Fuel Cap/Gauge/Vent Knob; (Optional Fuel Tank); Overrev Limiter - Honda Outboard Motor BF115A Owner's Manual

3. CONTROLS (COMMON)
Fuel Cap/Gauge/Vent Knob
Before transporting or storing the fuel
(optional fuel tank)
tank, turn the vent knob fully clock-
VENT KNOB
wise to the closed position.
GAUGh
FUEL F'kLER CAP
The fuel gauge is part of the fuel cap.
The fuel
cap vent knob controls air
entering and leaving the fuel tank.
When refilling the fuel tank, turn the
vent knob counterclockwise to the
open position
and remove the
fuel cap.
Before transporting, storing or refill-
ing the fuel tank, inspect the condition
of the fuel cap gasket and replace if
necessary.
Anytime the fuel tank is in the boat
with the vent knob closed, discon-
nect the fuel hose connector from
the outboard motor (refer to page 49).
m Gasoline is highly
. -
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
l
Stop engine and keep heat,
sparks and flame away.
. Handle fuel only outdoors.
l
Wipe up spills immediately.
Overrev Limiter
This outboard motor is equipped with
an engine overrev limiter which limits
the maximum engine rpm. This overrev
limiter protects the engine from
mechanical damage.
The ovcrrcv limiter may be activated
by putting the propeller in a light load
condition or propeller ventilation.
When the overrev limiter is activated,
the engine rpm will become unstable
or erratic. Should this occur, reduce the
throttle opening and wait for the
engine rpm to stabilize, then increase
the throttle opening.
Lower the trim angle on high speed
turns to reduce the possibility of propeller
ventilation.
If the overrev limiter activates when
trim/tilt angle is correct, stop the
engine and check for mounting
problems and propeller damage.
If mounted improperly, fix it.
If the propeller is damaged, replace it.
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