Honda Outboard Motors BF25A Owner's Manual page 57

7. OPERATION
NO
INOTICE] To avoid damaging the
motor, use the utmost care when
mooring a boat, especially when its
motor is tilted up. Don't allow the
motor to strike against the pier or
other boats.
Motor angle
INCORRECT
"SQUAT"
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO
"PLOW"
CORRECT
L
GIVES MAXIMUM
PERFORMANCE
Motor angle controls boat trim. The
optimum boat trim is when the boat is
parallel with the water. If the boat is
not parallel with the water, adjust by
changing the position of the transom
angle adjusting rod (refer to page 22).
During operation, be sure:
l
The anti-ventilation plate remains
under water at all times.
l
Water flows from the cooling
system indicator.
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The load is evenly distributed.
Excessive or imbalanced loading will
affect the motor's water depth. Loading
too far forward will raise the motor out
of the water, reducing engine cooling.
Loading too much too far rearward will
push the motor deeper, reducing
performance.
The transom angle adjusting rod stops
the motors forward movement. The
motor should never be operated with
the transom angle adjusting rod re-
moved. Always check to be sure the
transom angle adjusting rod is locked
in place (refer to page 22).
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