Table Of Contents - Honda Outboard Motor BF40A/50A Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
1. OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
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2. COMPONENT
IDENTIFICATION ............................ 10
3. CONTROLS
TILLER HANDLE TYPE
Engine Start Button ............................................... 13
Shift Lever .............................................................
13
Choke Knob ........................................................... 13
Throttle Grip ..........................................................
14
Throttle Opening Indicator ....................................
14
Throttle Friction Knob ........................................... 14
Engine Stop Switch ............................................... 15
Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard .......................... 15
Oil Pressure Indicator Light .................................. 16
Overheat Indicator Light .......................................
16
REMOTE CONTROL TYPE
Remote Control Lever ........................................... 17
Neutral Release Lever ........................................... 18
Ignition Switch ...................................................... 18
Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard .......................... 19
Choke/Fast Idle Lever ...........................................
20
Manual Choke Knob.. ............................................
20
Oil Pressure Indicator Light/Buzzer.. .................... 21
Overheat Indicator Light/Buzzer.. ......................... 21
POWER TRIM/TILT TYPE
Power Trimflilt Switch .........................................
22
Power Tilt Switch (motor pan) .............................. 23
Trim Meter.. ........................................................... 23
Tachometer ............................................................
Manual Relief Valve.. ............................................
GAS ASSISTED TILT TYPE
Tilt Lever ...............................................................
CONTROLS (COMMON)
Tilt Lock Lever.. ....................................................
Trim Tab ................................................................
Anode Metal ..........................................................
Cooling System Indicator ......................................
Water Intakes .........................................................
Transom Angle Adjusting Rod.. ............................
Fuel Cap/Gauge/Vent Knob ..................................
Over-Rev Limiter ..................................................
4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Engine Cover Removal/Installation ......................
Engine Oil ..............................................................
Fuel Level ..............................................................
Fuel Recommendations .........................................
Oxygenated Fuels ..................................................
Propeller and Cotter Pin ........................................
Steering Friction Adjustment (common) ...............
Remote Control Friction Adjustment ....................
Other Checks
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Stern Bracket.. .....................................................
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Tool Kit ...............................................................
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5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Fuel Tank and Vent Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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