Honda 75 Outboard Motor Manual

4. Motor Angle (In cruising) 
Adjust the motor so the axis of the 
propeller is parallel with the water 
surface. 
INCORRECT INCORRECT 
CAUSES BOAT TO “SQUAT” CAUSES BOAT TO “PLOW’ 
5. Motor Angle Adjustment 
CORRECT 
GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 
If the propeller axis is not parallel 
with the water surface, adjust by 
changing the adjusting rod position. 
There are four adjusting stages. 
1. Push in (A) the adjusting rod, 
twist upwards (B) and pull out to 
remove. 
2. Inserting the rod in the proper...

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK 
1. Check the engine’oil level. 
CAUTION: 
l Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. 
Non-detergent and low quality oils are not recommended. 
l Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage. 
Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equiv- 
alent high detergent, premium qual- 
ity motor oil certified t0 meet or 
exceed U.S. automobile manu- 
facturer’s requirements for Service 
Classification SE or SF. (Motor oils 
classified SE...

2. Check the fuel level 
Check the fuel gauge and refill the tank if the fuel level is low. 
NOTE: Open the vent knob before removing the fuel filler cap. When the 
vent knob is firmly closed, the cap will be difficult to remove. 
Use any regular grade automotive gasoline (unleaded gasoline is preferred) 
with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Never use an oil/gasoline 
mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. 
CAUTION: Gasoline substitutes are not recommended;...

3. Check the following items. 
l Check the propeller, the shear pin, and the cotter pin to be sure they are 
secure and undamaged. 
l Check the stern bracket to be sure the motor is securely installed. 
l Check steering handle operation. 
l Make sure you have the tool kit and spare parts with you (P. 26). 
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6. STARTING THE ENGINE 
CAUTION: Damage to the water pump, engine components and exhaust 
system may occur if the motor is operated while the propeller is out the 
water. 
1. Connect the fuel line to the tank and outboard motor, as shown. Be sure 
the connectors are securely latched. 
NOTE: 
l Position the fuel tank so the tank fuel line connector is no more than 1 
meter (3.3 ft) below the motor fuel line connector. 
l Do not place the fuel tank more than 2 meters (6.6 ft) away from the 
motor. 
l Be...

Starting 
1. Put the shift lever in NEUTRAL. 
2. Align the throttle grip START’ position with the mark on the steering 
handle. 
START 
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3. In temperatures below 20” C (68” F) use the choke knob. 
CHOKE KNOB 
4. Pull the starter rope slowly until a resistance is felt, then pull briskly. 
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by 
hand. 
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5. The oil pressure indicator lamp should be on while the engine is running 
above idle speed. If the lamp goes off, stop the engine immediately, check 
.the engine oil level and inspect engine for oil leaks. 
OIL PRESSURE.INDICATOR LAMP I 
6. After starting, be sure water is flowing out of the water check tube. 
CAUTION: If water does not flow out, or if steam comes out, stop the 
engine. Check to see if the screen in the cooling water inlet is obstructed. 
Do not operate the engine until the problem...

Emergency Starting 
If the recoil starter is not working properly, the engine can be started with the 
spare starter rope in the tool kit. 
1. Remove the engine cover. 
2. Remove the recoil starter by removing the three 6 mm bolts. 
3. Wind the spare rope clockwise around the pulley to start the engine. 
CAUTION: Keep clear of moving parts. 
4. Reinstall the engine cover. 
CAUTION: Do not operate without the engine cover. Exposed moving 
parts could cause injury and water may damage the engine. 
STARTER...

7. OPERATION 
1. Gear Shifting 
The engine has 3 gears: FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and REVERSE. An 
indicator at the base of the gear shift lever aligns with the letters F, N, or R 
on the engine case to show the gear that has been selected. 
Turn the throttle grip to SHIFT to decrease engine speed before moving the 
gear shift lever. 
CAUTION: When operating in reverse, proceed with caution to avoid 
hitting any underwater obstruction with the propeller. 
NOTE: The throttle mechanism is designed to limit...