Honda Bf5 Owners Manual

31ZV1636 00X31-ZV1-6360
BF5A
Owner’s Manual
©2004 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved 31ZV1636
00X31-ZV1-6360
2eY11000.2004.04
Printed in Japan
N2005
PANTONE 288 CVCDIC F101BLACK 

The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the
time of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced
without written...

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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 saf ely. This
manual contains the information on
how to do that; please read it
caref ully.
As you read this manual you will
f ind inf ormation preceded by a
symbol. That information
is intended to help you avoid damage
to your outboard...

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2 A FEW WORDS ABOUT
SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
Safety Messages
Saf ety Headings Saf ety Labels
Saf ety Section
InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
OUTBOARD MOTOR 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 inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that...

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CONTENTS
................................... OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY . 6
................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . 6
................................ SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS . 8
.................................... CONTROLS AND FEATURES . 9
CONTROL AND FEATURE
.................................. IDENTIFICATION CODES . 9
.... COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS . 10
.............................................................. CONTROLS . 12
.................... Engine Stop Switch and Switch Clip . 12...

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CONTENTS
................................................................ OPERATION . 23
.................... SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS . 23
....................................... BREAK-IN PROCEDURE . 23
..................... TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT . 23
....................................... PORTABLE FUEL TANK . 24
................................ FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS . 24
....................................................... FUEL PRIMING . 25
...................................... STARTING THE...

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CONTENTS
.................................................................... STORAGE . 53
................................... STORAGE PREPARATION . 53
.......................................... Cleaning and Flushing . 53
........................................................................ Fuel . 55
............................................................. Engine Oil . 57
................................... STORAGE PRECAUTIONS . 57
............................... REMOVAL FROM STORAGE . 58...

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATIONOperator Responsibility
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
It is the operator’s responsibility to
provide the necessary safeguards
to protect people and property.
Know how to stop the engine
quickly in case of emergency.
Understand the use of all controls.Attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator.
Stop the engine immediately if
anyone falls overboard, and do not
run the engine while the boat is
near anyone in the water.
Always stop the engine if you
must leave the...

7 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Ref uel With Care
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
Exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation
of exhaust gas. Never run the engine
in a closed garage or conf ined area. Gasoline is extremely f lammable,
and gasoline vapor can explode.
Refuel outdoors, in a well-
ventilated area, with the engine
stopped. Never smoke near
gasoline, and keep other f lames
and sparks away.
Remove any portable fuel tank
from the boat for refueling. Keep
the portable fuel tank away from
the...

8 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
The labels shown here contain important saf ety inf ormation. Please read them caref ully. These labels are considered
permanent parts of your outboard motor. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda
Marine servicing dealer f or a replacement.
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