Honda BF60A (2012) manual

PANTONE 288 CVC DIC F101 BLACK 背幅4mm 背幅4mm 背幅4mm B F 60 A ・ B F P 60 A Owner’ s Man ual 英 N HC AH EM3 31ZZ3610 00X31-ZZ3-6100 500.2011.04 Printed in China BF60-60P_AH-OM表紙_31ZZ3610 BF60-60P_AH-OM表紙_31ZZ3610 BF60-60P_AH-OM表紙_31ZZ3610 Includes US and Canadian Models[...]

− The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Keep this Owner’s Manual handy, so you can ref er to it a t any time. This Owner’s Manual is cons idered a perma nent part of the outboa rd motor and s hould rema in with the outboar d motor if[...]

1 INTRODUCTION Congratul ations on your s elect ion of a Honda outboard mot or. We are cert ain you will be please d with your purchas e of one of the f inest outboard m otors on the m arket. We want to help you get the bes t resul ts f rom your new outboard motor and to operate it saf ely . This manual contai ns inf ormation on how to do that; ple[...]

− − − − − − 2 A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY INTRODUCTION Saf ety Mes sages Saf ety Head ings Saf ety Labels Saf ety Section Instructions I MPORT AN T SAFET Y I NFORM AT I ON. O U TB O A R D M O TO R S A F E TY. Your saf ety a nd the saf et y of others are ve ry import ant. And usi ng this outboard m otor saf ely i s an impor tant responsibil[...]

3 CONTENTS ................................... OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY . 7 ................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . 7 ................................ SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS . 9 .................................. CONTROLS AND FEATURES . 13 CONTROL AND FEATURE ................................ IDENTIFICATION CODES . 13 .... COMPONENT AND CONTROL[...]

4 CONTENTS ................................................ OTHER FEATURES . 40 ..................................................... Overrev Limiter . 40 ............. Portable Fuel Tank (opti onal equipme nt) . 40 . Fuel Filler Cap Vent Kno b (optional equip ment) . 4 1 ................................................. Fuel Priming Bulb . 41 ....[...]

5 CONTENTS ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND ............................................. INSTALLATION . 79 ........................................ Engin e Oil Level Check . 80 ................................................ Engine Oil Change . 81 .............................. Engine Oil Rec ommendations . 82 ............................................[...]

6 CONTENTS TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER ................................................. INFORMATION . 118 ............................. TECHNICAL INFORMATION . 118 .................................... Serial Number Lo cations . 118 ................................................................. Battery . 119 ............... Emissi on Control System I[...]

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Operator Responsibility OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY It is the operator’s responsibility to provide the ne cessa ry saf eguards to prote ct people and proper ty. Know how to stop the e ngine quickly in case of emergency. Underst and the use of all cont rols. Attach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the op erato[...]

8 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Ref uel W ith Care OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY Gasoline is extremely f lammable, and gasol ine vapor c an explode . Ref uel outdoors, in a wel l- ventilated area, with the engine stopped. Neve r smoke near gasoline, and k eep other f lames and sparks awa y. Ref uel caref ully to avoid sp illing f uel. Av oid overf illin g the f u[...]

9 SAFETY LABEL LOCATION LRTA, LRTB and XRTA T ypes OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY READ OW NER’ S MANUAL EMERG ENCY ENGI NE STARTI NG The label sh own here contain s important saf ety inf ormation. P lease read it caref ully . This label is considered a perma nent part of your outboard m otor. If the label comes of f or becomes hard to r ead, conta ct an a[...]

＊ 10 LHTC and LRTC Types OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY READ OW NER’S MANUAL EMERG ENCY ENGI NE STARTI NG READ OW NER’S MANUAL These labels com e with the outboar d motor. The label sh own here contain s important saf ety inf ormation. P lease read it caref ully . This label is considered a perma nent part of your outboard m otor. If the label comes o[...]

11 OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY FUEL CAUTI ON PORTA BLE FUEL TAN K (optional equipm ent) 11/03/09 17:35:05 31ZZ3610_012[...]

Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Keep the fuel tank out of reach of children. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where t he engine is refueled or where g a s o l i n ei ss t o r e d . Do not overfill the[...]

＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ 13 CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES CONTROLS AND FEATURES Model Type Shaf t Le ngth Tiller Handle Remote Control Power Trim/Tilt Tachometer Rudder Meter Tilt [...]

14 COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS CONTROLS AND FEATURES LHT Type (tiller ha ndle) ENGI NE COVER LATCH ( f ront) TILLER HANDLE STERN BRACKE T MANUAL RELI EF VALVE ANODE TRIM TAB ANODE (each si de) ENGI NE COVER LATCH (rea r) POWER TILT SWITCH FLUSH PO RT CONNECT OR ENGINE OIL DRAIN BO LT ANTIV ENTILATION PLATE GEAR O IL DRAIN SCRE W COOLING WA TER [...]

15 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGINE OIL FILLER CA P ACG FUSE OIL LEVEL DIPST ICK SPARK PLUG CAPS ENGI NE SERIAL NUMBE R FUEL FILTER /WATER SEP ARATOR (inside str ainer cup) MAIN FUSE BOX ENGI NE HANGERS NMEA INTERF ACE COUPLE R 11/03/09 17:35:44 31ZZ3610_016[...]

16 CONTROLS AND FEATURES GEARSHIF T LEVER IGNITION SWITCH KEY IGNITION SWITCH EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH LANYARD THROTTLE GRIP THROTTLE FR ICTION ADJUST ER STEERING F RICTION ADJUST ER EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH CLIP FUEL HOSE POWER TRIM /TILT SWITCH EMERGEN CY STOP SWITCH TRL (Trolling) C ONTROL SWITCH INDICAT ORS (Oil p ressure, O verheat, Alte rnator,[...]

17 CONTROLS AND FEATURES LRT and XRT Types (rem ote control) ENGI NE COVER LATCH ( f ront) ANODE EXHAU ST PORT/WATER OUTLET POR T TRIM TAB ANODE (each si de) COOLING SY STEM INDICAT OR IDLE POR T ENGI NE COVER LATCH (rea r) POWER TILT SWITCH FLUSH PO RT CONNECT OR ENGINE OIL DRAIN BO LT ANTIV ENTILATION PLATE GEAR O IL DRAIN SCRE W COOLING WA TER I[...]

18 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ACG FUSE OIL LEVEL DIPST ICK SPARK PLUG CAPS FUEL FILTER /WATER SEP ARATOR (inside str ainer cup) ENGI NE SERIAL NUMBE R MAIN FUSE BOX ENGI NE HANGERS ENGINE OIL FILLER CA P NMEA INTERF ACE COUPLE R 11/03/09 17:36:02 31ZZ3610_019[...]

19 Remote Contr ol Box Side-Mount Control T ype (optional e quipment) CONTROLS AND FEATURES GEARSHIF T/THROTTLE CONTRO L LEVER POWER TRIM /TILT SWITCH SPARE EME RGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP CONTRO L LEVER FRICTI ON ADJUST ER EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH LANYARD EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH CLIP EMERGEN CY STOP SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH KEY IGNITION SWITCH BUZZER (in[...]

20 Portable Fuel Tank (optional e quipment) Fuel Tank Hose Assembly (standard equipment) CONTROLS AND FEATURES VENT KNO B FUEL GAUG E FUEL PRIMI NG BULB FUEL HOSE JOIN T (outboar d motor side) FUEL HOSE C ONNECTOR FUEL FILLER C AP PORTA BLE FUEL TAN K FUEL TA NK HOSE ASSEMBLY (stan dard equi pment) 11/03/09 17:36:17 31ZZ3610_021[...]

21 Trim Meter Digital Speedometer Tachometer Digital Tachomet er Rudder Meter [standard equipment (BFP60 A LRTB type)] [optional equipment (other LRT and XRT types)] Trolling Control Switch Panel [optional equipment (LRT and XRT types)] [optional equipment (LRT and XRT types)] (optional e quipment) (optional equipment) [standard equipment (LRT B ty[...]

22 CONTROLS LHT Type (tiller handle) CONTROLS AND FEATURES START ON EMERGEN CY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH CLIP EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH LANYARD EMERG ENCY STOP S WITCH CLI P IGNITION SWITCH KEY IGNITION SWITCH EMERG ENCY STOP S WITCH O O F F F F I gnitio n Switch Emer gency Stop Swit ch Clip and Emer gency S t op Switch Turning the [...]

23 CONTROLS AND FEATURES INCREAS E THROTTLE INDEX M ARK THROTTLE GRIP POINTER SPARE SW ITCH CLIP Th ro ttle Gri p The throttle grip controls en gine speed. An index mark on the tiller arm shows thro ttle position and is help f ul f or setting the th rottle correctly when starting (p. ). The emergency stop switch clip must be inserted in the emergen[...]

24 CONTROLS AND FEATURES THROTTLE GRIP RELEASE FIX THROTTLE FR ICTION ADJUST ER N (neut ral) R (reverse) F( f o r w a r d ) GEARSHIF T LEVER THROTTLE GRIP SLOWEST SLOWEST … Gear shif t Lever Th ro ttle Fri cti on A dj u s te r T he sh if t lever will not move un less the throttle grip is in the f ully c losed position. The gearsh if t lever is us[...]

25 CONTROLS AND FEATURES STEERING FR ICTION ADJU STER TO INCRE ASE FRICTI ON (LOCK) TO DECRE ASE FRICTI ON (FR EE) GEARSHIF T LEVER St eering F rict ion Ad j ust er The steering f rictio n adjuster adjusts steering resistance. Less f riction allows the ou tboard motor to turn more easily. More f riction he lps to hold a stea dy course while c ruisi[...]

26 Side-Mount Control T ype LRT and XRT Types (remot e control) (opti onal equipmen t) CONTROLS AND FEATURES EMERGEN CY STOP SWITCH O O F F F F O O N N IGNITION SWITCH SWI TCH CLIP START I gnitio n Switch Turning the ign ition switch key to the START position operates the starter motor. The key automatically retu rns to the ON position wh en releas[...]

27 CONTROLS AND FEATURES EMERG ENCY STOP S WITCH EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH CLIP SPARE SW ITCH CLIP EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH CLIP EMERGEN CY STOP SWITCH LANYARD EMERGEN CY STOP SWITCH LANYARD Emer gency Stop Swit ch Clip and Emer gency S t op Switch The emergency stop switch clip must be inserted in the emergency stop switc h in order f or the engine t[...]

28 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 30° T T H H R R O O T T T T L L E E O O P P E E N N I I N N G G T T H H R R O O T T T T L L E E O O P P E E N N I I N N G G MAXIMUM MAXIMUM M M I I N N I I M M U U M M M M I I N N I I M M U U M M R (REVERS E) SHIFT F (FORWARD) 30° N (NEUTRAL ) GEARSHIF T/THROTTLE CONTRO L LEVER SHIFT GEARSHIF T/THROTTLE CONTRO L LEVER NEU[...]

29 CONTROLS AND FEATURES FAST ID LE LEVER N (neut ral) MAXIMUM FAST IDL E LOWEST POSI TION Fast I d l e Lever Use the f ast idle lever to accelerate engine wa rm-up af ter s tarting the engine. Do not use t he f ast idle leve r when sta rting the e ngine. See page f or engine warm- up instruction s. The f ast idle lever allows y ou to incre ase the[...]

30 Common Co ntrols CONTROLS AND FEATURES POWE R TRIM/ TILT SWITCH P P r r e e s s s s D D N N t t o o t t r r i i m m o o r r t t i i l l t t t t h h e e o o u u t t b b o o a a r r d d m m o o t t o o r r d d o o w w n n . . Press UP to trim or tilt the out board motor u p. CONTRO L LEVER Press DN to trim or tilt the out board motor d own. POWER [...]

− 31 CONTROLS AND FEATURES POWER TILT SWITCH 60° 16° 4° 12° 0° (whe n transom angle is 12°) (VER TICAL LINE) TRIM ANGLE Power Til t Swit ch (engine pan) T he p ower trim/t ilt switch lo cated on the outboard (engine pan) i s not limite d by the tilt limit mechanism (optional equipment f or remote control types ) and will provide f ull range[...]

32 [standard equipment (LHT C type)] [optional e quipment (except LHTC and LRTB types)] [standard equipment (LRTB type)] CONTROLS AND FEATURES MANUAL (To relea se) POWER (To f i x) MANUAL REL IEF VALVE TROLLING CONTRO L SWIT CH RIGH T STERN B RACKET TROL LING CONTRO L SWIT CH SWITCH PANEL Manual Rel ief V al ve TRL (T rol l ing) Cont rol Swit ch Th[...]

33 CONTROLS AND FEATURES F F R R E E E E TILT LOCK LEVER F F I I X X UNLATCH ENGINE COVER LATCH (f ron t) (rear) L L O O C C K K FIX UNLATCH ENGINE COVER LATCH Engine Cover Lat ches Til t Lock Lever The tilt lock lever is used to support the outb oard motor in th e f ully-raised positi on. When the boat is to be moore d f or a long time, tilt the o[...]

34 CONTROLS AND FEATURES TRIM TAB TRIM TAB BOLT GEAR CAS E GROMMET TRIM TAB BOLT TRIM TAB BF60A models: BFP60A models: Trim Ta b Th e trim tab compen sates f or ‘‘torque steer,’’ w hich is a reaction of the outboa rd motor to pr opeller rotation. If uncompe nsated, t orque steer woul d make t he outboard m otor tend to t urn to one side. Wh[...]

35 Digital T achometer Tachometer INSTRUMENTS Trim Meter [optional equipment (LRT and XRT types)] (optional e quipment) (optional e quipment) CONTROLS AND FEATURES TRIM METER TACHOM ETER Digital Tac hometer inc ludes the f ollowing f unctions. Tachometer Hour Mete r Trim Meter Oil Pressure Ind icator Overheat Ind icator ACG Indicat or Ref er to the[...]

36 Digital Speedometer [optional equipment (LRT and XRT types)] Fuel Gauge Rudder Meter [optional equipment (other LRT and XRT types)] [standard equipment (BFP60 A LRTB type)] (optional e quipment) CONTROLS AND FEATURES FUEL GAUG E Digital Spe edomete r includes the f ollowing f unctions. Speedo meter Fuel Lev el Meter Voltmeter Tripmeter Fuel Inte[...]

37 INDICATORS Alternator (ACG) Indicato r Malf unction Indicator CONTROLS AND FEATURES (sid e-mount con trol) BUZZER (RED) (sid e-mount con trol) (RED) (RED) (RED) ACG INDICAT OR ACG INDICAT OR (intern al buzzer) MALFUNCTI ON INDICAT OR (intern al buzzer) MALFUNCTI ON INDICAT OR BUZZER LHT T ype L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s LHT T ype L R Ta n d X R TT[...]

38 Oil Pressure Indicator CONTROLS AND FEATURES (sid e-mount con trol) OIL PRE SSURE INDICAT OR (intern al buzzer) OIL PRE SSURE INDICAT OR (GREEN ) BUZZER (GREEN ) L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s LHT T ype T AK I NG CARE OF U NEX PECT ED PROBLEMS, When the o il pressure indicator is lit, oil pressure is OK. If oil pres sure becom es low, the indica tor [...]

39 Overheat Indicator Cooling System Indicator CONTROLS AND FEATURES (sid e-mount con trol) (RED) OVERHEA T INDICAT OR (intern al buzzer) OVERHEA T INDICAT OR (RED) BUZZER COOL ING SYST EM INDICAT OR L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s LHT T ype T AK I NG CARE OF U NEX PECT ED PROBLEMS T AK I NG CARE OF U N EXPECT ED PROBLEMS When the al ert trigge rs, the o[...]

40 Portable Fuel Tank Overrev Limiter OTHER FEATURES (optional e quipment) CONTROLS AND FEATURES The overrev limiter may be activ ated during op eration, limiting engine speed, i f the outboard motor i s trimmed or tilted up excessively, or when prop eller ventilation occurs during a s harp turn. The engine is e quipped with an overrev limiter to p[...]

41 Fuel Priming Bulb NMEA Interf ace Coupler CONTROLS AND FEATURES VENT KNO B O O P P E E N N C C L L O O S S E E FUEL FILLER C AP UP PRIM ING BULB INLET END (tank side ) NMEA INT ERFACE COUPLE R OUTLET END (outboar d motor s ide) Fuel Fil l er Cap V ent K nob (opt ional equipment) A priming bulb is built into th e f uel hose that c onnects the f u[...]

42 Anodes CONTROLS AND FEATURES ANODE (stern bra cket) ANODE (each si de) The anodes ar e made of a sa crif icial material that helps to p rotect the outboard mot or f rom corrosion. There ar e two anodes on the gear case, one o n the stern brack et and f our small anodes i n the water passa ges of the engi ne block. 11/03/09 17:40:17 31ZZ3610_043[...]

Improperly maintaining this outboard motor or failing to correct a problem before operation can cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously hurt or killed. Always perform a pre- operation inspection before each operation, and correct any problem. 43 ARE YOU READY TO GET UNDERWAY? Saf ety Knowledge IS YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY TO GO? BEFORE [...]

44 Saf ety Inspection Maintenance Inspection BEFORE OPERATION Look around the outboard mot or f or signs of oil or gas oline lea ks. Check that all f asteners are in place and securely tigh tened. Check that the battery f luid is betwee n the upper and lower le vels, and the b attery leads are conn ected securely. Make sur e a tool kit and the emer[...]

× × × 45 Tiller Handle Height/Angle Adjustment (LHT ty pe) BEFORE OPERATION HANDLE ANGL E: 13° Ref erence p oint HEIGHT ADJU STMENT BLOCK HANDLE ANG LE: 13 ° HANDLE ANGL E: 21° HANDLE ANGL E: 7° Install the height adj ustment bloc k so th at the selected an gle of the tiller handle is in this position. HANDLE ANGL E: 7° HANDLE ANG LE: 21° [...]

∼ ∼ 46 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS BREAK-IN PROCEDURE Break-in period: 10 hours Next 60 minut es: Next 8 hours: Next 45 minut es: First 15 minutes: OPERATION I MPORT AN T SAFET Y I NFORM AT ION BEFORE OPERAT I ON. To saf ely realize the f u ll potential of this out board motor, you need a comple te underst anding of its operat ion and a ce rtain[...]

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. 47 PORTABLE FUEL TANK (optional e quipment) OPERATION PORTA BLE FUEL TAN K FUEL TA NK HOSE ASSEMBLY (standar d equipment ) Place the por [...]

48 FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS OPERATION HOSE CLAM P (stai nless steel ) FUEL TA NK HOSE ASSE MBLY CONNECT OR (f uel ta nk side) FUEL TA NK HOSE ASSEMBLY HOSE PLUG FUEL HOSE HOSE CLAMP FUEL HOSE JOINT FUEL HOSE (outboar d motor side) BARB ARROW PRIMIN G BULB (outboar d motor side) Connect the f uel ta nk hose assembly conn ector to the tank, as shown. Be[...]

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. 49 FUEL PRIMING INFREQUENT OR OCCASIONAL USE OPERATION UP OUTLET END (outboar d motor) PRIM ING BULB INLET END (t ank) If your outboar d [...]

50 STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATION EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH LANYARD EMERG ENCY STOP S WITCH N (neut ral) GEARSHIF T LEVER EMERGEN CY STOP SWITCH CLIP LHT Type ( til l er hand l e) The engine wil l not start or r un unless the eme rgency s top switch clip is in the emergency stop switch. Check the p osition of the g earshif t lever. It must b e in the [...]

51 OPERATION START POSI TION POINTER THROTTLE GRIP ON O O F F F F START IGNITION SWITCH KEY U sing th e electric sta rter f or more than 5 seconds at a time wi ll overhe at the starter motor and can damage it. T urning the igniti on switch key to the ST ART position wh ile the engine is runni ng can d amage the starter motor and f lywhe el. Turn th[...]

− 52 OPERATION T AK I NG CARE OF U NEX PECT ED PROBLEMS If the engine is not properly warmed up bef ore rais ing the engine spe ed, the buzzer and overhe at ind ic ator may activate and the engine spe ed will be automaticall y reduced. T he co oling system ma y f reeze in areas whe re the temperature reaches 32°F (0°C) or bel ow. Cruising at hi[...]

53 Side-Mount Control T ype (optional e quipment) OPERATION N( n e u t r a l ) CONTRO L LEVER EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH CLIP EMERGEN CY STOP SWITCH EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH LANYARD L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) The engine wil l not start or r un unless the eme rgency s top switch clip is in the emergency stop switch. The emergency stop[...]

54 OPERATION FAST IDL E RANGE O O F F F F ON START IGNITION SWITCH KEY START (LOW EST POSI TION) U sing th e electric sta rter f or more than 5 seconds at a time wi ll overhe at the starter motor and can damage it. T urning the igniti on switch key to the ST ART position wh ile the engine is runni ng can d amage the starter motor and f lywhe el. Th[...]

− 55 OPERATION MAXIMUM FAST IDL E FAST IDL E RANGE T AK I NG CARE OF U NEX PECT ED PROBLEMS If the engine is not properly warmed up bef ore rais ing the engine spe ed, the buzzer and overhe at ind ic ator may activate and the engine spe ed will be automaticall y reduced. T he co oling system ma y f reeze in areas whe re the temperature reaches 32[...]

× × 56 EMERGENCY STARTING OPERATION NOTE: (rear) (f ron t) ENGINE COVER LATCH 6 25 mm BOLTS ENGINE COVER LATCH UNLATCH UNLATCH ALTE RNATOR COVER If the battery is discharged o r the star ter motor is inopera tive, you can star t the engine manua lly using the emer gency sta rter r ope supplie d with the outboar d motor. Turn the engine switch key[...]

− − Exposed moving parts can cause injury. Do not operate the outboard motor without the engine cover. Use extreme care when installing the engine cover. 57 OPERATION KNOT ALTE RNATOR PULLEY D D i i r r e e c c t t i i o o n n t t o o p p u u l l l l EMERGEN CY STARTER R OPE EMERGEN CY STARTER R OPE T AK I NG CARE OF U NEX PECT ED PROBLEMS Set [...]

58 OPERATION If the f ast idle cont rol(s) was use d to sta rt the e ngine, ret urn the control(s) to the no rmal operating position as the engin e warms up. During the w arm-up pe riod, chec k the oil pres sure indic ator (p. ), overhea t indicat or (p. ), and cooling sys tem indic ator (p. ). Leave the a lterna tor cover of f , but insta ll the e[...]

59 STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Sto pping Side-Mount Control T ype (optional e quipment) OPERATION EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH CLIP EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH LANYARD PULL EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH CLIP PULL EMERG ENCY STOP S WITCH EMERG ENCY STOP S WITCH EMERGEN CY STOP SWI TCH LANYARD L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) LHT Type ( til l [...]

60 Normal Eng ine Stopping Side-Mount Control T ype (optional e quipment) OPERATION SLOW THROTTLE GRIP N (neut ral) GEARSHIF T LEVER N( n e u t r a l ) CONTRO L LEVER L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) LHT Type ( til l er hand l e) Af ter cruisin g at f ull thro ttle, cool down the engine by idling f or a f ew minute s bef ore stopping t[...]

61 Side-Mount Control T ype OPERATION O O F F F F IGNITION SWITCH KEY O O F F F F IGNITION SWITCH KEY L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) LHT Type ( til l er hand l e) Turn the ignition switch k ey to the OFF position to stop the engin e. In the event tha t the engine does not stop when the ign ition switch key is t urned to the OFF posit[...]

62 GEARSHIFT AND THROTTLE OPERATION OPERATION POINTER SLOW THROTTLE GRIP F( f o r w a r d ) N (neut ral) R (reverse) THROTTLE FRIC TION ADJUSTER THROTTLE GRIP FIX RELEASE LHT Type ( til l er hand l e) To shif t gears, tu rn the throttle grip to the SLOW positio n; then move the gearshif t lever to select the F (f o rward), N (neutral), or R (revers[...]

63 Side-Mount Control T ype OPERATION F( f o r w a r d ) N (neut ral) R (reverse) CONTRO L LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER CONTRO L LEVER FRICTI ON ADJUST ER TO INCRE ASE FRICTI ON TO DECRE ASE FRICTI ON L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) To shif t gears, mo ve the control lev er to select the F (f orward), N (neutral), or R (reve rse) gea r[...]

64 STEERING OPERATION Move the t iller handle to the right . Move the t iller handle to the left. RIGH T TURN L EFT TURN FRICTI ON PLATE To in crease fr ic t io n (LOCK) To decrea se fr ic t io n (FR EE) STEERING F RICTION ADJUST ER L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) St eering F rict ion Ad j ust er LHT Type ( til l er hand l e) Do not a[...]

− 65 CRUISING Engine Speed Trim OPERATION Exces sive trim /tilt angle during operation ca n cause prope ller venti lation, overhe ating, and water pump d amage. T his type of damage is not cover ed by t he (p. ). 130 If , f or example, t he outboard motor is tilted excessively or propeller ventilation o ccurs during a sharp turn, the engine m ay [...]

66 Side-Mount Control T ype OPERATION POWER TRIM /TILT SWITCH CONTRO L LEVER BOW TOO LOW DUE TO 1. 2. BOW TOO HIGH DUE TO 1. 2. POWE R TRIM/ TILT SWITCH P P r r e e s s s s D D N N t t o o t t r r i i m m o o r r t t i i l l t t t t h h e e o o u u t t b b o o a a r r d d m m o o t t o o r r d d o o w w n n . . Press UP to trim o r tilt the out boa[...]

67 Trolling Speed Control [standard equipment (LHT C type)] [optional e quipment (except LHTC and LRTB types)] [standard equipment (LRTB type)] OPERATION TRL (Trolling) C ONTROL SWITCH TRL (Tr olling) CONTR OL SWITCH SWITCH PANEL DN: Reduce engine s peed UP: Increa se engine spe ed Place t he outboard motor in-ge ar with the thro ttle control in th[...]

68 TRIM TAB OPERATION TRIM TAB BOLT TRIM TAB PROP ELLER GEAR CAS E GROMMET TRIM TAB BOLT TRIM TAB BF60A models: BFP60A models: TR IM TA B A D JU S TME NT If ste ering ef f ort is not equa l in both direc tions, adj ust the trim t ab to compensate f or ‘‘torq ue steer,’’ which is the re action of the outboard motor to p ropeller rotation. Ad[...]

− 69 SHALLOW WATER OPERATION OPERATION 12° 4° 16° (whe n transom angle is 12°) 60° TILT ANGLE TRIM ANGLE 0° (VER TICAL LINE) An excess ive trim/ tilt angle during operation ca n cause prope ller venti lation, overhe ating, and water pump d amage. T his type of damage is not cover ed by t he (p. ). 130 When operatin g in shallow water, use t[...]

70 MOORING, BEACHING, LAUNCHING OPERATION POWER TILT SWITCH TILT LOCK LEVER (lock posit ion) STE RN BRACKET F F R R E E E E L L O O C C K K Do not attempt to use the power tilt switc h to tilt the outboard motor d own while the t ilt lock lever is in t he LOCK position. Damage to the power tilt system ma y occur. To lower the outboard moto r, tilt [...]

71 OPERATION MANUAL REL IEF VALVE RIGH T STERN B RACKET POWER (To f i x) MANUAL (To relea se) The outboard mo tor can also be tilted manual ly af ter openi ng the manua l reli ef valve. Thi s f eature ena bles the outboard mo tor to be tilted up or down when no batt ery is c onnected. Be sure the valv e is closed bef o re operat ing the outboa rd m[...]

Improperly maintaining this outboard motor or failure to c orrect a problem before operation can cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this Owner’s Manual. 72 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE Maintena nce, replacement, or repair of the emissio[...]

− − − Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures and precautions in the Owner’s Manual. 73 MAINTENANCE SAFETY Saf ety Precautions Burns f rom hot pa rts. Injury f rom moving parts . Carbon monoxide poisoni ng f rom engine exhaust. SERVICING Y[...]

× × 74 TOOL KIT and OWNER’S MANUAL EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR 8 12 mm WRENCH 10 14 mm WRENCH OIL CHECK SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS/FLAT SCREWDRIVER SCREWDRIVER HANDLE PLIERS SPARK PLUG WRENCH 10 mm BOX WRENCH SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP FUSE PULLER TOOL BAG OWNER’S MANUAL EMERGEN CY STARTER R OPE The tool kit can be u[...]

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ − − 75 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR (2) (2) (2) (1) (2) (2) (2) (1) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (7) 80 81 83 84 95 94 85 86 93 Distributor’s Li mited W arranty Follow the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE table and service your outboard motor accordingly. Pl[...]

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 76 SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD Perform at every indicated month or oper ating hour interval, whichever come s f irst. ITEM Fuel f ilter (Low pressur e side) Fuel f ilter (High pressu re side) Fuel line Battery and cable connection Bolts and nuts Cr[...]

77 TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR TRIM TAB BOLT LEFT TRIM TAB TRIM TAB GEAR CAS E GROMM ET TRIM TAB BOLT L L E E F F T T LEFT BF60A models: BFP60A models: The trim tab compen sates f or ‘‘torque steer,’’ w hich is a reaction of the outboa rd motor to pr opeller rotation. If uncompe nsated, t orque steer woul d make t he [...]

78 SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR RIGHT TRIM TAB TRIM TAB BOLT R R I I G G H H T T TRIM TAB TRIM TAB BOLT GEAR CAS E GROMM ET RIGHT BF60A models: BFP60A models: If less ef f ort is requ ired to make righ t turns, mov e the back of th e trim tab right. Adjust the trim tab in small increments, and retest steering ef f ort with the boa t evenly l oade[...]

79 MANUAL RELIEF VALVE ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR MANUAL REL IEF VALVE (f ron t) (rear) POWER (To f i x) MANUAL (To relea se) RIGH T STERN B RACKET UNLATCH FIX ENGINE COVER LATCH ENGINE COVER LATCH UNLATCH F F I I X X The eng ine cover latches f asten the engine cove r to the outboard motor . To remove the [...]

80 Engine Oil Level Check SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT OIL LEVEL DIP STICK OIL FILLER CAP Running the engi ne with a low oil level can ca use engine d amage. Check the engine oi l level with the engine st opped and the outboard motor in the ver tical posi tion. Remove the dip stick and wipe it clean. Insert the dip stick a[...]

17 lbf·ft (23 N·m , 2.3 kgf·m) 81 Engine Oil Chan ge SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR GUIDE SEAL ING WASHE R D D R R A A I I N N B B O O L L T T Improper d ispos al of engine oil can be harmf ul to the environment. If you change your own oil, please dispose of the used oil properly. Put it in a se aled container, and take it to a recycling cent er[...]

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 2.7 US qt (2.6 L) 2.9 US qt (2.7 L) 82 Engine Oil Recommendatio ns SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR With the outboard mo tor in a verti cal posit ion, f ill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick (p. ) with the recommended oil. Engine oil re f ill capaci ty: Without oil f ilter change: With oil f ilter change: Insta ll and lock t[...]

LMAR6C-9 (NGK) 83 Spark Plug Service SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR SPARK PLUG CAPS SPARK PLUG W RENCH 10 mm B OX WRENCH New plug Plug needing repla cement Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage. Disconne ct the spa rk plug caps f rom the spark plugs . Remove the spa rk plugs with a spark pl ug wrench a nd 10 mm box wrench. Unlatc h and remo[...]

− −− − − 0.031 0.035 in (0.8 0.9 mm) 84 SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR SIDE ELECTR ODE SEAL ING WASHE R 0.031 0.035 in (0.8 0.9 mm) INSULA TOR Loose spark plugs can overheat and damage the engine. Overtighte ning the spark plugs can damage the thread s in the cylind er head . Af ter each spark p lug seats, tighten with a spa rk plug wrenc[...]

85 Lubrication Points SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR THROTTLE ROD/LINK THROTTLE ARM/ LINK/PIVOT/PLA TE TILT SHAFT UPPER SWIVEL CASE PROPELLER SHAFT LOWER SWI VEL CASE TILLER HANDLE (LHT type) T o prevent corro sion, apply anticorrosion oil to p ivot surf aces whe re grease cannot penetrate . Apply Honda Mar ine Corrosion Inhi bitor (or equiva lent)[...]

86 SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR LOWER CYLINDER BUSHING/COLLAR UPPER CYLINDER PIN/BUSHING TILT LOCK LEVER (each side) SHIFT LINK BRACKET/ SHIFT PIVOT/SHIFT ARM/LINK P IN/PIVOT PLATE/SLIDE PIV OT/ CLICK SP RING ROLLER 11/03/09 17:48:10 31ZZ3610_087[...]

6.6 US gal (25 L) 87 REFUELING (optional e quipment) Portable Fuel Tank SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR VENT KNO B O O P P E E N N PRESSU RE RELIEF TAB PRESS FUEL FILLER C AP FUEL FILLER C AP PRESSU RE RELIEF TAB FUEL GAUG E Press down the pre ssure rel ief tab, and then tu rn the f uel f iller cap 1/4 counterc lockwise . Release t he pressure relie[...]

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. 88 Using the f uel tank mounted in the boat . SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR C C L L O O S S E E SAFE F ILL LEVEL VENT KNO B FUEL FILLER [...]

89 FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rati ng of 86 or higher. SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR Your outboard motor i s certi f ied to operat e on unleade d gasoline . Unleaded g asoline produ ces f ewer engine a nd spark plug de posits a nd extends e xhaust sys tem lif e. Never use stale or co ntaminated gasoline or an oil[...]

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. 90 Fuel Filter/Water Separator Inspection and Service SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR FUEL TA NK HOSE ASSEMBLY CONNECT OR The f u el f ilt[...]

91 SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR FUEL F ILTER (inside str ainer cup) FUEL FILTER B RACKET FUEL HOSES SUSPEN SION STRAP HOSE CLIPS (commercia lly available) FUEL F ILTER ASSEMBLY CLAMPS FUEL F ILTER (inside str ainer cup) FUEL HOSES SUSPEN SION STRAP Inspect the f ilter f o r water and/ or sediment accumu lation. If wate r and/ or se diment are pre[...]

2.2 lbf·ft (3 N·m, 0.3 kgf ·m) 92 SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR O-RING FUEL F ILTER STRAI NER CUP FILTER BODY FLOAT (red ring ) PROJEC TIONS Touch the suspension strap to the low er f ace of the f ilter body. Align the ce nter of the two fuel hoses and the arrow of the suspension strap r ib. Unscrew the strain er cup f ro m the f ilter body. Th[...]

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. 93 Portable Fuel Tank and Tan k Filter Cleaning (optional e quipment) SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR Fuel Tank Empty the por table f uel [...]

94 Anode Replacement SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR ANODE (stern bra cket) ANODE (each si de) 5 mm SCRE WS (4) FUEL TA NK FILTER JOINT (Fue l Hose Conn ector) FUEL TA NK FILLER CONNECT OR GASKET Fuel T ank Fil ter Painting or coati ng the anod e s will def eat their purpose and will le ad to rust and corrosion damage to the outboard motor. T he ano[...]

33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m) 25 lbf·ft (35 N·m , 3.5 kgf·m) 0.7 lbf·ft (1 N·m, 0.1 kgf ·m) 95 Propeller Replacement SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR Removal In s ta lla ti on Do not tighten the castle nut above th e TIGHTENING TOR Q UE LIM IT , or the propeller and shaf t may be dam a ge d. TIG H TE NI NG TO R Q UE L IM IT: Bef ore replac [...]

96 SERVICING YOUR O UTBOARD MOTOR COTTER PIN THRUS T WASHER CASTL E NUT COTTER PIN (stai nless) SPACER (BF60A m odels only) PLAIN WASHER MARINE GRE ASE PROP ELLER (optional equipme nt) Be sure to replace th e cotter pin with a new one. Use a Honda Genuine s tainles s stee l cotter pi n or equivalent cotte r pin and bend t he pin ends as shown. Note[...]

97 Cleaning and Flushing CLEANING AND FLUSHING HO2 SENSOR Fl ushing W it h a Gar d en Ho se (commercial l y avail abl e) Cl eaning Do not run the engine whe n f lushing the outboard motor with a garden hose or the outboard motor may be dam a ge d. Do not apply wate r or corrosion inhibit or d irectly t o the electr ical components under the engine [...]

98 CLEANING AND FLUSHING EXHAUS T PORT FLUSH PO RT CONNECT OR GARDEN H OSE GARDEN H OSE JO INT (Commercia lly available) FLUSH PO RT CONNECT OR FLUSH PO RT CONNECT OR Turn on the f res h water suppl y and f lush the outboard mot or f or at least 10 minu tes. Af ter f lushing, disconne ct the garden hos e and re connect t he f lush port connec tor. [...]

99 Fuel STORAGE Ad d ing a Fuel St abil izer Depending on the region where you operate your outboard, f u el f ormulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deteriorati on and oxid ation c an occur in as little as 15 d ays and may cause damage to the f uel system. Please check wit h your servicin g dealer f or local storage recomme nd ation[...]

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. 100 STORAG E DRAIN TUB E VAPOR SEPARAT OR TUBE CLA MPER DRAIN SCRE W Dr aining t he Fuel Syst em Disconne ct the f uel tank hose asse mbl[...]

101 STORAG E Tilt the outboard motor up u ntil gasoline f lows out o f th e drain tube. Leave it in that po sition until the gasoli ne stops f lowing. Af ter thoroughly drai ning, tighten the drain screw securely. Check the d rained gasoline f or the presence of water or contaminatio n. If either is present, you will h ave to reassemble and run the[...]

−− 102 STORAGE PRECAUTIONS HOISTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR Engine Oil STORAG E HOIST HOOKS ENGINE HANGE RS Af ter th e outboard motor i s placed in stor age and dis connecte d f rom the hoist , install the e ngine cover. Select a well-ventilated storage area. If possi ble, avoid stora ge area s with high humidit y. Disconne ct the outboard motor f [...]

103 REMOVAL FROM STORAGE STORAG E PROTEC TOR OUTBOAR D MOTOR STAND (commercia lly available) ( S t a r b o a r ds i d et u r n e dd o w na ss h o w n . ) BEFORE OPERAT I ON Any other horizontal storage posi tion may cause damage to the outboard motor or oil le akage. If the outb oard motor will be remove d f rom the boat f or storage, we recommend [...]

104 WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLED ON BOAT WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED FROM BOAT TRANSPORTING To decrea se fr ic t io n (FR EE) STEERING FR ICTION ADJU STER To in crease fr ic t io n (LOCK) OUTBOAR D MOTOR SUPP ORT BAR (commercia lly available) LHT T ype ( ti ller h a n dle ) L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) Al l Types Secure the ou tbo[...]

105 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Check emergency stop switch clip. Clip not ins erted i n emergenc y stop switch. Insert clip in emergency stop switch. Possible C ause ENGINE WILL NOT START Correction Check contr ol positions. Gearshi f t lever or control l ever not in neutra l position. Throttle grip not in START position (tiller handl e typ[...]

− 106 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Correction Possible C ause ENGINE WILL NOT START (conti nued) Check f uel. Out of f uel. Ref u el (p. ). Open f uel f iller cap vent (p . ). Fuel vent cl osed (porta ble f uel tank optiona l equipment ). Fuel hose n ot primed. Squeeze priming bulb (p. ). Fuel f ilter o r f uel tank f ilter clogged. Replace[...]

107 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Correction Possible C ause ENGINE WILL NOT START (conti nued) Check bat tery. Battery conne ctions l oose or corrode d. Batter y discharge d. Clean and tighten b attery connect ions. Recharge battery . Check f uses. Replace f use(s) (p. ). Remove a nd inspect spark plugs . Spark plugs f aulty, f ouled, or impr[...]

− 108 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Correction Possible C ause HARD STARTING OR STALLS AFTER STARTING Check control po sitions. Turn throttle grip to START position (p. ). Check f u el. Fast idle lever raised (remo te control / side -mount type) . Open f uel f iller cap vent (p . ). Throttle grip not in START position (tiller handl e type). [...]

109 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS HARD STARTING OR STALLS AFTER STARTING (conti nued) Take outboa rd motor to a n authoriz ed Honda Marine de aler, or ref er to the s hop manual. Faulty ther mostat or wat er pump. Replac e or repair f aulty components as necessary. Check water i ntake scree ns. Wate r intake scre ens clogged. Clean wate r inta[...]

110 Electric Starter Will Not Operate FUSES Battery Will Not Charge TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS FUSE CASE L ID FUSES ( 1 0A ,1 5A ,3 0A ) SPARE ACG FUSE (40 A) ACG FUSE CASE L ID SPAR E FUSES ( 1 0A ,1 5A ,3 0A ) ACG FUSE (40 A) The 10A, 15A, and 30A f uses prote ct the electric starter relay and related circuits. A 40A ACG f use protect s t[...]

− 10 A, 15 A, 30 A 111 Fuse Replacement TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS FUSE P ULLER (supplied in t he tool bag) BLOWN FUSE Mai n Fu se N ever use a f use with a r ating grea ter than specif ied . Serious d amage to th e electrical syst em could resul t. Disconne ct the battery cable at the battery negativ e ( ) terminal bef ore replaci ng the[...]

40 A 112 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS SPARE ACG FUSE (40 A) ACG FUSE CASE LI D ACG FUSE (40 A) ACG Fuse Stop the engine and dis connect the battery cable. Remove the e ngine cover. Remove the f use case lid. Remove the o ld f use. Install a ne w f use with the ‘‘40A.’’ ACG FUSE RATING: Be sure the f use case lid is securely locked . R[...]

113 Digital T achometer OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR GOES OFF AND ENGINE SPEED IS LIMI TED Side-Mount Control T ype [optional equipment (LRT and XRT types)] (optional e quipment) TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS (GREEN ) (intern al buzzer) (GREEN ) BUZZER L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) LHT Type ( til l er hand l e) If oil pres sure becom[...]

114 OVERHEAT INDICATOR COMES ON AND ENGINE SPEED IS LIMI TED Side-Mount Control T ype (optional e quipment) TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS (RED) (intern al buzzer) BUZZER (RED) L R Ta n d X R TT y p e s (remot e cont rol ) LHT Type ( til l er hand l e) If the throttle is closed suddenly af ter f ull throttle o peration, engin e speed may drop b[...]

115 Digital T achometer [optional equipment (LRT and XRT types)] TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS COOL ING SYST EM INDICAT OR If the engi ne overheat s, the overhe at indica tor will come on, and the engine wi ll stop in 20 s econds af te r the engine p rotection system limits engine spe ed. If you are at c ruising speed, en gine speed will d ecr[...]

− 116 SUBMERGED OUTBOARD MOTOR TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS EMERGEN CY STARTER R OPE W hen cranking the engine with an open igniti on circuit ( spark plugs remove d f rom the ignition circuit) , remov e the clip f rom the emergency sto p switch to pr event possibl e damage to the ignition system. Change the engi ne oil as descr ibed on p. .[...]

117 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Running the outboard motor without suf f ici ent cool ing wate r will d amage the water pump and overheat the engine. Pour a teas poon of engine oil into each spark plug h ole, and then pu ll the emergency starter rope sev eral times to lubricate th e inside of the cylinde rs. Reinstall the spark plug s and al[...]

118 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Locations TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ENGI NE SERIAL NUMBE R PRODUCT IDENTIF ICATION NUMBER RIGH T STERN B RACKET Engine ser ial number : Product ide ntif ication numbe r: Date of pu rchase: Record the produc t identif ica tion number, the e ngine seri al number, and the date of purchase in the s pace [...]

− 12V 52Ah/ 5HR (65Ah/20HR) (CCA420A) 119 Battery Minimum Requirements Emission C ontrol Syste m Inf ormation TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION WARNING: Wash your hands af ter handling. Source of Emissions I gnition T iming Cont rol Syst em Be caref ul to avo id conn ecting the bat tery in rever se polarit y, as this will damage the battery-c h[...]

120 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION Tamper ing and Al t ering PGM-FI System The U .S. an d Cal if or nia Cl ean Air Act s Tampering with or altering th e emission con trol system may increase emissions beyond the legal limit. Among th ose acts that constitute tampering are: Removal or alteration of any p art of the inta ke, f uel, or exhaus t s[...]

121 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION Repl acement Part s Probl ems T hat May Af f ect Emissions Maint enance If you are aware of any of the f ollowing symptoms, have your engine insp ected and repaired by your servi cing deale r. Hard starting or stalling af ter star ting. Rough idle. Misf iri ng or backf iring under load. Af terburning (ba ckf [...]

122 Star Label The Symbol f or Cleaner Mari ne Engines: Cleaner Air and Wate r - Better Fuel Economy - Longer Emissio n Warranty - US, Puerto Ric o, and US Virgin Islands TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION The St ar Lab el means Cl eaner M ar ine Engine f o r healthier lif estyle an d environmen t. burns up to 3 0 - 40 percent less gas and oil tha[...]

123 One Star Low Emission Two Stars Very Low Emission Three Stars Ultra Low Emission Four Stars Super Ultra Low Emission TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION The one-st ar label ide ntif ies engines t hat meet the Ai r Resource s Board’s Persona l Water craf t and Outboar d marine engi ne 2001 exhaust emi ssion standa rds. Engines me eting these s[...]

− − −− − ＊ ＊ 8°, 12°, 16°, 20°, 24° Dog type (Forward-Neutral-Reverse) mechanical type Water exhaust Water cool ing with thermostat 12V 20A ULTRA · LOW EMISSION API standard (GL-4) SAE 90 outboard motor gear oil electrical type BF60A BBFJ LHT LRT XRT 33.5 in (851 mm) 30.6 in (777 mm) 16.4 in (417 mm) 5,000 6,000 rpm 4s t r o k e[...]

− − −− − ＊ ＊ Water cool ing with thermostat ULTRA · LOW EMISSION API standard (GL-4) SAE 90 outboard motor gear oil Water exhaust mechanical type electrical type Dog type (Forward-Neutral-Reverse) 8°, 12°, 16°, 20°, 24° BFP60A BBFJ LRT XRT 31.2 in (792 mm) 16.4 in (417 mm) 57.2 in (1,453 mm) 62.2 in (1,580 mm) 20.9 in (531 mm) 2[...]

−− ± ± ± No other adjus tment is needed 0.031 0.035 in (0.8 0.9 mm) 850 50 rpm 0.17 0.02 mm 0.28 0.02 mm S e ep a g e8 3 See shop manual See shop manual Exhaust: Intake: 126 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION BF60A/BFP60A Tune up S p a r kp l u gg a p Idle speed Other specifications Valve clearance 11/03/09 17:56:56 31ZZ3610_127[...]

− 127 CONSUMER INFORMATION Honda Publications Custom er Service Inf ormation TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION American Hon da Motor Co. , Inc. Honda Canada Inc. (United States, Puerto Rico , and U.S. Virgin Islands) Accessor y Catal og Part s Cat al og Cont act ing H ond a Shop M anual This manua l provides compl ete, illustrated parts lists. [...]

128 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION Warra nty C ov e rag e Pleas e include the f ollowing inf ormati on in your communi cation: Model and c omplete s erial num ber Date of purchase Name and location of sellin g dealer Name and location of serv icing dealer (if dif f eren t) A deta iled des cription of your concerns Your new Honda is cove red by[...]

129 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION W arr ant y Service As the owner of a Honda produc t, your ser vicing dea ler ma y ask you to authori ze an inspec tion. If the problem is c overed under wa rranty, your deale r will perf orm any warranty repairs f or you at no cost. However, you may be res ponsible f or additiona l non-warra nty charges . If[...]

130 United states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Warr anty Statements Distributor’s L imited Warra nty TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION The American Honda Distributor’s Limited Warranty a pplies to outboards purchased in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Is lands. The Honda Canada Distribut or’s Wa rranty appl ies to outb[...]

131 To Qualif y f or This Warranty: What Americ an Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: To Obtain Warra nty Service: TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION Contacting Honda The Honda Outboard Mot or must be purchas ed f rom Americ an Honda or a de aler aut horized by Ame rican Honda to sell Honda Outboa rd Motors in the United State s, Puerto [...]

‘‘ ’’ ’ 132 Exclusions: Disclaimer of consequentia l damage and limitation o f implied warranties: TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION This war ranty does not extend to the f ollowing: Conditio ns caused by lack of rou tine maintenance or improper storag e (as outlined in th e Owner’s Manual) Conditions ca used by the use of propel ler [...]

133 To Qualif y f or This Warranty: What Americ an Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: Accessories and Replacemen t Parts TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION The accessories o r replacement parts must b e purchas ed f rom American Honda or a deal er, distr ibutor, or dist ributor’s de aler aut horized by Americ an Honda to sell those pro[...]

134 Disclaimer of consequentia l damage and limitation o f implied warranties: Exclusions: To Obtain Warra nty Service: TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION You must, at your expe nse, take the Honda Out board Motor product accessory or replacement part or the outbo ard motor or boat on which th e accessory or replacement part i s installed, and pro[...]

135 Emission C ontrol System Warran ty YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATION Calif o rnia MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE: All States TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION Your new Honda outboard e ngine compl ies wit h both the U.S. EPA and State of Cali f ornia emissi on regulations . Americ an Honda provides the sa me emis[...]

136 WARRANTY COVERAGE: OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY: TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION Contacting Honda As the outboard engi ne owner, you are res ponsible f or the perf ormance of th e required maint enance listed in your owner’s ma nual. Ameri can Honda Motor Co., Inc . recommends th at you retain all receip ts covering mainte nance on y[...]

137 TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: EXCLUSIONS: DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE AND LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION may be denied. If th e part in question is not related to the reas on that your engine re quires re pair, your cl aim will not be denied. You must ta ke your Honda outboa rd engine, along with your[...]

＊ ＊ 138 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS: TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION SYSTEMS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: Fuel Metering Evaporative Air Induction Ignition Lubricatio n system Crankcase Emi ssion Control Exhaust Valve Control Sys tem Miscel laneous Parts PARTS DESCRIPTION Carburetor assembly, Throttle body, Fuel injector, Fuel pump, [...]

139 WARRANTY PERIOD RETAILED ON OR AFTER APRI L 1, 2005: THIS WARRANTY COVERS Distributor’s Warranty Canada TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION HONDA CANADA INC., f or and on behalf of Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Tokyo, J apan, gives t he f ollowing written warranty on each new marine product manuf actur ed by Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Ja pan, distri buted[...]

140 THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE OWNER’S OBLIGATION TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION Any repairs req uired as a result of co llision, accident, stri king any objec t, misus e or lac k of require d maintenance; Any repairs required as a result of an y attachments, parts or de vices ins talle d by or repairs done b[...]

141 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORY WARRANTY ENTIRE WRITTEN WARRANTY DISCLAIMER NOTICE TO CONSUMER TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFO RMATION New genuine Honda replacement parts or accessories sold to a consume r or insta lled by an a uthorize d Honda Mari ne deale r which ar e not cover ed by the DISTRIBUTORS WARRANTY are warranted f or a period of one y[...]

142 INDEX ........................................... Alterna tor (ACG) Indica tor . 37 ........................................................................... Anodes . 42 .............................................................. Replacement . 94 ............. ARE YOU READY TO GET UNDERWAY? . 43 ............................................[...]

143 INDEX ......................................... Gearshif t Lever (LHT Type) . 24 Gearshif t/ Throttle Co ntrol Lever (LRT and XRT Types) ......................................... Side-M ount Control Type . 28 ......... GEARSHIFT AND THROTTLE OPERATION . 62 ............................................................... Fast Idle Le ver . 29 Fue[...]

144 INDEX .................................................... Oil Press ure Indicat or . 38 OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR GOES OFF AND .............................. ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED . 113 ................................................................ OPERATION . 46 .................................................... OTHER FEATURES . 40 .......[...]

145 INDEX ................................. Tachome ter (opti onal equipme nt) . 35 .. TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS . 105 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER ..................................................... INFORMATION . 118 ................................. TECHNICAL INFORMATION . 118 ............... THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE . 72 Throttle .....[...]

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PANTONE 288 CVC DIC F101 BLACK 背幅4mm 背幅4mm 背幅4mm B F 6 0 A ・ B F P 6 0 A Owner’ s Man ual 英 N HC AH EM3 31ZZ3610 00X31-ZZ3-6100 500.2011.04 Printed in China BF60-60P_AH-OM表紙_31ZZ3610 BF60-60P_AH-OM表紙_31ZZ3610 BF60-60P_AH-OM表紙_31ZZ3610 Includes US and Canadian Models[...]