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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 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.
2009 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.All Rights Reserved
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
discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced
without written permission.
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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 safely. This
manual contains information on how
to do that; please read it carefully.
As you read this manual you will
find information preceded by a
symbol. That information
is intended to help you avoid damage
to your outboard motor, other
property, or the environment.
We suggest you read the warranty
policy to fully understand its
coverage and your responsibilities of
ownership.
When your outboard motor needs
scheduled maintenance, keep in mind
that your Honda Marine dealer is
specially trained in servicing Honda
outboard motors. Your Honda
Marine dealer is dedicated to your
satisfaction and will be pleased to
answer your questions and concerns.
Best Wishes,
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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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 hazards 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
maintaining an outboard motor. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Safety Headings
Safety Section
Instructions
This entire book is filled with important safety informationplease read it
carefully.
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on the outboard motor.
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preceded by a safety alert symboland one of
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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such as
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such as
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how to use this outboard motor correctly and safely.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAT ION.
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.
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CONTENTS
...................................OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY. 7
The Honda BF135A/BF150A
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 injuries or property damage can
be prevented if you follow all
instructions in this manual and on the
outboard motor. The most common
hazards are discussed in this chapter,
along with the best way to protect
yourself and others.
Operator Responsibility
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.
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 controls for any
reason.
Attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator.
Always wear a PFD (Personal
Flotation Device) while on the
boat.
Familiarize yourself with all laws
and regulations relating to boating
and the use of outboard motors.
Be sure that anyone who operates
the outboard motor receives proper
instruction.
Be sure the outboard motor is
properly mounted on the boat.
Do not remove the engine cover
while the engine is running.
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide HazardRefuel With Care
Gasoline is extremely flammable,
and gasoline vapor can explode.
Refuel outdoors, in a wellventilated area, with the engine
stopped. Never smoke near
gasoline, and keep other flames
and sparks away.
Refuel carefully to avoid spilling
fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel
tank.
After refueling, tighten the filler
cap securely. If any fuel is spilled,
make sure the area is dry before
starting the engine.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause loss of consciousness and may
lead to death.
If you run the engine in an area that
is confined, or even partly enclosed,
the air you breathe could contain a
dangerous amount of exhaust gas.
Never run your outboard inside a
garage or other enclosure.
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATION
US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands Types
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
The label shown here contains important safety information. Please read it carefully. This label is considered a
permanent part of your outboard motor. If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda
Marine dealer for a replacement.
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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
Canadian Types
READ OWNER’S MANUAL
The label shown here contains important safety information. Please read it carefully. This label is considered a
permanent part of your outboard motor. If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda
Marine dealer for a replacement.
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Canadian Types
Honda outboard motor is
designed to give safe and
dependable service if
operated according to
instructions.
Read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before
operating the outboard
motor. Failure to do so
could result in personal
injury or equipment
damage.
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES
Model
Type
20.0 in (508 mm)
Transom Height
25.0 in (635 mm)
Standard Rotating Propeller Shaft
Counterrotating Propeller Shaft
Power Trim/Tilt
Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control and feature applications.
TYPE CODE (example)
XCA
Destination
A: American, C: Canadian
Rotating direction of propeller shaft
C: Counterrotating propeller shaft
None: Standard rotating propeller shaft
Transom Height
L: 20.0 in (508 mm), X: 25.0 in (635 mm)
Digital SpeedometerTachometerTrolling Control Switch Panel
Trim MeterDigital Tachometer
TRL (Trolling) CONTROL SWITCH
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
CONTROLS
Side-Mount Type
Ignition Switch
OONN
OOFFFF
IGNITION
SWITCH
The ignition switch controls the
ignition system and the starter motor.
START
Turning the ignition switch key to the
START position operates the starter
motor. The key automatically returns
to the ON position when released
from the START position.
The engine will not start unless the
gearshift/throttle control lever is in
the N (neutral) position (p.) and
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the emergency stop switch clip is in
the emergency stop switch.
Turning the ignition switch to the
OFF position stops the engine.
Emergency Stop Switch Clip and
Emergency Stop Switch
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
LANYARD
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
LANYARD
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
The emergency stop switch clip must
be inserted in the emergency stop
switch in order for the engine to start
and run. The emergency stop switch
lanyard must be attached securely to
the operator or to the operator’s PFD
(Personal Flotation Device).
When used as described, the
emergency stop switch clip and
emergency stop switch lanyard
system stops the engine if the
operator falls away from the controls.
A spare switch clip is stored in a slot
in the control housing (optional
equipment).
SPARE SWITCH CLIP
Gearshift/Throttle Control
Lever
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL RELEASE
LEVER
The gearshift/throttle control lever
controls engine speed and selects F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
N (NEUTRAL)
F (FORWARD)
TTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGG
MAXIMUM
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
30°30°
SHIFT
MMIINNIIMMUUMM
Moving the control lever 30° from N
(neutral) selects the gear, and further
movement increases engine speed.
The control lever automatically locks
itself in the N (neutral) position. To
move the lever out of the N (neutral)
position, you must squeeze the
neutral release lever on the underside
of the lever handle.
R (REVERSE)
SHIFT
MMIINNIIMMUUMM
TTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGG
MAXIMUM
A friction adjuster near the base of
the control lever adjusts the operating
resistance of the control lever. Refer
to p..52
Less friction allows easier control
lever movement. More friction helps
to hold a steady throttle setting while
cruising.
Fast Idle Lever
FAST IDLE LEVER
Use the fast idle lever to accelerate
engine warm-up after starting the
engine. Do not use the fast idle lever
when starting the engine.
See pagefor engine warm-up
instructions.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
N (neutral)
MAXIMUM FAST IDLE
LOWEST
POSITION
FAST IDLE LEVER
The fast idle lever allows you to
increase the idle speed only when the
control lever is in the N (neutral)
position. Place the fast idle lever in
its lowest position to cancel the f ast
idle and return the control lever to
normal operation.
Panel-Mount Type
Ignition Switch
ON
OFF
IGNITION
SWITCH
The ignition switch controls the
ignition system and the starter motor.
START
Turning the ignition switch key to the
START position operates the starter
motor. The key automatically returns
to the ON position when released
from the START position.
The engine will not start unless the
gearshift/throttle control lever is in
the N (neutral) position (p.) and
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the emergency stop switch clip is in
the emergency stop switch.
Turning the ignition switch to the
OFF position stops the engine.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Emergency Stop Switch Clip and
Emergency Stop Switch
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARD
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARD
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
The emergency stop switch clip must
be inserted in the emergency stop
switch in order for the engine to start
and run. The emergency stop switch
lanyard must be attached securely to
the operator or to the operator’s PFD
(Personal Flotation Device).
When used as described, the
emergency stop switch clip and
emergency stop switch lanyard
system stops the engine if the
operator falls away from the controls.
A spare switch clip (optional
equipment) can be stored in the tool
bag.
SPARE SWITCH CLIP
(optional equipment)
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Gearshift/Throttle Control
Lever
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
TTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGG
NEUTRAL
RELEASE
LEVER
The gearshift/throttle control lever
controls engine speed and selects F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
MAXIMUM
Moving the control lever 35° from N
(neutral) selects the gear, and further
movement increases engine speed.
gears.52
F (FORWARD)
MMIINNIIMMUUMM
N (NEUTRAL)
35°
SHIFT
35°
SHIFT
MMIINNIIMMUUMM
A friction adjuster near the base of
the control lever adjusts the operating
resistance of the control lever. Refer
to p..
The control lever automatically locks
itself in the N (neutral) position. To
move the lever out of the N (neutral)
position, you must squeeze the
neutral release lever on the underside
Less friction allows easier control
lever movement. More friction helps
to hold a steady throttle setting while
cruising.
of the lever handle.
R (REVERSE)
TTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGG
MAXIMUM
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Fast Idle Button
FAST IDLE BUTTON
Use the fast idle button to accelerate
engine warm-up after starting the
engine. Do not use the fast idle
button when starting the engine.
See pagefor engine warm-up
instructions.
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F(forward)
CONTROL
LEVER
N (neutral)
PPuullll uupp
Push
FAST IDLE BUTTON
R (reverse)
NEUTRAL
RELEASE
LEVER
The fast idle button allows you to
increase the idle speed without
engaging the drive gears. Move the
control lever forward or reverse after
pushing in the fast idle button to
increase the idle speed.
It is necessary to position the control
lever in the N (neutral) position to
push in the fast idle button.
Return the control lever to N
(neutral) position to cancel the fast
idle operation.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Top-Mount Type
Ignition Switch
ON
OFF
IGNITION
SWITCH
The ignition switch controls the
ignition system and the starter motor.
START
Turning the ignition switch key to the
START position operates the starter
motor. The key automatically returns
to the ON position when released
from the START position.
The engine will not start unless the
gearshift/throttle control lever is in
the N (neutral) position (p.) and
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the emergency stop switch clip is in
the emergency stop switch.
Turning the ignition switch to the
OFF position stops the engine.
Emergency Stop Switch Clip and
Emergency Stop Switch
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARD
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARD
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
The emergency stop switch clip must
be inserted in the emergency stop
switch in order for the engine to start
and run. The emergency stop switch
lanyard must be attached securely to
the operator or to the operator’s PFD
(Personal Flotation Device).
When used as described, the
emergency stop switch clip and
emergency stop switch lanyard
system stops the engine if the
operator falls away from the controls.
A spare switch clip (optional
equipment) can be stored in the tool
bag.
SPARE SWITCH CLIP
(optional equipment)
Gearshift/Throttle Control
Lever
SINGLE TYPE
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
DUAL TYPE
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVERS
The gearshift/throttle control lever(s)
controls engine speed and selects F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Moving the control lever 35° from N
(neutral) selects the gear, and further
movement increases engine speed.
A friction adjuster inside the control
box adjusts the operating resistance
of the control lever(s). Refer to
p..
52
Less friction allows easier control
lever movement. More friction helps
to hold a steady throttle setting while
cruising.
TTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGGMAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
N (NEUTRAL)
F (FORWARD)R (REVERSE)
GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
35°35°
SHIFT
MMIINNIIMMUUMM
SHIFT
TTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGG
MMIINNIIMMUUMM
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Fast Idle Button
FAST IDLE BUTTON
Use the fast idle button to accelerate
engine warm-up after starting the
engine. Do not use the fast idle
button when starting the engine.
See pagefor engine warm-up
instructions.
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F(forward)
N (neutral)
R (reverse)
CONTROL
LEVER
Push
FAST IDLE BUTTON
The fast idle button allows you to
increase the idle speed without
engaging the drive gears. Move the
control lever forward or reverse after
pushing in the fast idle button to
increase the idle speed.
It is necessary to position the control
lever in the N (neutral) position to
push in the fast idle button.
Return the control lever to N
(neutral) position to cancel the fast
idle operation.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Common Controls
Power Trim/Tilt Switch
(Side-Mount Type)(Top-Mount Type)
SINGLE TYPE
POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH
CONTROL
LEVER
POWER TRIM/TILT
SWITCH
(Panel-Mount Type)
DUAL TYPE
POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH
CONTROL LEVER
POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH
(LEFT)
CONTROL
LEVER
(RIGHT)
The power trim/tilt switch is located
on the control lever. It is a rocker
switch with UP and DN (down)
positions for changing the angle of
the outboard motor.
You can use the power trim/tilt
switch anytime whether the boat is
underway, stopped, or the ignition
switch is in the OFF position. It is
necessary for the ignition switch to
be in the ON position for the trim
meter to indicate the outboard motor
angle.
Trim the outboard motor to obtain
the best performance and stability
(p.).53
Tilt the outboard motor for shallow
water operation, beaching, launching,
or mooring.
For dual mount outboard motors, tilt
them up at the same time.
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