Mooring, Beaching, Launching - Honda Marine BF2D Owner's Manual

OPERATION
MOORING, BEACHING,
LAUNCHING
To raise the outboard motor out of
the water while the boat is moored, or
for maximum clearance when
beaching or launching, tilt the
outboard motor to the 75° position.
Stop the engine before tilting the
outboard motor. The 75° position is
not an operating position.
REAR CARRYING
HANDLE
STEERING
FRICTION BOLT
75°
FRONT
CARRYING
HANDLE
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1. Stop the engine and turn the fuel
valve lever to the OFF position.
2. Close the fuel tank vent by turning
the vent knob clockwise.
3. With the motor in the forward
position, tilt the outboard motor
using the front and rear carrying
handles on the engine cover. The
spring-loaded tilt lever will
automatically move into position
and hold the outboard motor when
it reaches approximately 75°.
4. Adjust the steering friction bolt to
keep the motor from moving.
Do not use the tiller handle as a
lever to raise the outboard motor.
Applying excessive f orce to the
tiller handle can damage it.
If the motor is tilted in the reverse
position, crankcase oil will enter
the cylinder and may cause
dif f icult starting or may prevent
the engine f rom being cranked.