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  • Page 1 Owner`s Manual BF300A BF350A • Original instructions © 2025 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3 This manual covers operation and Here’s what they mean: if instructions are not followed. maintenance of the Honda DANGER BF350A/BF300A Outboard Motor. NOTE: All information in this publication is Indicates serious injury or Gives helpful information. based on the latest product...
  • Page 4 NOTE: Note that the types of the outboard motor differ according to the countries where they are sold. BF300A/BF350A is provided with the following types according to the shaft length and the rotating direction of the propeller shaft. TYPE CODE Example □...
  • Page 5 How to Determine Which Direction the Remote Control Types Propeller Shaft Rotates The remote control type is classified into the following two categories according to the control The direction the propeller shaft rotates can be box position. determined based on whether or not the propeller •...

  • Page 6: Frame Serial Number

    Serial Number Locations Trademarks ® NMEA2000 is a registered FRAME SERIAL NUMBER trademark of National Marine Electronics Association, Inc. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Record the frame and engine The engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the serial numbers for your reference. Refer to the serial numbers when engine.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ................10 4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES ........22 SAFETY INFORMATION ..........10 REMOTE CONTROL LEVER (D1 type) ....22 Operator Responsibility ........10 REMOTE CONTROL LEVER (D2 type) ....23 Burn Hazards ............. 11 NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER ......... 25 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard ....
  • Page 8 CONTENTS POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH ........37 OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION ....50 Power Trim ..............38 OUTBOARD MOTOR ANGLE INSPECTION POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH PANEL ...... 39 (cruising) ................. 51 Power Tilt ..............39 BATTERY CONNECTIONS ......... 52 POWER TILT SWITCH (outboard motor panel) ... 40 REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION MANUAL RELIEF VALVE ..........
  • Page 9 CONTENTS FUEL FILTER WITH WATER SEPARATOR TILTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR ......90 (LOW PRESSURE SIDE) ..........67 Mooring ............... 91 CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS ........ 67 Automatic Tilt Mode ..........93 BATTERY ................67 Power Tilt Switch (outboard motor panel) ..94 Battery Inspection ...........
  • Page 10 CONTENTS 10. TRANSPORTING ............109 FUSE ................131 FUEL LINE DISCONNECTION ........109 Power Harness ............131 TRANSPORTING ............109 Main Fuse ..............132 TRAILERING ..............109 ACG Fuse ..............134 3 A Fuse, 7.5 A Fuse ..........134 11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING ........110 PROPELLER REPLACEMENT ........
  • Page 11 CONTENTS 16. SPECIFICATIONS ............147 17. MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES ..150 18. “UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY” CONTENT OUTLINE ..........153 19. ”EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY” CONTENT OUTLINE ..........154 INDEX ..................159...

  • Page 12: Safety

    1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling make sure that For your safety and the safety of the fuel tank cap is closed others, pay special attention to properly and securely. these precautions. • Be careful not to spill any fuel Operator Responsibility while refueling.

  • Page 13: Burn Hazards

    1. SAFETY Burn Hazards Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • Do not run the engine while the boat is near anyone in the Hazard The engine and exhaust system water. become very hot during operation Exhaust contains poisonous • Attach the emergency stop and remain hot for a while after carbon monoxide, a colorless and switch lanyard securely to the...

  • Page 14: Be Alert For Underwater Obstacles

    1. SAFETY Be alert for underwater If you hit an underwater obstacle while underway, stop the engine obstacles immediately and inspect the In waters where there is a risk of outboard motor for any problems. collision with underwater (See page 137) obstacles or floating debris, Continued use in a damaged reduce your speed and navigate...

  • Page 15: 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 labels are considered permanent parts 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 16: Ce Mark/Ukca Mark Location [European Types]

    2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS CE MARK/UKCA MARK LOCATION [European types] CE MARK/UKCA MARK [Example: BF350A] (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 (10) (8) Dry mass (weight) (with propeller) (11)

  • Page 17: Component Identification

    3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ENGINE COVER ENGINE COVER ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER LOCK LEVER POWER TILT SWITCH IDLE PORT FLUSH PLUG TILT LOCK COOLING WATER CONNECTOR LEVER CHECK HOLE STERN TILT LOCK LEVER ENGINE OIL BRACKET DRAIN BOLT STERN BRACKET ANODE MANUAL RELIEF VALVE ANODE...
  • Page 18 3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION OIL FILLER CAP JUNCTION BOX (FUSES) SPARK PLUGS SPARK PLUGS (under coil) (under coil) 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 19: Remote Control Box (Optional Equipment)

    3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION REMOTE CONTROL BOX (optional TOP-MOUNT TYPE (D2 type) (SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) equipment) REMOTE CONTROL FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE (D1 type) LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER POWER LEVER TRIM/TILT SWITCH SELECT SWITCHES POWER TRIM/TILT SELECT SWITCHES SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH...

  • Page 20: Key Switch Panel (Optional Equipment)

    3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION KEY SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) (Normal Key without START/STOP switch type) (Normal Key with START/STOP switch type) EMERGENCY STOP IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP HORIZONTAL TYPE EMERGENCY STOP POWER SWITCH LANYARD SWITCH HORIZONTAL TYPE VERTICAL TYPE VERTICAL TYPE...

  • Page 21: Start/Stop Switch Panel (Optional Equipment)

    3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION START/STOP SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE (D1 TYPE) SINGLE TYPE ALL ENGINE START FOR NOTICE OUTBOARD MOTOR MULTIPLE OUTBOARD • For the switch panel without emergency stop MOTORS switch type, use it along with the flush-mount type remote control box.

  • Page 22: Power Trim/Tilt Switch Panel (Optional Equipment)

    3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH PANEL (optional EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) equipment) EMERGENCY POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP STOP EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP SWITCH LANYARD DUAL TYPE OUTBOARD MOTOR POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH TRIPLE TYPE OUTBOARD MOTOR PORT: Port side engine CENTER: Center engine...

  • Page 23: Multi-Function Display (Optional Equipment)

    3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (optional Display assy 7.0 equipment) Refer to the attached instruction manual about handling. Display assy 4.3 (Ver.0.26~) Some functions are not available on multi-function displays with a software version earlier than “Ver. 0.26”. Consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer.

  • Page 24: Controls And Features

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL LEVER (D1 type) Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or neutral and engine speed adjustment can be performed with the REMOTE CONTROL LEVER remote control lever. NEUTRAL It is necessary to pull up the neutral release lever to RELEASE LEVER operate the remote control lever.

  • Page 25: Remote Control Lever (D2 Type)

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL LEVER (D2 type) Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or neutral and engine speed adjustment can be performed with the SINGLE TYPE remote control lever. It is necessary to pull up the neutral release lever to REMOTE CONTROL LEVER operate the remote control lever.
  • Page 26 4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES DUAL TYPE Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or neutral and engine speed adjustment can be performed with the REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS remote control lever. FORWARD: FORWARD Moving the lever to the FORWARD position (approximately 20° from the NEUTRAL position) NEUTRAL engages the gear into forward.

  • Page 27: Neutral Release Lever

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER IGNITION SWITCH The neutral release lever on the remote control lever is to prevent (D1 type) (D1, D2 without START/STOP accidental operation of the Switch types) remote control lever. REMOTE CONTROL LEVER The remote control lever does not operate unless it is moved while START pulling the neutral release lever...

  • Page 28: Power Switch

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES POWER SWITCH Switch positions: power switch is in the OFF • START: to start the engine. position. When the boat is not in • ON: to run the engine after use, remove the key. starting. NOTICE •...

  • Page 29: Start/Stop Switch

    4. 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 switch button. For boats with multiple outboard motors and equipped with the ALL ENGINE START/STOP switch, all motors can be started sequentially from the PORT START/STOP SWITCH side at the press of one button.

  • Page 30: Select Switches

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES SELECT SWITCHES (D1 type, D2 type(Single type)) (D2 type (Dual type)) NEUTRAL INDICATOR NEUTRAL INDICATOR CRUISE/UP SWITCH FAST IDLE SWITCH CRUISE UP SWITCH 1 LEVER SWITCH TROLL/DN SWITCH ACTIVE SWITCH TROLL/DN SWITCH ACTIVE/FAST IDLE SWITCH TRIM SPT. SWITCH TRIM SPT.
  • Page 31 4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES Indicators on select switches Indicator Flashing The remote control lever is in The remote control lever is in NEUTRAL Fast idle mode is on the FORWARD or REVERSE the NEUTRAL position position Cruise control mode is CRUISE/UP Cruise control mode is on Cruise control mode is off...

  • Page 32: Active Switch, Active/Fast Idle Switch

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES ACTIVE Switch, ACTIVE/FAST FAST IDLE Switch, ACTIVE/ The BF350A and BF300A model uses programmed fuel injection, IDLE Switch FAST IDLE Switch so this mode will not be needed For multiple station type, use the If you press the FAST IDLE switch for starting.

  • Page 33: Troll/Dn Switch

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES TROLL/DN Switch D1 TYPE D2 TYPE(Dual type) After the engine warms up, when NEUTRAL NEUTRAL FORWARD NEUTRAL the remote control levers are tilted FORWARD RELEASE from the NEUTRAL position to the LEVER FORWARD or REVERSE side by about 20°...
  • Page 34 4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES After the mode changes to the • If remote controls are mounted CAUTION trolling control mode, the engine at two places, the changing of While in trolling control mode, trolling control mode can be speed is 650 min (rpm).

  • Page 35: Lever Switch (For D2 Type (Dual Type))

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 LEVER Switch (For D2 type CRUISE/UP Switch • When one-lever mode is released, a short buzz sounds (Dual type)) If you press the CRUISE/UP switch twice. during cruising with all the remote Shifting gear and the engine •...
  • Page 36 4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES Engine speed adjusting range: • The mode does not change to • The cruise control mode is Engine speed at mode change the cruise control mode in the released forcibly in the following cases. following cases. ±500 min (rpm) (in steps of 50 •...

  • Page 37: Trim Spt. Switch

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES TRIM SPT. Switch *: Operation of a set amount • If you put the engine speed at • If you put the engine speed at Pressing the TRIM SPT. switch 3,000 min (rpm), switch to changes the mode to the trim 3,000 min (rpm), switch to cruise control mode, and use...

  • Page 38: Pgm-Fi Indicator/Buzzer (Optional Equipment)

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES PGM-FI INDICATOR/BUZZER ACG INDICATOR/BUZZER minor malfunction, but navigation is limited. Return to port as soon (optional equipment) (optional equipment) as possible. Multi-function Display Multi-function Display Check the indicators displayed on the multi-function display. For information about PGM-FI INDICATOR INDICATOR...

  • Page 39: Low Oil Pressure Indicator/Buzzer (Optional Equipment)

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES LOW OIL PRESSURE OVERHEAT INDICATOR/ WATER SEPARATOR BUZZER INDICATOR/BUZZER BUZZER (optional equipment) The water separator buzzer (optional equipment) Multi-function Display sounds (intermittent short Multi-function Display sounds) when water has OVERHEAT LOW OIL accumulated in the water INDICATOR PRESSURE separator.

  • Page 40: Power Trim

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES Power Trim (D2 type) NOTICE Press the power trim/tilt switch on • Excessive trim/tilt angle SINGLE TYPE the remote control lever to adjust during operation can cause the outboard motor trim angle to REMOTE CONTROL LEVER the propeller to raise out of maintain proper boat trim.

  • Page 41: Power Trim/Tilt Switch Panel

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH Power Tilt By using the power trim/tilt switch the operator can change the tilt PANEL angle of the outboard motor for TRIPLE TYPE DUAL TYPE shallow water operation, beaching, launching from a trailer, or mooring.

  • Page 42: Power Tilt Switch (Outboard Motor Panel)

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES POWER TILT SWITCH MANUAL RELIEF VALVE CAUTION (outboard motor panel) MANUAL RELIEF VALVE Do not operate the power tilt switch on the outboard motor cover while cruising. You can lose control of your balance, fall, and be injured by the POWER moving outboard, propeller, or MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Emergency Stop Switch

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH Emergency Stop Switch After tilting the outboard motor, turn the manual relief valve Lanyard/Clip The emergency stop switch clockwise securely. EMERGENCY STOP lanyard is provided to stop the SWITCH LANYARD DANGER engine immediately in the event Check that nobody is under the operator should fall overboard the outboard motor before...

  • Page 44: Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (Optional Equipment)

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES TILT LOCK LEVER (D1, D2 types) WARNING EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH If the emergency stop switch lanyard is not set, the boat might run out of control when the operator, for example, falls STOP overboard and is not able to operate the outboard motor.
  • Page 45 When tilted up to 65° The tilt lock levers of the BF300A/ BF350A can lock the outboard TILT LOCK LEVER (each side) motor at two tilt angles of 65° or 55°.

  • Page 46: Anodes

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES ANODES Water Screen Removal/Installation 1. Loosen the screws and remove the nuts. ANODE (stern bracket) 2. Remove the water screen (right). WATER SCREEN (LEFT) 3. Remove the water screen (left). SCREW • If the water inlet is clogged with waterweed or mud, remove it.

  • Page 47: Cooling Water Check Hole

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES COOLING WATER CHECK COOLING WATER INTAKE ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVERS HOLE PORT Front Front COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT (each side) ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER Side The cooling water is checked here to see whether it is circulating inside the engine properly.

  • Page 48: Nmea Interface Coupler

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES NMEA INTERFACE COUPLER OPERATING HOUR NOTICE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM • The operating hours can be reset when all of the This outboard motor engine following conditions are met. counts the number of operating • The engine is stopped hours since the last periodic •...

  • Page 49: Operating Hour Notification Timing

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES ® Reset the hour counter whenever maintenance is NMEA2000 -compatible display: performed, whether based on the time interval or the • Follow instructions for the display. number of operating hours. • If the display allows selection of notification to be preset, select “Notify”...

  • Page 50: Battery Switch Off Notification

    4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES BATTERY SWITCH OFF NOTIFICATION This function alerts the operator that the boat’s battery switch is OFF and must be turned to the ON position. If the battery switch is OFF, a buzzer will sound three times during the following situations.

  • Page 51: Installation

    5. INSTALLATION TRANSOM HEIGHT Engine power: NOTICE BF300A: 220.7 kW (300 PS) • Improperly installed outboard BF350A: 257.4 kW (350 PS) motor can result in the outboard motor dropping Power recommendation is into the water, boat not being indicated on most of the boats.

  • Page 52: Location

    5. INSTALLATION LOCATION INSTALLATION HEIGHT OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION BOAT TRANSOM WASHER (12 mm) HEIGHT WASHER (12 mm) (O.D. 33 mm)×6 (O.D. 22 mm)×12 BOLT (12 x 150 mm)×6 CENTER LINE -25 – +25 mm (-1 – +1 in) Install the outboard motor at the ANTI-CAVITATION PLATE stern, at the center line of the TRANSOM HEIGHT...

  • Page 53: Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising)

    5. INSTALLATION OUTBOARD MOTOR ANGLE 2. Set the outboard motor on the Install the outboard motor at the boat and secure with the bolts, best trim angle for stable cruising INSPECTION (cruising) washers, and lock nuts. and maximum power. NOTE: Trim angle too large: Incorrect Standard torque: causes boat to “squat.”...

  • Page 54: Battery Connections

    5. INSTALLATION BATTERY CONNECTIONS To protect the battery from • Keep flames and sparks mechanical damage and to away, and do not smoke in Use a battery which has CCA prevent the battery from falling or the area. (COLD CRANKING AMPERES) 800 tipping over, the battery must be: ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte at –...
  • Page 55 5. INSTALLATION outboard motor’s electrical NOTE: (+) TERMINAL system. (–) TERMINAL When more than one outboard • Do not place the fuel tank motor is mounted on a boat, near the battery. connect a battery to each • Battery cable extension: respective outboard motor.

  • Page 56: Remote Control Installation (Optional Equipment)

    5. INSTALLATION REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION (optional Remote Control Box equipment) NOTICE • Improperly installed steering system, remote control box, or remote control cable, or installing those of different types could cause an unpredictable accident. Consult an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer for proper installation.

  • Page 57: Key Switch Panel Start/Stop Switch Panel

    5. INSTALLATION Key Switch Panel START/STOP Switch Panel ALL ENGINE START SINGLE TYPE/ NORMAL KEY WITH START/STOP SWITCH TYPE FOR MULTIPLE OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD MOTORS NORMAL KEY WITHOUT START/STOP SWITCH TYPE DUAL TYPE OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIPLE TYPE OUTBOARD MOTOR...

  • Page 58: Remote Control Box Location

    REMOTE CONTROL LEVER Select an appropriate propeller so Connect the fuel line to the tank that the engine speed at full and the outboard motor. Follow throttle is BF300A/BF350A: the boat manufacturer’s 5,000 min (rpm) to 6,000 min instructions. (rpm) when the boat is loaded.

  • Page 59: Pre-Operation Checks

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/ BF300A/BF350A is a 4-stroke, Side water cooled outboard motor INSTALLATION which uses unleaded regular Tilt up the outboard motor as gasoline for fuel. It also requires necessary while removing or engine oil. Check the following installing the engine cover.

  • Page 60: Installation

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Installation Side ENGINE COVER Front STRIKER (each side) GROOVE (each side) STRIKER (each side) ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER Side GROOVE (each side) 2. Slide the strikers of the engine cover to the grooves of the rear striker cover. Align the strikers of the engine cover with the grooves of the main body and install the engine cover.

  • Page 61: Engine Oil

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 4. Lock the engine cover. Front Front CAUTION 1) Turn the engine cover lock If the engine cover is not lever in the direction of the installed correctly, water may arrow. enter the engine cover and 2) Push in the lever. damage the engine.

  • Page 62: Recommended Oil

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Recommended oil Inspection and Refilling OIL FILLER CAP Use Honda 4-stroke oil or an OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK equivalent high detergent, UPPER LEVEL MARK premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for API Service category SG, SH, SJ or SL.
  • Page 63 6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS When the engine oil is contaminated or discolored, When you check the oil level with the dipstick, you replace with the fresh engine oil (see page 116 for might notice the engine oil appears milky or the oil replacement interval and procedure).

  • Page 64: Fuel

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS FUEL • Be careful not to spill fuel WARNING when refueling. Spilled fuel Check the fuel level and refill if Gasoline is extremely or fuel vapor may ignite. If necessary. Do not fill the fuel tank flammable and is explosive any fuel is spilled, make sure above the UPPER LIMIT.

  • Page 65: Gasoline Containing Alcohol

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS GASOLINE CONTAINING PROPELLER AND COTTER PIN NOTE: ALCOHOL INSPECTION • Fuel system damage or engine performance problems WARNING If you decide to use a gasoline resulting from the use of containing alcohol (gasohol), be The propeller blades are thin gasoline that contains more sure its octane rating is at least as and sharp.

  • Page 66: Cotter Pin

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Propeller rotates rapidly while Consult with your authorized COTTER PIN cruising. Before starting the Honda outboard motor dealer for engine, check the propeller blades proper propeller selection. for damage and deformation and 1. Check the propeller for damage, replace if necessary.

  • Page 67: Remote Control Lever Friction

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS REMOTE CONTROL LEVER 2. Remove the body cover. 6. Attach the cover. FRICTION BODY COVER Adjust the control lever friction while the engine is stopped. (D1 type) 1. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the grooves on the body cover and remove the tabs securing the body cover.

  • Page 68: Maintenance Cover

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (D2 type) 4. Loosen the nut. REMOTE CONTROL COVER 5. Turning the control lever friction adjustment bolt clockwise (to the right) makes it heavier. Turning the bolt counterclockwise (to the left) makes it lighter. 6. Tighten the nut to lock the lever friction.

  • Page 69: Fuel Filter With Water Separator (Low Pressure Side)

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS FUEL FILTER WITH WATER CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS Battery Inspection SEPARATOR (LOW PRESSURE Remove the engine cover and Check that the battery cables are SIDE) check for water in the outboard connected securely. motor or evidence of leaks. If the battery terminals are If coolant is leaking, consult with contaminated or corroded,...

  • Page 70: Other Checks

    6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS OTHER CHECKS • POISON: Electrolyte is WARNING poison. Batteries produce explosive ANTIDOTE: gases: If ignited, an explosion – External: Flush thoroughly can cause serious injury or with water. blindness. Provide adequate – Internal: Drink large ventilation when charging. quantities of water or milk.
  • Page 71 6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 3. The switches for correct Parts/materials which should be operation. installed on board: 4. The stern bracket for damage. • Owner’s Manual 5. The tool kit for missing spare • Tool kit parts and tools (page 113). •...

  • Page 72: Starting The Engine

    7. STARTING THE ENGINE FUEL PRIMING NOTICE WARNING • Make sure the boat’s battery Be careful not to spill any fuel. switch is ON before turning Spilled fuel vapor may ignite. If ON the ignition switch or ARROW any fuel is spilled, make sure power switch.

  • Page 73: Starting The Engine

    7. STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTICE WARNING • To prevent damage to the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH If the operator does not attach outboard from overheating, the emergency stop switch never run the engine with the lanyard, and is thrown from propeller out of water.
  • Page 74 7. STARTING THE ENGINE (Normal Key without START/ EMERGENCY STOP NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL STOP switch type) SWITCH CLIP LEVER START NOTE: The engine does not start unless NEUTRAL IGNITION SWITCH the emergency stop switch clip is 2. Set the control lever in the 3.
  • Page 75 7. STARTING THE ENGINE (Normal Key with START/STOP NOTE: COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE switch type) When the boat is equipped with two outboard motors, push the all engine start switch. NOTICE • The starter motor consumes a large amount of current. Do not run it continuously.

  • Page 76: Active Mode

    7. STARTING THE ENGINE 6. Check to see if the low oil NOTICE NOTICE pressure indicator turns OFF. • If water does not flow out, or • If the engine is not properly If it comes on, stop the engine if steam comes out, stop the warmed-up before raising the and perform the following...
  • Page 77 7. STARTING THE ENGINE D2 TYPE (Single type) For multiple station type, use the ACTIVE switch or ACTIVE/FAST IDLE switch to change the operating station (see page 30). If you press the ACTIVE switch or ACTIVE/FAST IDLE switch of the inactive station when all remote control levers are in the NEUTRAL position, you can operate the...

  • Page 78: Operation

    8. OPERATION BREAK-IN PROCEDURE Next 60 minutes: Run the outboard motor up to Break-in period: 10 hours maximum of 4,000 to 5,000 min (rpm) or 50% to 80% throttle Break-in operation allows the opening. Short bursts of full mating surfaces of the moving throttle are acceptable but do parts to wear evenly and thus not operate the outboard motor...

  • Page 79: Gear Shifting (D1 Type)

    8. OPERATION GEAR SHIFTING (D1 type) CAUTION Avoid sharp and abrupt operation of the control REMOTE CONTROL LEVER lever. Operate it moderately. Operate the control lever and raise the engine speed after making sure that the gear was shifted securely. While pulling the neutral release lever, move the NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER control lever approximately 20°...

  • Page 80: Gear Shifting (D2 Type)

    8. OPERATION GEAR SHIFTING (D2 type) CAUTION Avoid sharp and abrupt operation of the control SINGLE TYPE lever. Operate it moderately. Operate the control lever and raise the engine speed after making sure REMOTE CONTROL LEVER that the gear was shifted securely. NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER While pulling the neutral release lever, move the control lever approximately 20°...
  • Page 81 8. OPERATION DUAL TYPE CAUTION Avoid sharp and abrupt operation of the control lever. Operate it moderately. Operate the control lever and raise the engine speed after making sure that the gear was shifted securely. REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS Move the control lever(s) approximately 20° toward the FORWARD or REVERSE position to engage the desired gear.

  • Page 82: Cruising

    8. OPERATION CRUISING POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH PANEL DUAL TYPE TRIPLE TYPE (D1 type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH 1. Press on the DN (down) of the power trim/tilt switch and trim the outboard motor to the lowermost position. POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH LOWERMOST POSITION D2 type: When two or more outboard motors are mounted:...
  • Page 83 8. OPERATION (D1 type) DUAL TYPE NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER FORWARD FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REVERSE REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS (D2 type) SINGLE TYPE 2. Move the control lever from NEUTRAL toward the FORWARD position. D1, D2 types: FORWARD Moving about 20°...

  • Page 84: Trolling Control Mode

    8. OPERATION TROLLING CONTROL MODE NOTE: NOTE: • When cruising at full throttle, For best performance, passengers (D1 type) note that the engine speed and equipment should be must be in the range between distributed evenly to balance the boat. CRUISE/UP 5,000 min (rpm) and 6,000...

  • Page 85: One-Lever Mode (For D2 Type (Dual Type))

    8. OPERATION ONE-LEVER MODE (for D2 After the engine warms up, when Continuing to press the switch will the remote control levers are tilted not decrease or increase the type (Dual type)) from the NEUTRAL position to the engine speed beyond the lower FORWARD or REVERSE side by (650 min (rpm)) or higher (1,000...

  • Page 86: Cruise Control Mode

    8. OPERATION CRUISE CONTROL MODE If you press the 1 LEVER switch If you press the CRUISE/UP switch when all remote control levers are during cruising with all the remote (D1 type) in the NEUTRAL position, the control levers in the FORWARD mode changes to one-lever mode.

  • Page 87: Trimming The Outboard Motor

    8. OPERATION TRIMMING THE OUTBOARD Engine speed adjusting range: The cruise control mode is Engine speed at mode change released forcibly in the following MOTOR cases. ±500 min (rpm) (in steps of 50 • GPS error or disconnection (rpm)) (Velocity adjustment is selected in the multifunction display) Velocity adjusting range: •...
  • Page 88 8. OPERATION (D2 type) Consult an authorized Honda NOTE: Outboard Motor dealer for the For multiple outboard motors, the SINGLE TYPE method to adjust the tilt limit trim/tilt angle of all outboard Press UP to raise bow. switch. motors is adjusted at the same Press either UP or DN (down) of time by using the power trim/tilt Press DN to lower bow.
  • Page 89 8. OPERATION Power trim/tilt Switch Panel NOTE: CAUTION For multiple outboard motors, the DUAL TYPE Improper trim angle results in trim/tilt angle of all outboard Press UP to raise bow. unstable steering condition. motors is adjusted at the same Press DN to lower bow. •...

  • Page 90: Trim Support Mode

    8. OPERATION Trim Support Mode NOTE: OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED TOO • Decrease the trim angle to (D1 type) reduce the possibility of Press UP to raise bow. propeller ventilation on high REMOTE CONTROL speed turns. Press DN to LEVER • Improper outboard motor trim lower bow.
  • Page 91 8. OPERATION Pressing the TRIM SPT. switch In the case of multiple outboard The trim support mode is forcibly changes the mode to the trim motors, if you press the power canceled in the following cases. support mode, which automatically trim/tilt switch of the remote •...

  • Page 92: Tilting The Outboard Motor

    8. OPERATION TILTING THE OUTBOARD Pressing UP of the power trim/tilt D2 type switch of the remote control lever MOTOR SINGLE TYPE or power trim/tilt switch panel Tilt the outboard motor to prevent twice in succession tilts the the propeller and gear case from outboard motor up to the set tilt hitting the bottom when the boat angle automatically.

  • Page 93: Mooring

    8. OPERATION Mooring Power trim/tilt Switch Panel NOTE: Before tilting it up, leave the DUAL TYPE outboard motor in the running position for one minute after stopping the engine to drain the water from inside the engine. Stop the engine before tilting the POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH outboard motor.
  • Page 94 8. OPERATION When tilted up to 65° NOTE: If it is not possible to tilt up to 65°, TRIM ROD TILT LOCK LEVER (each side) due to the hull, lock the outboard motor at 55°. FREE CAUTION If you do not secure the outboard motor with the tilt LOCK lock levers after you tilt up the...

  • Page 95: Automatic Tilt Mode

    8. OPERATION Automatic Tilt Mode When you press “DN” on the NOTICE power trim/tilt switch twice in • Do not start the engine while If you press the power trim/tilt succession, the buzzer sounds the tilt lock lever is locked. switch twice in succession while once at a long interval, and the There is a risk of damaging...

  • Page 96: Power Tilt Switch (Outboard Motor Panel)

    8. OPERATION Power Tilt Switch (outboard Even during automatic tilting, Before you can use the automatic automatic tilt will be forcibly tilt function, you need to set it in motor panel) canceled and the outboard motor the Honda multi-function display. POWER TILT SWITCH will stop being tilted in the For multiple outboard motors, the...

  • Page 97: Manual Relief Valve

    8. OPERATION Manual Relief Valve CAUTION DANGER MANUAL RELIEF VALVE Do not operate this power tilt Check that nobody is under the outboard motor before carrying switch on the outboard motor out this operation because if the while cruising. You can lose manual relief valve is loosened control of your balance, fall, (turned counterclockwise) when...

  • Page 98: Engine Protection System

    8. OPERATION ENGINE PROTECTION When activated, the engine speed will decrease gradually and the low SYSTEM oil pressure indicator will turn ON Engine Oil Pressure, and the overheat indicator will turn Overheat, Water ON. A continuous buzzer will sound. The engine speed cannot be increased Contamination, PGM-FI and with a larger throttle opening until the ACG Warning Systems...

  • Page 99: Display Type

    8. OPERATION Display type System INDICATOR BUZZER WARNING Power low oil pressure Overheat PGM-FI CORRESPONDING LEVEL Reduction indicator (Red) (Red) (Red) SYSTEM Symptom (Red) Normal 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 100 8. OPERATION When the oil pressure warning NOTE: COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE system is activated: If the engine is turned off after 1. Stop the engine immediately running at full throttle, the engine and check the engine oil level temperature may rise above (see page 59).

  • Page 101: Water Separator

    8. OPERATION When the PGM-FI is activated: 1. Consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer. When the ACG warning system is activated. 1. Check the battery (see page 67). If the battery is OK, consult with an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer.

  • Page 102: Over-Rev Limiter

    8. OPERATION Over-rev Limiter Anodes Correct or service as necessary by contacting your authorized This outboard motor is equipped ANODE (stern bracket) Honda outboard motor dealer. with an engine over-rev limiter which activates when the engine speed increases excessively. The over-rev limiter can be activated while cruising, tilting up the outboard motor, or when...

  • Page 103: Power Reduction

    8. OPERATION Power Reduction SHALLOW WATER OPERATION There are also 2 small sacrificial anodes in the water passages of NOTICE the engine block. • Excessive trim/tilt angle during operation can cause the propeller to raise out of the water and cause propeller ventilation and engine over- revving.

  • Page 104: Multiple Outboard Motors

    8. OPERATION MULTIPLE OUTBOARD or an authorized Honda Outboard NOTICE Motor dealer. MOTORS • If one outboard is down and another outboard is tilted all WARNING On boats equipped with more the way up, it may cause When cruising normally, shift than one outboard motor, all extreme steering angles that the left and right control levers...
  • Page 105 8. OPERATION Turning right (forward) Turning left (forward) Turning right (reverse) FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE...
  • Page 106 8. OPERATION Turning left (reverse) Turning right (spin) Turning left (spin) FORWARD NEUTRAL FORWARD REVERSE REVERSE REVERSE...

  • Page 107: Stopping The Engine

    9. STOPPING THE ENGINE EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP If the emergency stop switch is NOTICE activated while the engine is (D1, D2 types) • After stopping the engine, be running, the engine will shut sure to turn OFF the ignition EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH down abruptly and the boat will switch or power switch before quickly decelerate, potentially...

  • Page 108: Normal Engine Stop

    9. STOPPING THE ENGINE NORMAL ENGINE STOP NOTE: START/STOP SWITCH It is a good idea to stop the Normal Key with START/ engine with the emergency stop STOP switch type switch lanyard from time to time to be sure that the emergency NEUTRAL stop switch is operating properly.

  • Page 109: Normal Key Without Start/ Stop Switch Type

    9. STOPPING THE ENGINE Normal Key without START/ POWER SWITCH STOP switch type IGNITION SWITCH NEUTRAL 3. Turn the power switch to the 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and then remove OFF position to stop the engine. and store it.
  • Page 110 9. STOPPING THE ENGINE 3. When the boat is not being used, remove and store the ignition switch key and the emergency stop switch clip and lanyard.

  • Page 111: Transporting

    10. TRANSPORTING FUEL LINE DISCONNECTION TRANSPORTING The outboard motor should be trailered in the normal running Before transporting the outboard Consult an authorized Honda position. If there is insufficient motor, disconnect and remove the outboard motor dealer when road clearance in this position, fuel line.

  • Page 112: Cleaning And Flushing

    11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING After each use in salt water or NOTICE AIR INTAKES EXHAUST PORT dirty water, thoroughly clean and • Be careful not to spray water flush the outboard motor with into the air intakes and the fresh water. exhaust port.

  • Page 113: Exhaust Port

    11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING 7. After flushing, remove the water COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT FLUSH PLUG WATER HOSE hose and water hose joint and (each side) CONNECTOR reinstall the flush plug connector. 8. Tilt up the outboard motor and move the tilt lock levers to the LOCK position (see page 42).

  • Page 114: Maintenance

    12. MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance and nearest port. NOTICE adjustment are important to keep After arriving at the port, • If the engine must be run, the outboard motor in the best have the outboard motor make sure there is water at operating condition.

  • Page 115: Tool Kit And Owner's Manual

    12. MAINTENANCE TOOL KIT AND OWNER’S MANUAL (Tool kit does not come with Counter Rotation Types) The following tools and owner’s manual are supplied with the outboard motor for maintenance, adjustment, and emergency repairs. TOOL BAG Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (optional equipment) OWNER’S MANUAL A spare emergency stop switch clip is available from...

  • Page 116: Maintenance Schedule

    12. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) First Every 6 Every 6 Every Every 2 Perform at every indicated month Each After month months years or Refer to year or years or or operating hour interval, or 20 or 100 1,200 page whichever comes first.
  • Page 117 12. MAINTENANCE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) First Every 6 Every 6 Every Every 2 Perform at every indicated month Each After month months years or Refer to year or years or or operating hour interval, or 20 or 100 1,200 page whichever comes first.

  • Page 118: Engine Oil

    12. MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL Engine Oil Replacement Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and CAUTION Insufficient or contaminated complete draining. engine oil adversely affects the Immediately after the engine 1. Position the outboard motor service life of the sliding and has been stopped, the vertically, and remove the...
  • Page 119 12. MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the engine oil drain NOTE: NOTICE bolt and sealing washer using Please dispose of used outboard • Always check the amount of the 12 mm wrench and drain motor oil in a manner that is oil after filling to avoid the engine oil.

  • Page 120: Spark Plugs

    12. MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUGS replaced correctly according to Inspection and Replacement the maintenance schedule. 1. Disconnect the battery negative To ensure proper engine (–) terminal. See page 121 for instructions on operation, the spark plugs must 2. Unlock and remove the engine handling the Nickel spark plugs be properly gapped and free of cover (see page 57).

  • Page 121: Ignition Coil

    12. MAINTENANCE 4. Remove the bolt from the 6. Remove the ignition coil by New plug Plug needing ignition coil. Rotate the ignition pulling it up slightly. Take care replacement coil to a position that allows not to bump or drop the you to remove the wire ignition coil.
  • Page 122 12. MAINTENANCE 2.Replace a spark plug if the 9. These spark plugs have an SIDE ELECTRODE central electrode is worn. iridium coated center electrode. The spark plug can wear out Be sure to observe the in different ways. following when servicing If the sealing washer shows iridium spark plugs.

  • Page 123: Optional Spark Plug (Nickel)

    12. MAINTENANCE Optional Spark Plug (Nickel) 11. After the spark plugs are 12. Install the ignition coil. seated, tighten them with a Reinstall the bolt. Check-clean/Replace interval: spark plug wrench to TIGHTENING TORQUE: Every 100 operating hours or 6 compress the washers. 9.8 –...

  • Page 124: Lubrication

    12. MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Inspection and Cleaning Measure the plug gaps with a wire-type feeler gauge. The gaps Installation and removal Wipe the outside of the engine should be 1.0 – 1.1 mm (0.039 – procedure of the Optional spark with a cloth dipped in clean oil. 0.043 in).
  • Page 125 12. MAINTENANCE TILT SHAFT TILT LOCK LEVER (each side) UPPER CYLINDER PIN/BUSH ENGINE COVER LOCK PLATE (LEFT) SWIVEL SHAFT PROPELLER SHAFT...
  • Page 126 12. MAINTENANCE ENGINE COVER LOCK SHIFT PIVOT/ ENGINE COVER LOCK PLATE (RIGHT) SHIFT LINK GUIDE PLATE (FRONT) TILT SHAFT THREAD TRIM/TILT ANGLE SENSOR* TILT BRACKET SWIVEL CASE LOWER CYLINDER PTT THRUST BUSH/COLLAR RECEIVER * Also apply grease to the rail part where the trim/tilt angle sensor arm moves.

  • Page 127: Fuel Filter With Water Separator (Low Pressure Side)

    12. MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTER WITH WATER Replacement interval: Every 400 operating hours or 2 SEPARATOR (LOW PRESSURE years. SIDE) FRONT STRIKER GUIDE COVER FUEL FILTER with WATER SEPARATOR (LOW PRESSURE SIDE) Water or sediment accumulated in the fuel filter with water separator GROMMET can cause loss of power or difficult PROJECTION...

  • Page 128: Inspection

    12. MAINTENANCE Inspection If water has collected in the fuel WARNING filter with water separator, refer to Gasoline is extremely page 127 to remove the strainer flammable, and gasoline vapor cup and empty the water that is can explode, causing serious inside the cup.

  • Page 129: Replacement

    12. MAINTENANCE Replacement O-RING (Replace) WATER SEPARATOR HOSE CLIPS FUEL FILTER SUSPENSION STRAP WATER SEPARATOR 2-PIN COUPLER (BLUE) SCREWS RELAY 7. Remove the three screws holding the fuel filter FUEL HOSES with water separator, remove the water or deposit from the inside of the cup. 1.

  • Page 130: Emission Control System

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

  • Page 131: Battery

    12. MAINTENANCE BATTERY • POISON: Electrolyte is WARNING poison. NOTICE Batteries produce explosive ANTIDOTE: gases: If ignited, an explosion • Battery handling differs – External: Flush thoroughly can cause serious injury or according to the type of the with water. battery and the instructions blindness.

  • Page 132: Battery Cleaning

    12. MAINTENANCE Battery Cleaning CAUTION POSITIVE (+) – 1. Disconnect the battery cable at NEGATIVE ( TERMINAL When disconnecting the TERMINAL the battery negative (–) battery cable, be sure to terminal, then at the battery disconnect at the battery positive (+) terminal. negative (–) terminal first.

  • Page 133: Fuse

    12. MAINTENANCE FUSE Power Harness WARNING FUSE HOLDER COVER • Never use a fuse with a different rating from that specified. Serious damage to the electrical system or a fire may result. POWER HARNESS • Disconnect the battery cable at the battery negative (–) terminal before BLOWN FUSE replacing the fuse.

  • Page 134: Main Fuse

    12. MAINTENANCE Main Fuse DESIGNATED FUSE: 7.5 A, 15 A, 30 A Replacement A spare fuse is located on the SPARE FUSES (7.5 A, 15 A, 30 A) reverse side of the junction box lid. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Remove the engine cover. 3.

  • Page 135: Main Fuses

    12. MAINTENANCE Fuse No. Rating Component(s) or Circuit(s) Protected MAIN FUSES 200 A ACG, Battery (7.5 A, 15 A, 30 A) 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...

  • Page 136: Acg Fuse

    12. MAINTENANCE ACG Fuse 3 A Fuse, 7.5 A Fuse NOTICE • Disconnect the battery cable ACG FUSE (200 A) 3 A FUSE 7.5 A FUSE at the battery terminal before checking or replacing the ACG fuse. Replacement A spare fuse is located in the fuse holder.

  • Page 137: Propeller Replacement

    12. MAINTENANCE PROPELLER REPLACEMENT Replacement ANTI-CAVITATION PLATE A spare fuse is located on the WARNING reverse side of the junction box Before replacing the propeller, lid. remove the emergency stop 1. Stop the engine. switch clip from the 2. Remove the engine cover. emergency stop switch to 3.

  • Page 138: Removal

    12. MAINTENANCE Removal Installation 7. Then, using a torque wrench, tighten the castle nut until the 1. Remove the cotter pin, unscrew Some propeller brands require first available groove in the the castle nut, remove the specific mounting hardware. Refer castle nut aligns with the cotter washer, and then remove the to your specific propeller...

  • Page 139: When Colliding With An Underwater Obstacle

    12. MAINTENANCE WHEN COLLIDING WITH AN UNDERWATER Note that the castle nut wrench is not included with the tool set that comes with the outboard motor. OBSTACLE Contact your Honda outboard motor dealer for If you hit an underwater obstacle while underway, additional tool information.

  • Page 140: Storage

    13. STORAGE FUEL Storage Procedure For longer service life of the outboard motor, have your WARNING NOTE: outboard motor serviced by an Gasoline spoils very quickly Gasoline is extremely authorized Honda outboard depending on factors such as light flammable, and gasoline vapor motor dealer before storage.
  • Page 141 13. STORAGE 1. Remove the engine cover (see 3) Use the primer bulb to supply 6) Confirm that there is no page 57). fresh gasoline to the vapor water or dirt mixed in with 2. Inspect the fuel filter with water separator.

  • Page 142: Vapor Separator Draining

    13. STORAGE Vapor Separator Draining 3. Place an approved gasoline VAPOR SEPARATOR container below the fuel drain DRAIN SCREW WARNING outlet. Gasoline is extremely 4. Loosen the drain screw on the flammable, and gasoline vapor vapor separator. can explode, causing serious 5.

  • Page 143: Engine Oil

    13. STORAGE ENGINE OIL BATTERY STORAGE • Keep flames and sparks 1. Change the engine oil (see page away, and do not smoke in NOTICE 116). the area. • Battery handling differs 2. Remove the emergency stop ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte according to the type of the switch clip from the emergency gets into your eyes, flush...

  • Page 144: Outboard Motor Position

    13. STORAGE OUTBOARD MOTOR (+) TERMINAL UPPER LEVEL POSITION – ) TERMINAL Power Harness Fuse : 40 A (with a spare fuse) LOWER LEVEL 1. Disconnect the battery cable at the battery negative (–) 3. Fill the battery with distilled terminal, then at the battery water to the upper level line.

  • Page 145: 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 146: Troubleshooting

    15. TROUBLESHOOTING First, do the following inspections yourself. If any troubles remain after that, take the outboard motor to an authorized Honda Outboard Motor dealer. Do not casually disassemble the outboard motor. WARNING SYSTEM COMES ON SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Overheat warning system comes on: Cooling water intake port Clean the cooling water intake port.
  • Page 147 15. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Clean the water separator (see page 125). Check the fuel tank and fuel line for water Water separator warning system comes on: Water has accumulated in the accumulation. If the buzzer sounds again, • Water separator warning buzzer sounds. water separator.

  • Page 148: Emergency Gear Shifting

    15. TROUBLESHOOTING EMERGENCY GEAR SHIFTING SHIFT PIVOT NEUTRAL MARK If shifting cannot be performed with the control lever and the shift actuator is electrically damaged or malfunctioning, manual shifting may be available. Perform the shift operation according to the following procedure, return to port at low speed and HOLE consult your servicing dealer.

  • Page 149: Specifications

    16. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BF300A Engine: Without oil filter replacement: 10.2 L (10.8 US qt, 9.0 Imp qt) Description BCAJ Oil capacity With oil filter replacement: Code 10.4 L (11.0 US qt, 9.2 Imp qt) Type Gear case: 1.72 L (1.82 US qt, 1.51 Imp qt) Overall length 1,120 mm (44.1 in)
  • Page 150 16. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BF350A Engine: Without oil filter replacement: 10.2 L (10.8 US qt, 9.0 Imp qt) Description BBYJ Oil capacity With oil filter replacement: Code 10.4 L (11.0 US qt, 9.2 Imp qt) Type Gear case: 1.72 L (1.82 US qt, 1.51 Imp qt) Overall length 1,120 mm (44.1 in) D.C.
  • Page 151 16. SPECIFICATIONS Noise and Vibration MODEL BF300A BF350A CONTROL SYSTEM R (Remote control) R (Remote control) Sound pressure level at operator’s ears 78 dB (A) 78 dB (A) (2006/42/EC, ICOMIA 39-94) Uncertainty 2 dB (A) 2 dB (A) Measured sound power level...

  • Page 152: 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 153 NORTH MACEDONIA POLAND SERBIA & Two Wheels ltd Fred Bobek d.o.o. MONTENEGRO Aries Power Equipment M50 Business Park, Ballymount HONDA MARINE Puławska 467 Fred Bobek d.o.o. Dublin 12 Put Gaćeleza 5b 02-844 Warszawa Tel.: +353 1 4381900 HR 22211 Vodice HONDA MARINE Tel.: +48 (22) 861 43 01...
  • Page 154 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 155: Declaration Of Conformity" Content Outline

    18. “UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY” CONTENT OUTLINE UK-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 SI 2008 No. 1597 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 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 156: Ec Declaration Of Conformity" Content Outline

    19. ”EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY” CONTENT OUTLINE 2006/42/EC on machinery, 2014/30/EU on electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-6-1: 2007, EN 55012:2007+A1:2009 Honda Motor Europe Ltd – Aalst Office Wijngaardveld 1 (Noord V) 9300 Aalst - Belgium...
  • Page 157 19. ”EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY” CONTENT OUTLINE...
  • Page 158 19. ”EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY” CONTENT OUTLINE...
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  • Page 161: Index

    INDEX Numerics BATTERY SWITCH OFF NOTIFICATION......48 1 LEVER SWITCH ............33, 83 BREAK-IN PROCEDURE ............76 3 A Fuse ..................134 7.5 A Fuse................134 CLEANING AND FLUSHING..........110 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION........15 ACG Fuse................134 Control and Feature Identification Codes ..... 2 ACG INDICATOR/BUZZER CONTROLS AND FEATURES..........22 Function................
  • Page 162 INDEX ENGINE COVER Disconnection ..............109 Lock lever ................45 FUEL PRIMING ................ 70 Removal/Installation............57 FUSE REPLACEMENT............131 ENGINE OIL ................59 Inspection and Refilling..........60 GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL......63 Recommended oil ............60 GEAR SHIFTING Storage................141 D1 type ................. 77 ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ........
  • Page 163 INDEX INDICATOR/BUZZER Installation................50 Operation................96 Storage Position............. 142 LUBRICATION...............122 OVERHEAT INDICATOR/BUZZER Function ................37 Operation ................96 Main Fuse................132 Over-rev Limiter..............100 MAINTENANCE..............112 OWNER’S MANUAL............113 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..........114 MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES....150 MANUAL RELIEF VALVE PGM-FI INDICATOR/BUZZER Function................40 Function ................
  • Page 164 INDEX TRANSPORTING..............109 REMOTE CONTROL BOX............ 17 TRIM SPT. Switch ..............35 REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION ......54 Trim Support Mode.............. 88 REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ......65 TRIMMING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR ......85 TROLL/DN Switch..............31 TROLLING CONTROL MODE..........82 SAFETY ..................
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