Honda 99 Outboard Owners Manual

2001
© HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2000
31ZW8600
00X31-ZW8-6000
KINKOS 100.2002.08
PRINTED IN U.S.A
EM3
BF8D/9.9D
BFP8D/9.9D Owner’sManual 

The engine exhaust from this product 
contains chemicals known to the State 
of California to cause cancer, birth 
reproductive harm. 
Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s 
manual is considered a permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with 
the outboard motor if resold. 
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the 
time of approval for printing, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to...

INTRODUCTION 
Congratulations on your selection of a 
Honda outboard motor. We are certain 
you will be pleased with your purchase of 
one of the finest outboard motors on the 
market. 
We want to help you get the best results 
from your new outboard motor and to 
operate it safely. This manual contains the 
information on how to do that; please read 
it carefully. 
As you read this manual you will find 
information preceded by a 
IN~TICEI 
symbol. That information is intended to 
help you avoid damage...

INTRODUCTION 
A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY 
Your safety and the safety of others are very 
important. And using this outboard motor 
safely is an important responsibility. 
To help you make informed decisions about 
safety, we have provided operating procedures 
and other information on labels and in this 
manual. This information alerts you to 
potential hazard that could hurt you or others. 
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn 
you about all the hazards associated with 
operating or...

CONTENTS 
OUTBOARDMOTORSAFETY------------------- 7 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - 7 
SAFETY LABELLOCATIONS ----------------- 9 
CONTROLSANDFEATURES -------------------lo 
CONTROLS AND FEATURE 
IDENTlFlCATlONCODES --------------------IO 
COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS - - - - - - I1 
CONTROLS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14 
H Type (tiller handle) 
Engine Stop Switch and Switch Clip - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 
Choke Knob (H type manual choke) - -...

CONTENTS 
Ovcrrcv Limiter - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 
Automatic Choke (equipped type only)- - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 
Anodes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 
portable Fuel Tank _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 
Fuel Cap Vent Knob _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 
Fuel Priming Bulb- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 
INSTALLATION- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

CONTENTS 
H Type (tiller handle) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -46 
R Type (remote control) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -46 
CRUISING _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -47 
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -48 
MOORING, BEACHING, LAUNCHMG - - - - - - - - - - -49 
SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR - - - - 50 
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - 50 
MAINTENANCESAFETY --------------------51 
TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY...

CONTENTS 
WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED FROM BOAT-75 
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS - - - - - -76 
BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE AND 
ELECTRICAL STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE - - - - 8 I 
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT GOES OFF AND 
ENGINESPEEDISLIMITED ------------------82 
OVERHEATING INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND 
ENGINE SPEED IS LIMITED (remote control type) - - - 83 
SUBMERGED MOTOR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -84 
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION - - - - -86...

OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY 
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INFORMATION 
Honda BF8D/BFP8D/BF9.9D and 
BFP9.9D outboard motors are designed 
for use with boats that have a suitable 
manufacturer’s power recommendation. 
Other uses can result in injury to the 
operator or damage to the outboard motor 
and other property. 
Most accidents can be prevented if you 
follow all instructions in this manual and 
on the outboard motor. The most common 
hazards are discussed below, along with 
the best way to protect yourself and...

OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY 
Refuel With Care 
Gasoline is extremely flammable, 
and gasoline vapor can explode. 
Refuel outdoors, in a well-ventilated 
area, with the engine stopped. Never 
smoke near gasoline, and keep other 
flames and sparks away. 
Remove any portable fuel tank from 
the boat for refueling. Keep the 
portable fuel tank away from the 
battery or other potential spark 
sources. 
Refuel carefully to avoid spilling 
fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. 
After refueling, tighten the tiller...