electrical accessories and ensure that there are no...

  • Page 139: Main Fuse

    MAINTENANCE Mechanical wire type If the fuse is blown, check the Fuse No. Rating Component(s) or Circuit(s) Protected cause, then replace the fuse with a 100 A ACG, Battery spare fuse of the same rated 30 A STARTER SOLENOID, AND RELAYS IN JUNCTION BOX capacity.

  • Page 140: Fuse

    MAINTENANCE 3 A Fuse ACG Fuse 3. Remove the junction box lid (see page 137). 4. Remove the old fuse by removing two 5 mm screws. 3 A FUSE 5. Install a new fuse with “100A”. 6. Reinstall the junction box lid, and the engine cover.

  • Page 141: Propeller

    MAINTENANCE 3. Tighten the castle nut with your Propeller hand first until the propeller has no play. Then, tighten the castle nut again with a tool until the groove in the castle nut aligns with the cotter PROPELLER pin hole. (Note that this tool is not included in the tools that come together with the outboard motor.) CASTLE NUT...

  • Page 142: Inspect After Operating

    MAINTENANCE Inspect After Operating Submerged Outboard Motor 3. Change the engine oil (see page 123). If there was water in the 1. Stop the engine and remove the A submerged outboard motor must be engine crankcase, or if the used engine cover (see page 60).
  • Page 143 MAINTENANCE 5. Pour a teaspoon of engine oil into 6. Install the engine cover and lock 8. As soon as possible, take the each spark plug hole to lubricate the latch securely (see page 60). outboard motor to a Honda the inside of the cylinders.

  • Page 144: Storage

    13. STORAGE For longer service life of the outboard • To slow deterioration, keep Vapor Separator Draining motor, have your outboard motor gasoline in a certified fuel WARNING serviced by an authorized Honda container. outboard motor dealer before storage. • If long storage (more than 30 days) Gasoline is extremely flammable, However, the following procedures is foreseen, drain fuel tank and...

  • Page 145: Engine Oil

    STORAGE 5. Tilt up the outboard motor. Engine Oil VAPOR SEPARATOR 1. Change the engine oil (see page CLAMP DRAIN SCREW 6. When the gasoline starts to flow 123). out of the drain tube, tilt up the outboard motor and hold it in the 2.

  • Page 146: Battery Storage

    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 147: Outboard Motor Position

    STORAGE Outboard Motor Position UPPER LEVEL (Port side turned down as shown.) LOWER LEVEL OUTBOARD MOTOR STAND Horizontal transport or storage: Transport and store the outboard 3. Fill the battery with distilled water Rest the outboard motor on a cushion motor either vertically or to the upper level line.

  • Page 148: Disposal

    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 149: Troubleshooting

    15. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING SYSTEM COMES ON SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Overheat warning system comes on: Cooling water intake port clogged. Clean the cooling water intake port. • Overheat indicator comes on. Spark plug has improper heat range. Replace the spark plug •...
  • Page 150 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Water separator warning system comes on: Water is accumulated in the water Clean the water separator (see page • Water separator warning buzzer sounds. separator. 131). Check the fuel tank and fuel line for water accumulation. If the buzzer sounds again, consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer.

  • Page 151: Emergency Gear Shifting (For Dbw Type)

    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 22-23). 2.

  • Page 152: Specifications

    16. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BF115J Oil capacity Engine: Without oil filter replacement: 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt) Description Code BBWJ With oil filter replacement: Type 6.7 L (7.1 US qt, 5.9 Imp qt) Gear case: 0.98 L (1.04 US qt, 0.86 Imp qt) Overall length 913 mm (35.9 in)
  • Page 153 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BF135D Oil capacity Engine: Without oil filter replacement: 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt) Description Code BBVJ With oil filter replacement: Type LCR LCD XCR XCD 6.7 L (7.1 US qt, 5.9 Imp qt) Gear case: 0.98 L (1.04 US qt, 0.86 Imp qt) Overall length 913 mm (35.9 in) D.C.
  • Page 154 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BF150D Oil capacity Engine: Without oil filter replacement: 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt) Description Code BBTJ With oil filter replacement: Type LCR LCD XCR XCD 6.7 L (7.1 US qt, 5.9 Imp qt) Gear case: 0.98 L (1.04 US qt, 0.86 Imp qt) Overall length 913 mm (35.9 in) D.C.
  • Page 155 SPECIFICATIONS Noise and Vibration MODEL BF115J BF135D BF150D CONTROL SYSTEM R (Remote control) R (Remote control) R (Remote control) Sound pressure level at operator’s ears 80 dB (A) 80 dB (A) 82 dB (A) (2006/42/EC, ICOMIA 39-94) Uncertainty 3 dB (A)

  • Page 156: Major Honda Distributor Addresses

    DENMARK GERMANY JV ‘‘Scanlink’’ Ltd. Fred Bobek d.o.o. TIMA A/S Honda Deutschland Niederlassung der Honda Motor Montazhnikov lane 4th, 5-16 HONDA MARINE Ryttermarken 10 Europe Ltd. Minsk 220019 Put Gaćeleza 5b DK-3520 Farum Republic of Belarus HR 22211 Vodice Tel.: +45 36 34 25 50 Hanauer Landstraße 222-224...
  • Page 157 NORTH MACEDONIA POLAND SERBIA & MONTENEGRO Two Wheels ltd Fred Bobek d.o.o. Aries Power Equipment M50 Business Park, Ballymount HONDA MARINE Puławska 467 Fred Bobek d.o.o. Dublin 12 Put Gaćeleza 5b 02-844 Warszawa HONDA MARINE Tel.: +353 1 4381900 HR 22211 Vodice Tel.: +48 (22) 861 43 01...
  • Page 158 Fax: +46 (0)40 600 23 19 http://www.honda.se hpesinfo@honda-eu.com SLOVENIA SWITZERLAND UNITED KINGDOM Fred Bobek d.o.o. Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Honda Motor Europe Ltd HONDA MARINE Succursale de Satigny/Genève Cain Road Put Gaćeleza 5b Bracknell Rue de la Bergère 5 HR 22211 Vodice Berkshire 1242 Satigny Tel.: 00385 22 444336...

  • Page 159: Declaration Of Conformity'' Content Outline

    18. ‘‘UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY’’ CONTENT OUTLINE UK-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS SI 2008 No. 1597 ; SI 2016 No. 1091 REFERENCE TO DESIGNATED STANDARDS: EN 61000-6-1: 2007, EN 55012:2007+A1:2009 Honda Motor Europe Ltd Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1HL, United Kingdom...

  • Page 160: Ec Declaration Of Conformity'' Content Outline

    19. ‘‘EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY’’ CONTENT OUTLINE EN 61000-6-1: 2007, EN 55012:2007+A1:2009 Honda Motor Europe Ltd – Aalst Office Wijngaardveld 1 (Noord V) 9300 Aalst - Belgium...
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  • Page 165: Index

    20. INDEX Cruising......... 89 Overheat Warning System .. 105 Over-rev Limiter ....111 ACG Fuse PGM-FI Warning System ... 105 Replacement ......139 Disposal ........147 Water Contamination Warning ACG Indicator/Buzzer System......105 Function........36 Serial Number ......4 Operation .........105 ‘‘EC DECLARATION OF Anode CONFORMITY’’...
  • Page 166 INDEX NMEA Interface Coupler....46 Operation........89 Pre-operation Checks ....60 Honda Smart Key ......29 Battery........68 Oil Pressure Indicator/Buzzer Engine Oil ......... 61 Function ........36 Fuel ........... 63 Ignition Switch ......28 Operation ........ 105 Other Checks......69 Inspect After Operating ....141 Operating Hour Notification Spare Parts ......
  • Page 167 INDEX Lever Friction Adjustment....66 Tachometer ........46 Vapor Separator Draining ... 143 Function..22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Tilt Lock Lever ......44 Types ...........3 Tilting the Outboard Motor Remote Control Type......99 Water Separator Tool Kit and Owner’s Manual ..120 Inspection ........
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