Installation - Honda BF75 Owner's Manual

4. INSTALLATION
TRANSOM HEIGHT
It is your responsibility to choose a
boat suitable for the engine (9.9
horsepower BFlOO, 7.5 horsepower
BF75).
M Do not exceed the boat
manufacturer's power recommen-
dation. Damage and injury may
result.
1. Installation Position
Install at the stern at the center line
of the boat.
2. Installation Height
Make sure that the transom height
is correct for the motor. Incorrect
installation height will reduce per-
formance.
The motor should be installed so
that the anti-cavitation plate is 2-5
cm (0.8-2.0 in) below the bottom
of the boat.
CAUTION: The water level must be
at least 4 inches above the anticavita-
tion plate, otherwise the water pump
may not receive sufficient cooling
water, and the engine will overheat.
3. Motor Attachment
Attach the stern bracket to the
transom and tighten the clamp
screws.
CAUTION: -.
While operating the boat, check
the tightness of the clamp screws
occasionally.
Tie a rope through the hole in
the stern bracket and secure the
other end of the rope to the
boat. This will orevent accidental
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STERN CENTER
I
2-5 cm
lO.8-2.0 in.)
ANTI-CAVITATION PLATE
loss of the motor.
ROPE