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BF350A
Includes US and Canadian Models
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  • Page 1 Owner`s Manual BF350A Includes US and Canadian Models © 2023 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Keep this Owner’s Manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This Owner’s Manual is considered a permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with the outboard motor if resold.
  • Page 3 Marine dealer is specially trained motor and to operate it safely. in servicing Honda outboard This manual contains information motors. Your Honda Marine on how to do that; please read it dealer is dedicated to your carefully. satisfaction and will be pleased to...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY These signal words mean: Your safety and the safety of others are very You WILL be KILLED or important. And using this outboard motor safely is SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t an important responsibility. follow instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY ..........7 Multi-function Display IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ......7 (optional equipment) ..........19 Operator Responsibility ..........7 CONTROLS .................20 Refuel With Care ............8 Ignition Switch Carbon Monoxide Hazard .......... 8 (without START/STOP switch) .........20 SAFETY LABEL LOCATION ..........9 Power Switch (with START/STOP switch) ... 20 US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands Types ..9 Honda Smart Key (optional equipment) ....
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Operating Hour Notification System ....43 FUEL PRIMING ..............56 INDICATORS ..............46 INFREQUENT OR OCCASIONAL USE ....... 57 Alternator (ACG) Indicator ........46 STARTING THE ENGINE ..........57 Malfunction Indicator ..........46 Active Mode ..............61 Oil Pressure Warning Indicator ......47 STOPPING THE ENGINE ..........
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Manual Relief Valve ............83 FUEL FILTER WITH WATER SEPARATOR MULTIPLE OUTBOARD MOTORS ......84 (LOW PRESSURE SIDE) INSPECTION AND SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ......85 REPLACEMENT ............... 106 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE ....85 Inspection ..............107 MAINTENANCE SAFETY ..........86 Replacement ...............109 Safety Precautions ............86 ANODE INSPECTTION ..........111...
  • Page 8 CONTENTS TRANSPORTING ..............123 BATTERY ................140 WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLED ON Minimum Requirements ........140 BOAT .................. 123 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED FROM INFORMATION ...............141 BOAT .................. 123 STAR LABEL ..............144 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ..124 US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands .....144 ELECTRIC STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE .....

  • Page 9: Outboard Motor Safety

    INFORMATION • It is the operator’s to boating and the use of responsibility to provide the Honda BF350A outboard motor is outboard motors. necessary safeguards to designed for use with boats that • Be sure that anyone who protect people and property.

  • Page 10: Refuel With Care

    OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY Refuel With Care Carbon Monoxide Hazard WARNING • Gasoline is extremely Exhaust contains poisonous flammable, and gasoline carbon monoxide, a colorless, Running the engine of your vapor can explode. Refuel odorless gas. Breathing carbon outboard while in an enclosed outdoors, in a well-ventilated monoxide can cause loss of or partially enclosed area can...

  • Page 11: Safety Label Location

    The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully. These labels are considered permanent parts of your outboard motor. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda Marine dealer for a replacement.

  • Page 12: Canadian Types

    The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully. These labels are considered permanent parts of your outboard motor. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda Marine dealer for a replacement.

  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES Model BF350A Type XD□ UD□ XCD□ UCD□ 25.1 in (638 mm) ● ● Transom Height 30.1 in (765 mm) ● ● Standard Rotating Propeller Shaft ● ● Counter-Rotating Propeller Shaft ● ●...

  • Page 14: How To Determine Which Direction The Propeller Shaft Rotates

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES HOW TO DETERMINE WHICH DIRECTION THE PROPELLER SHAFT ROTATES The direction the propeller shaft rotates can be determined based on whether or not the propeller shaft holder has a groove. With groove: Counter-rotating ● Without groove: Standard rotating ●...

  • Page 15: Component And Control Locations

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS Outboard Motor ENGINE COVER ENGINE COVER LATCH POWER TILT SWITCH TILT LOCK LEVER IDLE PORT FLUSH PLUG CONNECTOR STERN BRACKET ANODE ANODE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT ANTIVENTILATION PLATE EXHAUST PORT/WATER OUTLET PORT PROPELLER (sold separately)
  • Page 16 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGINE COVER LATCH ENGINE COVER LATCH TILT LOCK LEVER COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR STERN BRACKET ENGINE OIL DRAIN BOLT MANUAL RELIEF VALVE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT ANODE ANODE...
  • Page 17 CONTROLS AND FEATURES OIL FILLER CAP SPARK PLUGS SPARK PLUGS (under coil) (under coil) JUNCTION BOX (FUSES) OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK NMEA INTERFACE COUPLER FUEL FILTER WITH WATER SEPARATOR (LOW PRESSURE SIDE) * The figure above shows the engine with the front striker cover and the rear striker cover removed.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Box (Optional Equipment)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Box (optional equipment) SINGLE TOP-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL FLUSH-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL POWER TRIM/TILT RELEASE LEVER SWITCH NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE SELECT CONTROL LEVER SWITCHES POWER TRIM/TILT DUAL TOP-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE SELECT...

  • Page 19: Key Switch Panel (Optional Equipment)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Key Switch Panel (optional equipment) Honda Smart Key type (Horizontal type) Normal Key with START/STOP switch type EMERGENCY STOP BUZZER SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP POWER SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD POWER SWITCH Normal Key without START/STOP switch type (Horizontal type) IGNITION SWITCH...

  • Page 20: Start/Stop Switch Panel (Optional Equipment)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES START/STOP Switch Panel (optional PTT Switch Panel (optional equipment) equipment) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHES START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH ALL ENGINE START SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE FOR MULTIPLE OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD MOTORS POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHES START/STOP SWITCHES START/STOP SWITCHES TRIPLE TYPE DUAL TYPE TRIPLE TYPE...

  • Page 21: Function Switch Panel (Optional Equipment)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Function Switch Panel (optional equipment) Multi-function Display (optional equipment) (for FLUSH-MOUNT type) FUNCTION SWITCHES Emergency Stop Switch Panel (optional equipment) EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD...

  • Page 22: Controls

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONTROLS Power Switch (with START/ Turning the ignition switch key to the START position starts the STOP switch) Ignition Switch (without engine. The key automatically (Normal key type) START/STOP switch) returns to the ON position when released from the START position. START The engine will not start unless the gearshift/throttle control...

  • Page 23: Honda Smart Key (Optional Equipment)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Honda Smart Key (optional This remote control is equipped For the Honda Smart Key type, with a start/stop switch. electric power cannot be supplied equipment) to the boat unless the Smart Key Normal Key Type and remote control are properly ON: This position allows the paired (authenticated).

  • Page 24: Start/Stop Switch

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES START/STOP Switch To start the engine, be sure the power switch is in the ON position, and then press the start/stop START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH switch button. For boats with multiple outboard motors and equipped with the ALL ENGINE START/STOP switch, all motors can be started at the same time at the press of one button.

  • Page 25: Emergency Stop Switch Clip And Emergency Stop Switch

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Emergency Stop Switch Clip The emergency stop switch clip must be inserted in the and Emergency Stop Switch emergency stop switch in order EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH for the engine to start and run. The emergency stop switch SPARE SWITCH CLIP lanyard must be attached (optional equipment)

  • Page 26: Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever (Flush-Mount Type)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever (Flush- You can use the gearshift/throttle control lever to shift gear into forward, reverse, or neutral, and to Mount type) adjust the engine speed. It is necessary to pull up the neutral release lever to FORWARD NEUTRAL operate the gearshift/throttle control lever.

  • Page 27: Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever (Top-Mount Type)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever (Top-Mount You can use the gearshift/throttle control lever to shift gear into forward, reverse, or neutral, and to type) adjust the engine speed. SINGLE TYPE NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER FORWARD: FORWARD Moving the lever to the FORWARD position (approximately 20°...
  • Page 28 CONTROLS AND FEATURES You can use the gearshift/throttle control lever to DUAL TYPE shift gear into forward, reverse, or neutral, and to adjust the engine speed. FORWARD FORWARD: NEUTRAL Moving the lever to the FORWARD position (approximately 20° from the NEUTRAL position) REVERSE engages the gear into forward.

  • Page 29: Function Switches (Flush-Mount Type)

    ● operations are not possible. NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER Fast Idle Mode Pull up The BF350A model uses programmed fuel injection, so [-] SWITCH [+] SWITCH this mode will not be needed for starting. Function switches are used for After the engine starts and if the...
  • Page 30 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Trolling Mode Keeping the [-] switch pressed Engine speed adjusting range: when the gearshift/throttle After the engine warms up, when 650 rpm – 1,000 rpm (every 50 control lever is in the NEUTRAL the gearshift/throttle control rpm) position, turn the lever forward.
  • Page 31 CONTROLS AND FEATURES If the engine is not finished ● CAUTION warming up, it cannot go into trolling mode. So, warm up While in trolling mode, be the engine (P. 60). careful when shifting the You can force the release of ●...

  • Page 32: Select Switches (Top-Mount Type)

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Select Switches (Top-Mount type) SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE NEUTRAL INDICATOR NEUTRAL INDICATOR 1 LEVER SWITCH FAST IDLE SWITCH CRUISE/UP SWITCH CRUISE/UP SWITCH TROLL/DN SWITCH ACTIVE/FAST IDLE TROLL/DN SWITCH ACTIVE SWITCH SWITCH TRIM SPT. SWITCH TRIM SPT. SWITCH Select switches are used for operations in the fast idle mode, trolling control mode, one-lever mode, active mode, cruise control mode and trim support mode.
  • Page 33 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Indicators on select switches Indicator Flashing The gearshift/throttle The gearshift/throttle control lever is in the NEUTRAL control lever is in the FORWARD or REVERSE NEUTRAL position position Cruise control mode is CRUISE/UP Cruise control mode is on Cruise control mode is off paused Trolling control mode is...
  • Page 34 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ACTIVE Switch, ACTIVE/FAST FAST IDLE Switch, ACTIVE/FAST The BF350A model uses IDLE Switch IDLE Switch programmed fuel injection, so For multiple station type, use the If you press the FAST IDLE switch this mode will not be needed for...
  • Page 35 CONTROLS AND FEATURES TROLL/DN Switch When fast idle mode is ● DUAL TYPE released, a short buzz sounds After the engine warms up, when NEUTRAL FORWARD twice. the gearshift/throttle control levers are tilted from the SINGLE TYPE NEUTRAL position to the FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE...
  • Page 36 CONTROLS AND FEATURES The engine speed can be If the engine is not finished ● CAUTION adjusted with the CRUISE/UP warming up, it cannot go into switch and TROLL/DN switch trolling mode. So, warm up While in trolling control mode, when in trolling control mode.
  • Page 37 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 LEVER Switch (For multiple CRUISE/UP Switch To release one-lever mode, ● outboard motors type) press and hold the 1 LEVER If you press the CRUISE/UP switch Shifting gear and the engine switch with the gearshift/ during cruising with all the speed adjustment of all the throttle control lever in the gearshift/throttle control levers in...
  • Page 38 CONTROLS AND FEATURES In the cruise control mode, To select whether to adjust The cruise control mode is ● ● pressing the CRUISE/UP switch the engine speed or velocity stopped temporarily if you increases the engine speed or in the cruise control mode, make a turn or turn the boat velocity and pressing the use a multi-function display.
  • Page 39 CONTROLS AND FEATURES TRIM SPT. Switch Operate the gearshift/ If you put the engine speed at ● ● throttle control lever a 3,000 rpm, switch to cruise Pressing the TRIM SPT. switch certain amount from the control mode, and use the changes the mode to the trim position for changing TROLL/DN switch to adjust to...

  • Page 40: Common Controls

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES COMMON CONTROLS To release the trim support ● (Top-mount type) mode, press the TRIM SPT. SINGLE TYPE Power Trim/Tilt Switch switch. GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER When trim support mode is ● (Flush-mount type) released, a short buzz sounds GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE twice.

  • Page 41: Ptt Switch Panel

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES PTT Switch Panel The power trim/tilt switch is For multiple outboard motors, located on the gearshift/throttle the trim/tilt angle of all outboard POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH PANEL control lever. It is a rocker switch motors is adjusted at the same with UP and DN (down) positions DUAL TYPE time by using the power trim/tilt...

  • Page 42: Power Tilt Switch

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Power Tilt Switch Manual Relief Valve This switch is used, while the engine is stopped, to raise the MANUAL RELIEF VALVE outboard motor for mooring, trailering, or maintenance. CAUTION Do not operate the power tilt POWER MANUAL (To hold) (To release) switch on the outboard motor...

  • Page 43: Tilt Lock Lever

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Tilt Lock Lever NOTICE DANGER • If there is not enough Check that nobody is under the clearance between the outboard motor before bottom of the outboard and opening the manual relief valve. the ground, the outboard If the manual relief valve is may strike the ground and loosened (turned...
  • Page 44 When tilted up to 65° The tilt lock levers of the BF350A TILT LOCK LEVER (each side) can lock the outboard motor at two tilt angles of 65° or 55°.

  • Page 45: Engine Cover Latches

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Engine Cover Latches NMEA Interface Coupler Operating Hour Notification System ® The NMEA2000 interface Front coupler connects the outboard This outboard motor engine ® motor to the boat's NMEA2000 counts the number of operating network through an interface hours since the last periodic cable and transmits information maintenance.
  • Page 46 CONTROLS AND FEATURES After periodic maintenance is performed, reset the Periodic maintenance is required when either the hour counter by: operating hours or the time since last maintenance 1. Turn ON the power switch or ignition switch. reaches the prescribed limit. Therefore, periodic (The buzzer will sound twice.) maintenance may be required based on the number 2.
  • Page 47 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Periodic maintenance display Turn on the power supply to When the periodic maintenance ● Notification about periodic the display before turning on is conducted before "Periodic ● maintenance is displayed on the ignition switch of the Maintenance" is indicated, reset the multi-function display outboard motor.

  • Page 48: Indicators

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES INDICATORS Alternator (ACG) Indicator Malfunction Indicator Check the indicators displayed on Multi-function Display Multi-function Display the multi-function display. For information about NMEA2000- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR INDICATOR compatible device displays, refer to the display device's manual. (RED) (RED) The ACG indicator turns on and When the engine control system the buzzer sounds in one-second detects an engine control system...

  • Page 49: Oil Pressure Warning Indicator

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Oil Pressure Warning When the malfunction indicator All models are equipped with a turns on, the buzzer sounds buzzer that sounds continuously Indicator continuously with an intermittent when the oil pressure warning Multi-function Display long sound. indicator comes on. If the malfunction indicator ●...

  • Page 50: Overheat Indicator

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Overheat Indicator Cooling System Indicator All models are equipped with a buzzer that sounds continuously COOLING SYSTEM INDICATOR Multi-function Display when the red overheat indicator light comes on. OVERHEAT INDICATOR Engine overheating may be the result of clogged water intakes. (RED) Water should flow from the When the alert triggers, the...

  • Page 51: Other Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES OTHER FEATURES Rev Limiter The cooling system indicator discharge port can also become The engine is equipped with a rev Water Separator Buzzer plugged. limiter to prevent the possibility If this happens, shut off the WATER SEPARATOR of mechanical damage from engine immediately and inspect excessive engine speed.

  • Page 52: Anodes

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Anodes Fuel Priming Bulb Additional anodes are located inside the engine and should be ANODE (stern bracket) serviced by an authorized Honda Marine servicing dealer according OUTLET END (outboard to the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE motor side) (P.88). NOTICE •...

  • Page 53: Battery Switch Off Notification

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Battery Switch OFF Power Reduction Notification This function alerts the operator that the battery switch is OFF and must be turned to the ON position. If the battery switch is OFF, a buzzer will sound three This outboard motor is equipped times during the following with the power reduction system situations.

  • Page 54: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION ARE YOU READY TO GET Safety IS YOUR OUTBOARD UNDERWAY? MOTOR READY TO GO? Always wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) while on the Your safety is your responsibility. For your safety, and to maximize boat. A little time spent in preparation the service life of your will significantly reduce your risk equipment, it is very important to...

  • Page 55: Safety Inspection

    BEFORE OPERATION Safety Inspection Normal Key without START/ WARNING STOP Switch Type Before each use, look around ● Before beginning your pre- and underneath the engine Failure to properly maintain this operation checks, be sure the for signs of oil or gasoline outboard motor, or failing to IGNITION switch key is in the OFF leaks.

  • Page 56: Maintenance Inspection

    BEFORE OPERATION Check the emergency stop 111) and are not excessively ● switch for proper operation. worn. The anodes help protect Start the engine (P.57). Make the outboard motor from sure the engine stops by corrosion. pulling the emergency stop Make sure the tool kit is ●...

  • Page 57: Operation

    OPERATION SAFE OPERATING BREAK-IN PROCEDURE consciousness and may lead to death. PRECAUTIONS Break-in period: 10 hours To safely realize the full potential Proper break-in operation allows of this outboard motor, you need WARNING the moving parts to wear in a complete understanding of its smoothly for best performance operation and a certain amount Exhaust contains poisonous...

  • Page 58: Fuel Priming

    OPERATION FUEL PRIMING Next 45 minutes: For boats that plane easily, bring Run the engine up to a maximum the boat up on plane, and then of 2,000 - 3,000 rpm, which is reduce the throttle opening to about 10% to 30% of maximum the recommended rpm range.

  • Page 59: Infrequent Or Occasional Use

    OPERATION INFREQUENT OR STARTING THE ENGINE Do not touch the priming bulb while the engine is running or OCCASIONAL USE NOTICE when tilting up the outboard If your outboard motor will be motor. The vapor separator could • Make sure the battery switch used on an infrequent or overflow.
  • Page 60 OPERATION The emergency stop switch EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH Flush-Mount Type clip and emergency stop NEUTRAL switch lanyard system is a safety device that will stop the engine if you fall away from the controls while operating the boat. Always attach the emergency EMERGENCY STOP stop switch lanyard securely SWITCH LANYARD...
  • Page 61 OPERATION (Normal Key without START/ (Normal Key with START/STOP NOTICE STOP Switch Type) Switch Type) • Do not turn the IGNITION Normal Key Type switch key to the START START position while the engine is running. POWER SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH KEY 3.
  • Page 62 OPERATION (Honda Smart Key Type) 5. Before getting underway, NOTICE allow the engine to warm-up Honda Smart Key Type • If the engine is not properly sufficiently to ensure good warmed up before raising performance. the engine speed, the buzzer Above 41°F (5°C), warm-up and overheat indicator may the engine for 2 or 3 minutes.

  • Page 63: Active Mode

    OPERATION Active Mode During the warm-up period, For multiple station type, use the check the oil pressure warning ACTIVE switch or ACTIVE/FAST SINGLE TYPE indicator (P.47), overheat IDLE switch to change the indicator (P.48), and cooling operating remote control (active system indicator (P.48).

  • Page 64: Stopping The Engine

    OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Stopping If the emergency stop switch is activated while the engine is EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP NOTICE running, the engine will shut down abruptly and the boat will • After stopping the engine, quickly decelerate, potentially be sure to turn OFF the causing occupants and objects to ignition switch or power...

  • Page 65: Normal Engine Stopping

    OPERATION Normal Engine Stopping Before leaving the dock, check 1. Move the control lever(s) to the operation of the emergency the NEUTRAL position. Flush-Mount Type stop switch. After cruising at full throttle, NEUTRAL cool down the engine by Turn the ignition switch key to idling for a few minutes the OFF position after verifying before stopping the engine.
  • Page 66 OPERATION (with START/STOP switch) 4. When the boat is not in use, Honda Smart Key Type remove and store the START/STOP SWITCH emergency stop switch clip and lanyard. 2. Push the start/stop switch to POWER SWITCH stop the engine. 3. Turn the power switch to the Normal Key Type right or press the lock button on the Honda Smart Key to...

  • Page 67: Gearshift And Throttle Operation

    OPERATION GEARSHIFT AND THROTTLE (without START/STOP switch) 3. When the boat is not in use, remove and store the ignition OPERATION switch key and the emergency Flush-Mount Type stop switch clip and lanyard. NEUTRAL FORWARD REVERSE IGNITION SWITCH KEY NEUTRAL RELEASE 2.

  • Page 68: Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever Friction

    OPERATION Top-Mount Type Gearshift/Throttle Control To shift gears, move the control lever to select the FORWARD, Lever Friction Single NEUTRAL, or REVERSE gear. Adjust the control lever friction FORWARD NEUTRAL adjuster so the gearshift/throttle The control lever cannot be control lever will hold a constant moved from the NEUTRAL throttle setting while cruising.
  • Page 69 OPERATION Top-Mount Type 1. Remove the cover of the control lever. 2. Loosen the nut. 3. Adjust the lever friction when increasing throttle opening and boat speed by turning the control lever friction adjuster BOLT bolt right or left. 4. Tighten the nut to lock the 2.

  • Page 70: Steering

    OPERATION STEERING 6. Tighten the nut to lock the REMOTE CONTROL COVER lever friction. Steer the boat in the same 7. Reinstall the remote control manner as an automobile. cover. 8. Install and tighten the bolt. Under normal conditions, turning 9.

  • Page 71: Cruising

    OPERATION CRUISING Trim If engine speed becomes unstable at high speed due to Use the power trim/tilt switch to Engine Speed activation of the rev limiter, trim the outboard motor for the reduce speed and check the trim For best fuel economy, limit the best performance and stability.
  • Page 72 OPERATION Top-Mount Type It is necessary to trim the angle of NOTICE the outboard motor to SINGLE TYPE • Excessive trim/tilt angle compensate for changes in boat GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE during operation can cause load, weight distribution, water CONTROL LEVER propeller ventilation, conditions, and propeller overheating, and water selection.
  • Page 73 OPERATION PTT Switch Panel For multiple outboard motors, OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED the trim/tilt angle of all outboard TOO LOW DUAL TYPE motors is adjusted at the same Press UP to raise bow. time by using the power trim/tilt switch on the gearshift/throttle control lever and the trim/tilt angle of each outboard motor is OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED...

  • Page 74: Trim Support Mode

    OPERATION Trim Support Mode Adjusting the trim angle to an BOW TOO LOW DUE TO optimum position automatically 1. LOAD IN THE FRONT POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH during acceleration or cruising 2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED TOO LOW Press UP to improves acceleration raise bow.

  • Page 75: Trolling Mode

    OPERATION TROLLING MODE You can finely adjust the trim If you use the cruise control angle manually while in trim mode while in the trim support support mode. mode, the trim support mode is In the case of a single outboard temporarily stopped.

  • Page 76: Trolling Control Mode

    OPERATION TROLLING CONTROL MODE A long buzz sounds once. After the engine warms up, when When the mode is changed to the gearshift/throttle control trolling mode, the engine speed levers are tilted from the is 650 rpm. NEUTRAL position to the FORWARD or REVERSE side by CRUISE/UP SWITCH You can adjust the engine speed...

  • Page 77: One-Lever Mode

    OPERATION ONE-LEVER MODE (For Continuing to press the switch If you press the 1 LEVER switch will not decrease or increase the when all gearshift/throttle control multiple outboard motors engine speed beyond the lower levers are in the NEUTRAL type) (650 rpm) or higher (1,000 rpm) position, the mode changes to limit.

  • Page 78: Cruise Control Mode

    OPERATION CRUISE CONTROL MODE If you press the CRUISE/UP switch Engine speed adjusting range: during cruising with all the Engine speed at mode change gearshift/throttle control levers in ±500 rpm (in steps of 50 rpm) the FORWARD position, the mode changes to the cruise Velocity adjusting range: CRUISE/UP SWITCH control mode, which lets the boat...

  • Page 79: Shallow Water Operation

    OPERATION SHALLOW WATER Engine stops or engine is ● NOTICE abnormal (overheating, low oil OPERATION • An excessive trim/tilt angle pressure, etc.) When operating in shallow water, during operation can cause If the engine RPM or speed is ● use the power trim/tilt switch (P. propeller ventilation, unstable 70) to tilt the outboard motor so...

  • Page 80: Mooring, Beaching, Launching

    OPERATION MOORING, BEACHING, Pressing UP on the power trim/ tilt switch on the gearshift/ LAUNCHING throttle control lever or PTT Stop the engine before tilting the switch panel twice in succession outboard motor. tilts up the outboard motor to the set tilt angle automatically. Before tilting an outboard motor up, leave it in the running 68°...
  • Page 81 OPERATION Top-Mount Type PTT Switch Panel NOTICE SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE • For multiple outboard GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE motors, the trim/tilt angle of CONTROL LEVER all outboard motors is adjusted at the same time by using the power trim/tilt switch on the gearshift/ throttle control lever and the trim/tilt angle of each POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHES...

  • Page 82: Moorage

    OPERATION Moorage NOTICE When tilted up to 65° TILT LOCK LEVER (each side) • Before tilting it up, leave the outboard motor in the FREE running position for one minute after stopping the engine to drain the water from inside the engine. LOCK Stop the engine before tilting the outboard motor.
  • Page 83 OPERATION If it is not possible to tilt up to 4. To tilt down, raise the TRIM RODS 65°, due to the hull, lock the outboard motor as far as it outboard motor at 55°. goes using the power trim/tilt switch, move the tilt lock CAUTION levers to the FREE position,...

  • Page 84: Automatic Tilt Mode

    OPERATION Automatic Tilt Mode When you press "DN" on the Any of the engines are started ● power trim/tilt switch twice in Any of the engines are ● If you press the power trim/tilt succession, the buzzer sounds abnormal (overheating, low oil switch twice in succession while once at a long interval, and the pressure, etc.)

  • Page 85: Power Tilt Switch (Outboard Motor Pan)

    OPERATION Power Tilt Switch (Outboard Manual Relief Valve CAUTION Motor Pan) MANUAL RELIEF VALVE Do not operate the power tilt switch on the outboard motor while cruising. You can lose control of your balance, fall, and be injured by the moving POWER MANUAL (To hold)

  • Page 86: Multiple Outboard Motors

    OPERATION MULTIPLE OUTBOARD Be sure the valve is closed before NOTICE operating the outboard motor. If MOTORS • If one outboard is down and the valve is not closed, the On boats equipped with more another outboard is tilted all outboard motor will tilt up when than one outboard motor, all the way up, it may cause...

  • Page 87: Servicing Your Outboard Motor

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR THE IMPORTANCE OF To help you properly care for Remember that your authorized your outboard motor, the Honda Marine dealer knows your MAINTENANCE following pages include a outboard motor best and is fully Proper maintenance is essential...

  • Page 88: Maintenance Safety

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE SAFETY Safety Precautions Read the instructions before ● you begin, and make sure you Some of the most important Make sure the engine is off ● have the tools and skills safety precautions follow. before you begin any required.

  • Page 89: Tool Kit And Owner's Manual

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR TOOL KIT and OWNER'S MANUAL The tool kit can be used for simple maintenance procedures and emergency repairs. Keep these items on the boat so that they will always be available if you need them. If your tool kit needs replacement, it is not available as a kit and each item must be ordered individually.

  • Page 90: Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (Optional Equipment)

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (optional equipment) Follow the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE table and service your outboard motor accordingly. Please note, a claim for warranty coverage will not be denied simply because the maintenance schedule for your outboard motor was not followed.
  • Page 91 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) Every 6 Every 2 Every 6 Perform at every indicated month or operating First month Every year Refer to Each use After use months or years or years or hour interval, whichever comes first. or 20 hrs.
  • Page 92 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) Every 6 Every 2 Every 6 Perform at every indicated month or operating First month Every year Refer to Each use After use months or years or years or hour interval, whichever comes first. or 20 hrs.

  • Page 93: Engine Cover Removal And Installation

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ENGINE COVER REMOVAL Side AND INSTALLATION Removal Front ENGINE COVER LATCH (each side) 1. Pull the latches and rotate them as shown. 2. Remove the engine cover by ENGINE COVER LATCH lifting it straight up from the outboard motor.

  • Page 94: Installation

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR Installation Side ENGINE COVER Front STRIKER (each side) GROOVE (each side) STRIKER (each side) ENGINE COVER LATCH Side HOLE (each side) 2. Slide the strikers on the engine cover into the grooves on the rear striker cover. Align the strikers on the engine cover with the holes on the main body to install the engine ENGINE COVER LATCH (each side)

  • Page 95: Engine Oil Level Check

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK 4. Rotate the latches as shown. Front Push in on all the latches to Check the engine oil level with lock them. the engine stopped and the outboard motor in the vertical Lubricate the tip of the striker position.
  • Page 96 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR NOTICE OIL FILLER CAP OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK • Running the engine with a UPPER LIMIT low oil level can cause engine damage. • Do not overfill. Overfilling the engine will cause it to smoke or have oil leaks. 5.
  • Page 97 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR When you check the oil level with the dipstick, you might notice the engine oil appears milky or the oil level has increased. If you notice either condition, change the engine oil. See the following table for an explanation of these conditions.

  • Page 98: Engine Oil Change

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ENGINE OIL CHANGE 3. Allow the used oil to drain SEALING WASHER (Replace) completely. Use a new sealing An engine oil evacuation/filling OIL DRAIN GUIDE washer, and then reinstall the device may be used to engine oil drain bolt using a remove/add the engine oil.

  • Page 99: Engine Oil Recommendations

    10.8 US qt (10.2 L) LUBRICATION POINTS With oil filter change: 11.0 ● US qt (10.4 L) Apply Honda Marine waterproof 5. Install the oil filler cap and grease to the parts shown below: tighten it securely. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTICE 6.
  • Page 100 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR TILT SHAFT TILT LOCK LEVER (each side) UPPER CYLINDER PIN/BUSH ENGINE COVER LOCK PLATE (LEFT) SWIVEL SHAFT PROPELLER SHAFT...
  • Page 101 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ENGINE COVER LOCK SHIFT PIVOT/ ENGINE COVER LOCK PLATE (RIGHT) SHIFT LINK GUIDE PLATE (FRONT) TILT SHAFT THREAD UPPER CYLINDER PIN/BUSH TILT BRACKET SWIVEL CASE PTT THRUST LOWER CYLINDER RECEIVER BUSH/COLLAR...

  • Page 102: Spark Plug Service

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR SPARK PLUG SERVICE WIRE CONNECTOR GROMMETS PROJECTIONS Standard Spark Plug (Iridium) RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS: BOLT ILZKAR7S11E (NGK) GROMMET PROJECTIONS NOTICE • Incorrect spark plugs can GROMMET cause engine damage. IGNITION COIL REAR STRIKER GUIDE COVER 4. Remove the bolt from the Inspection ignition coil.
  • Page 103 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR 2. Replace a spark plug if the NOTICE Plug needing center electrode is worn. replacement New plug • Do not strike or drop the The spark plug can wear ignition coil, or it may be out in different ways. If the damaged and require sealing washer shows signs replacement.
  • Page 104 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR 9. These spark plugs have an Do not adjust the spark ● iridium coated center plug gap. If the gap is out electrode. of specification, replace Be sure to observe the the spark plug with a new following when servicing one.

  • Page 105: Optional Spark Plug (Nickel)

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR Optional Spark Plug (Nickel) 11.After each spark plug is 12.Push the wire connector onto seated, tighten it with the the ignition coil. Make sure it RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS: spark plug wrench supplied in locks in place. LZKAR7F11E (NGK) the tool kit to compress the 13.Install the ignition coil.

  • Page 106: Refueling

    30 day and explosive. 0.039 – 0.043 in (1.0 – 1.1 mm) period, we recommend adding Honda Marine Fuel Stabilizer You can be burned or seriously SEALING WASHER each time you refuel. injured when handling fuel.

  • Page 107: Fuel Recommendations

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Never refill the fuel tank inside a You may use unleaded gasoline building where gasoline fumes containing no more than 10% Use unleaded gasoline with a may reach flames or sparks. Keep ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by pump octane rating of 86 or gasoline away from appliance volume.

  • Page 108: Fuel Filter With Water Separator

    Clean it or consult with an authorized Honda Marine dealer for cleaning. FUEL FILTER with WATER SEPARATOR (LOW PRESSURE SIDE) The fuel filter with water separator is located below the intake manifold.

  • Page 109: Inspection

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR Inspection GROMMETS PROJECTIONS WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and let it ● cool before handling fuel. FUEL FILTER with WATER Keep heat, sparks, and flame SEPARATOR ●...
  • Page 110 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR 3. Looking through the translucent strainer cup, check the fuel filter with water separator for accumulation of water or sediment. If the fuel filter with water separator is clogged, refer to fuel filter with water separator replacement procedure (P.109) to remove the filter and clean it.

  • Page 111: Replacement

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR Replacement O-RING (Replace) WATER SEPARATOR HOSE CLIPS FUEL FILTER SUSPENSION STRAP 2 PIN COUPLER (BLUE) WATER SEPARATOR SCREWS RELAY 7. Remove the three screws holding the fuel filter FUEL HOSES with water separator, empty the water or 1.
  • Page 112 SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR Clean the fuel tank and tank filter if necessary. The fuel tank may need to be drained completely and refilled with fresh gasoline. SCREW WINDOW HOLE SUSPENSION STRAP 10.When installing the suspension strap to the fuel filter with water separator, align the left end of the suspension strap window hole with the screw as shown in the figure.

  • Page 113: Anode Inspecttion

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR ANODE INSPECTTION Replace the anodes when they have been reduced to about one third their original size, or if they are ANODE (stern bracket) crumbling. WATER SCREEN (LEFT) Water Screen Removal/Installation SCREWS 1. Loosen the screws and remove the nuts. 2.

  • Page 114: Propeller Replacement

    SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR PROPELLER REPLACEMENT Removal ANTIVENTILATION PLATE Before replacing the propeller, 1. Remove the cotter pin, remove the emergency stop unscrew the castle nut, switch clip from the emergency remove the washer, and then stop switch to prevent any remove the propeller and possibility of the engine being thrust washer.
  • Page 115 6. Tighten the castle nut using a torque wrench. the tool set that comes with the outboard motor. TIGHTENING TORQUE: Contact your authorized Honda Marine dealer for 41 lbf·ft (56 N·m, 5.7 kgf·m) additional tool information. 7. Then, using a torque wrench, tighten the castle...

  • Page 116: Cleaning And Flushing

    CLEANING AND FLUSHING CLEANING AND FLUSHING Cleaning NOTICE After each use in salt water or Wash the outside of the outboard • Do not apply water or dirty water, thoroughly clean and motor with clean, fresh water, corrosion inhibitor directly to rinse the outboard motor with and flush the cooling system as the electrical components...

  • Page 117: Flushing With A Garden Hose (Commercially Available)

    CLEANING AND FLUSHING Flushing With a Garden Hose NOTICE (commercially available) • Be careful not to spray water into the air intakes and the NOTICE exhaust port. If water • Do not run the engine when penetrates inside the engine flushing the outboard motor cover from the air intakes with a garden hose or the...
  • Page 118 CLEANING AND FLUSHING NOTICE FLUSH PORT COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT CONNECTOR GARDEN HOSE (each side) • Do not start the engine while flushing. 6. After flushing, disconnect the garden hose and reconnect the flush port connector. 7. Tilt up the outboard motor and move the tilt lock levers GARDEN HOSE JOINT to the LOCK position (P.41).

  • Page 119: Storage

    STORAGE FUEL Gasoline will oxidize and The air in a partially filled fuel deteriorate in storage. Old tank promotes fuel deterioration. NOTICE gasoline will cause hard starting, Very warm storage temperatures and it leaves gum deposits that accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel •...

  • Page 120: Storage Procedure

    STORAGE Storage Procedure The Distributor’s Limited 2. Inspect the fuel filter with Warranty (U.S.) (P.151) / water separator (low-pressure Distributor’s Warranty (CA.) (P. side). WARNING 164) does not cover fuel system If water has collected inside it damage or engine performance Gasoline is highly flammable or there is a clog, such as and explosive.

  • Page 121: Adding A Fuel Stabilizer

    Start the engine and run it confirm there is no water before adding fuel stabilizer. at idle for 1 minute. or dirt. 2. Add Honda Marine fuel NOTICE stabilizer or equivalent following the instructions on • Always start the engine the label.

  • Page 122: Draining The Fuel System

    STORAGE Draining the Fuel System You can avoid fuel deterioration 1. Remove the engine cover (P. problems by draining the fuel tank and vapor separator. 2. Disconnect the drain hose of WARNING the vapor separator, which is VAPOR SEPARATOR Gasoline is highly flammable anchored by the clamp on the DRAIN SCREW and explosive.

  • Page 123: Engine Oil

    (P. and adding Honda Marine 100). fuel stabilizer or equivalent 3. Pour 1 – 2 teaspoons (5 – 10 following the directions on ) of clean engine oil into the container.

  • Page 124: Storage Precautions

    STORAGE STORAGE PRECAUTIONS REMOVAL FROM STORAGE Select a well-ventilated storage Check your outboard motor as BEFORE area. If possible, avoid storage described in the OPERATION chapter of this areas with high humidity. manual. If storing a container of gasoline, store it away from any appliance If the cylinders were coated with that operates with a flame, such oil during storage preparation,...

  • Page 125: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR The preferred method is to leave the engine in the normal running INSTALLED ON BOAT REMOVED FROM BOAT position, but if there is Use an outboard motor support Secure the outboard motor in the insufficient road clearance, you bar to prevent the outboard vertical position shown on P.122.

  • Page 126: Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ELECTRIC STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE Possible Cause Correction Battery connections loose or corroded. Clean and tighten battery connections. Battery discharged. Recharge battery. Fuse(s) blown. Replace fuse(s) (P.128). Fuel system malfunction, fuel pump failure, ignition Use starting procedure (P.57); if engine still will not malfunction, stuck valves, starter malfunction, switch start, then take outboard motor to an authorized malfunction, or electrical problem in the starting...

  • Page 127: Engine Will Not Start

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ENGINE WILL NOT START Possible Cause Correction Clip not inserted in emergency stop switch. Insert clip in emergency stop switch. Control lever not in neutral position. Shift to neutral. Out of fuel. Refuel (P.104). Fuel hose not primed. Squeeze priming bulb (P.56).

  • Page 128: Hard Starting Or Stalls After Starting

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS HARD STARTING OR STALLS AFTER STARTING Possible Cause Correction Fuel hose not primed. Squeeze priming bulb (P.56). Fuel filter or fuel tank filter clogged. Replace fuel filters (P.109). Bad fuel; outboard motor stored without treating or Drain fuel tank and vapor separator (P.120).

  • Page 129: Engine Overheats

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ENGINE OVERHEATS Possible Cause Correction Water intake screens clogged. Clean water intake screens (P.111). Faulty thermostat or water pump. Take outboard motor to an authorized Marine dealer, or refer to the shop manual.

  • Page 130: Fuses

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS FUSES Battery Will Not Charge Fuse Replacement A 200 A ACG fuse protects the NOTICE Electric Starter Will Not alternator circuit. If the ACG fuse Operate • Disconnect the battery cable blows, the engine will not charge at the battery negative ( –...
  • Page 131 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Power Harness Main Fuse A spare fuse is located on the FUSE HOLDER COVER reverse side of the junction box lid. 1. Stop the engine and FUSE PULLER disconnect the battery cable. 2. Remove the engine cover. (P. POWER HARNESS 3.
  • Page 132 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS 6. Close the junction box lid, and BLOWN FUSE install the front striker guide cover and engine cover. 7. Reconnect the battery. NOTICE • Never use a fuse with a rating greater than specified. Serious damage to the 5.
  • Page 133 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Fuse Component(s) or Circuit(s) MAIN FUSES (7.5 A, 15 A, 30 A) Rating Protected 200 A ACG, Battery 15 A GROUND 15 A Right throttle body 30 A Main relay, Starter relay 7.5 A Remote control box 30 A Shift actuator 15 A Left throttle body 15 A Fuel pump (High pressure side)
  • Page 134 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS 3 A Fuse, 7.5 A Fuse A spare fuse is located on the 8. Close the junction box lid, and reverse side of the junction box install the front striker guide 7.5 A FUSE 3 A FUSE lid.

  • Page 135: Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Comes On And Engine Speed Is Limited

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ACG Fuse OIL PRESSURE WARNING A spare fuse is located in the fuse holder. INDICATOR COMES ON AND ACG FUSE (200 A) 1. Stop the engine and ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED disconnect the battery cable. 2.
  • Page 136 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS If oil pressure becomes low, the If the throttle is closed suddenly If the engine protection system oil pressure warning indicator after full throttle operation, remains activated after 30 comes on, and the engine engine speed may drop below seconds, return to the nearest protection system limit engine the specified idle rpm, and that...

  • Page 137: Overheat Indicator Comes On And Engine Speed Is Limited

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS OVERHEAT INDICATOR If the engine overheats, the If the engine is stopped after overheat indicator will come on, running at full throttle, and then COMES ON AND ENGINE and the engine will stop in 20 restarted soon afterward, that SPEED IS LIMITED seconds after the engine...

  • Page 138: Water Separator Buzzer Sounds

    Check the water separator for position, restart the engine, and water contamination. If water is check the cooling system present, stop the engine, and indicator again. clean the water separator following the instructions on P. 106, or consult with an authorized Honda Marine dealer.

  • Page 139: Submerged Outboard Motor

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS SUBMERGED OUTBOARD MOTOR A submerged outboard motor must be serviced immediately after it is recovered from the water in order to minimize corrosion. As soon as possible, take the outboard motor to an authorized Marine dealer for inspection and service.

  • Page 140: Emergency Gear Shifting

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS EMERGENCY GEAR SHIFTING SHIFT PIVOT If the gear cannot be shifted, perform shift NEUTRAL MARK operation manually according to the following procedure and return to port at possible engine speed. 1. Set the gearshift/throttle control lever in the HOLE NEUTRAL position (P.24-26).

  • Page 141: Technical Information

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER FRAME SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS Record the frame serial number, the engine serial number, and the date of purchase in the space provided on this page. You will need these numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (P.147).

  • Page 142: Battery

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION BATTERY Minimum Requirements NOTICE 12 V – 92 Ah/5 HR (110 Ah/20 • Battery cable extension: WARNING HR) (CCA800) Extending the original battery cable will cause the The battery contains sulfuric NOTICE battery voltage to drop due acid (electrolyte), which is •...

  • Page 143: Emission Control System Information

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION EMISSION CONTROL PGM-FI System WARNING The PGM-FI system uses SYSTEM INFORMATION sequential multiport fuel Battery posts, terminals, and Source of Emissions injection. It has three subsystems: related accessories contain lead The combustion process Air Intake, Engine Control, and and lead compounds.
  • Page 144 TECHNICAL INFORMATION The U.S., California Clean Air Tampering and Altering Problems That May Affect Acts, and Canadian Emissions NOTICE Environmental Protection Act If you are aware of any of the EPA, California, and Canadian following symptoms, have your • Tampering is a violation of regulations require all engine inspected and repaired by federal and California law.
  • Page 145 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Replacement Parts Maintenance non-Honda locations. However, The emission control systems on the use of replacement parts that As the outboard engine owner, your Honda engine were are not of the original design and you are responsible for designed, built, and certified to quality may impair the completing all required conform with EPA, California, and...

  • Page 146: Star Label

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION STAR LABEL The Star Label means Cleaner Marine Engine This engine has been certified as a: US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands A Star label was applied to this outboard motor in accordance with the requirements of the California Air Resources Board.
  • Page 147 TECHNICAL INFORMATION The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2001 exhaust emission One Star standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions Low Emission than conventional carbureted two-stroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S.

  • Page 148: Specifications

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BF350A Engine: MODEL BF350A 10.8 US qt (10.2 L) without oil filter change Description Code BBYJ Oil capacity 11.0 US qt (10.4 L) with oil filter change Type Gear case: Overall length 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 1.82 US qt (1.72 L)

  • Page 149: Consumer Information

    Contact your dealer for website: information on Parts. For USA: English Shop manuals are available http://marine.honda.ca/ Accessory Catalog through your Honda Marine dealerlocator Your authorized Honda Marine dealer or visit http:// French dealer offers a wide selection of marine.honda.com /Service & http://marine.honda.ca/trouver-...

  • Page 150: Customer Service Information

    If your dealer doesn’t have an Parts and Accessories tab under American Honda Motor Co., immediate answer, they should the Honda Marine segment to Inc. be able to get it for you. view the range of accessories Marine Division available.
  • Page 151 CONSUMER INFORMATION In Canada: We will likely ask your Honda To obtain warranty service you Honda Canada Inc. dealer to respond, or possibly must take your Honda outboard Customer Relations Department acknowledge your comments motor, together with proof of 180 Honda Boulevard directly.
  • Page 152 CONSUMER INFORMATION Your warranty coverage will not As the owner of a Honda Sometimes, in spite of the best be voided if you choose to product, your servicing dealer intentions of all concerned, a perform your own maintenance. may ask you to authorize an misunderstanding may occur.

  • Page 153: Warranty Statements

    CONSUMER INFORMATION Warranty Statements The American Honda Distributor’s Limited Warranty applies to outboards purchased in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Honda Canada Distributor’s Warranty applies to outboards purchased in Canada. The product warranty is only valid in the country where the product was purchased. United States, Puerto Rico and U.S.
  • Page 154 American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, However, if you should require further assistance, any part that is proven to be defective in material or write or call the Honda Marine Customer Relations workmanship under normal use during the Department of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • Page 155 CONSUMER INFORMATION Exclusions: The unauthorized alteration, improper ● This warranty does not extend to the following: installation and/ or rigging, or any causes other Conditions caused by lack of routine than defects in material or workmanship ● maintenance or improper storage (as outlined in Corrosion to steering system or electrical ●...
  • Page 156 CONSUMER INFORMATION Disclaimer of consequential damage and limitation of implied warranties: American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the outboard, revenue, or the equipment in which the outboard is installed, transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage.

  • Page 157: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    CONSUMER INFORMATION Accessories and Replacement Parts This warranty is limited to Honda Marine parts, accessories and apparel when distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847. Products Covered by Warranty: Length of Warranty: (from date of original retail purchase)
  • Page 158 CONSUMER INFORMATION To Qualify for This Warranty: What American Honda Will Repair or Replace 1. The accessories or replacement parts must be Under Warranty: purchased from American Honda or a dealer, American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, distributor, or distributor’s dealer authorized by any marine product accessories or replacement American Honda to sell those products in the...
  • Page 159 Honda Marine authorized service commercial loss, or any other incidental or facility or dealer in the United States, Puerto Rico, or consequential damage.

  • Page 160: Emission Control System Warranty

    CONSUMER INFORMATION Emission Control System Warranty American Honda Motor Co., Inc. must warrant the emission control system on your outboard engine Your new Honda outboard engine complies with for the periods of time listed below provided there both the U.S. EPA and State of California emission has been no abuse, neglect, or improper regulations.
  • Page 161 You are responsible for presenting your outboard by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. See the Emission engine to a Honda Marine dealer as soon as a Control System Warranty Parts table on P.163 for problem exists. The warranty repairs will be parts description.
  • Page 162 CONSUMER INFORMATION If you have any questions regarding your warranty WARRANTY COVERAGE: rights and responsibilities, you should contact See Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage above for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. warranty coverage terms. This warranty is Marine Division Customer Relations Office transferred to each subsequent purchaser for the 4900 Marconi Drive duration of the warranty period.
  • Page 163 § 1900(b)(20)* in the performance of any Honda Marine dealer that is authorized by American maintenance or repairs. Honda cannot deny Honda Motor Co., Inc. to sell and service that Honda coverage under the emission warranty solely for use marine product during its normal business hours.
  • Page 164 CONSUMER INFORMATION EXCLUSIONS: DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE AND Failures other than those resulting from defects in LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: material or workmanship are not covered by this American Honda Motor Co., Inc. disclaims any warranty. This warranty does not extend to emission responsibility for incidental or consequential control systems or parts which are affected or damages such as loss of time or the use of outboard...
  • Page 165 CONSUMER INFORMATION EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS: SYSTEMS COVERED BY PARTS DESCRIPTION: LENGTH OF WARRANTY: THIS WARRANTY: Two years, no limit on hours Portable fuel tank, Outboard internal fuel tank, Fuel cap, Fuel hoses, Primer bulb, Fuel of use; or the length of the Evaporative hose joint, Vapor separator, and Carbon canister, All other parts not listed that may affect Honda Distributor’s Limited...

  • Page 166: Distributor's Warranty

    CONSUMER INFORMATION Canada HONDA WARRANTS THAT each new Honda Marine product will be free, under normal use and Distributor’s Warranty maintenance, from any defects in material or workmanship for the relevant warranty period set HONDA CANADA INC., for and on behalf of Honda forth below.
  • Page 167 Honda dealer; THIS WARRANTY COVERS c) Any outboard that has been operated out of a) Any Honda Marine product purchased in Canada water, (Run Dry) damaging the water pump and from an authorized Honda dealer which has or engine components due to insufficient been registered at the time of purchase on a cooling water.
  • Page 168 TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE purchase, provided, however, that this Replacement You must take your Honda Marine product, at your Parts and Accessory Warranty does not apply to any expense, during normal service hours, to any replacement parts modified, used with, or installed authorized Honda Marine dealership.
  • Page 169 CONSUMER INFORMATION ENTIRE WRITTEN WARRANTY NOTICE TO CONSUMER This DISTRIBUTORS WARRANTY and the The provisions contained in these written warranties REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORY are not intended to limit, modify, take away from, WARRANTY are the only and the entire written disclaim or exclude any warranties set forth in or the warranties given by Honda for Marine engines.

  • Page 170: Index

    INDEX Cooling System Indicator...........48 ACG Fuse................133 Cruise Control Mode ............76 Active Mode..............32, 61 CRUISE/UP Switch ............35, 74 ACTIVE Switch ..............32, 61 CRUISING .................69 ACTIVE/FAST IDLE Switch ...........32, 61 Customer Service Information........148 Alternator (ACG) Indicator..........46 ANODE ..................50 Dealer Locator Information ..........147 Automatic Tilt Mode............82 Distributor’s Limited Warranty ........151 Distributor’s Warranty ............164...
  • Page 171 INDEX ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ..........93 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS......97 GEARSHIFT AND THROTTLE OPERATION ....65 STORAGE................121 Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever ENGINE OVERHEATS............127 Flush-Mount Type............24 ENGINE WILL NOT START ..........125 Top-Mount Type...............25 Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever Friction.....66 Fast Idle Mode ACTIVE/FAST IDLE Switch..........32 HARD STARTING OR STALLS AFTER STARTING ..126 FAST IDLE Switch ..............32 HOISTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR ......121 Function Switch..............27...
  • Page 172 INDEX OWNER'S MANUAL..............87 Main Fuse ................129 MAINTENANCE SAFETY............86 Power Harness Fuse ............129 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..........88 Power Reduction ..............51 Malfunction Indicator............46 Power Switch ................20 Manual Relief Valve ..........40, 83, 84 Power Tilt Switch............40, 83 MOORING, BEACHING, LAUNCHING......78 Power Trim/Tilt Switch..........38, 69 PROPELLER REPLACEMENT ..........112 ®...
  • Page 173 INDEX STAR LABEL................144 Water Separator Buzzer............49 START/STOP Switch .............22 WATER SEPARATOR BUZZER SOUNDS .....136 STARTING THE ENGINE ............57 STEERING .................68 1 LEVER Switch..............35, 75 STOPPING THE ENGINE............62 STORAGE ................117 SUBMERGED OUTBOARD MOTOR......137 3 A Fuse..................132 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ...124 7.5 A Fuse ................132 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...........139 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE ......85...
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