Honda Automobiles BFI15A, BF130A User Manual

HONDA

BFI

15A/BF130A

Owner’s

Manual

0

2001

Honda Motor

Co.,

Ltd.

-All

Rights Reserved

2002

The engine exhaust from this product

to

contains chemicals known

the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

Keep this owner’s manual handy, manual is considered a permanent

so

you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s

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 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.

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

piq

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. The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer.

When your outboard motor needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda marine dealer 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.

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2001

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. All

Rights Reserved

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INTRODUCTION

A

FEW WORDS

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 possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining an outboard motor. You must use your own good judgment.

ABOUT

or

You

will

find important

Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

Safety Headings Safety Section

safety

information in a variety

-

on

the outboard motor.

-

preceded by a safety alert symbol

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.

-

such as

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.

of

forms, including:

A

and one

of

2

Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.

-

how to use this outboard motor correctly and safely.

-

please read it

OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY

Operator Responsibility

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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.

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Stop the engine immediately if

anyone falls overboard, and do not

run the engine while the boat is

near anyone in the water.

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Always stop the engine if you

must leave the controls for any

reason.

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Attach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator.

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Always wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) while on the boat.

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Familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations relating to boating and the use of outboard motors.

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Be sure that anyone who operates the outboard motor receives proper instruction.

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Be sure the outboard motor is

properly mounted on the boat.

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Do not remove the engine cover while the engine is running.

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OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY

Refuel 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.

Remove any portable fuel tank from the boat for refueling. Keep the portable fuel tank away from the battery sources.

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.

or

other potential spark

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation

of exhaust gas. Never run the engine in a closed garage or confined area.

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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

A

WARNING

IBE SURE IHE ANTIVENTlLAIlON PLATE

WATER LINE

ID0

NOT SUlFI

IO

SPEED

ICHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING. IFLUSH THE SYSTEM THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER

AFTER EACH USE IN SALT WATER

IEYERGENCY STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON

ENG IN€

REVERSE SUDDENLY AT HIGH

IS

BELOW THE

IOP

OF

OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY

OPTIONAL FUEL TANK

FLAMMABLE DANGEROUS

GASOLINE

REMOVE FROM

BOAT

FOR FILLING

INFLAMMABLE DANGEREUX

GAZOLINE

SOBTlR OU BATEAU POUR REFAIRE LE PLEINQESSENCE

The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully. 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 for a replacement.

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES

1

Model

I

BFl15A

I

BF130A

I

Type

Shaft Length

Standard Rotating Propeller

~~~~ ~~ ~

Counterrotating Propeller

Power TridTilt

Trimeter

Shaft

L

X

e

0

~~~~~~

e

e e

e

0

e

XCA LCA XA LA

e

~

e e

e

e e

e

e e

Refer to this chart for an explanation of the Type Codes used in this manual to identify control and feature applications.

TYPECODE (example)

LCA

TTT

Destination

A

America Rotating direction of propeller shaft C: Counterrotating propeller shaft None: Standard rotating propeller shaft Shaft length L: Long Shaft

X:

Extra Long Shaft

10

LCA XA LA

0

e

XCA

e

0

e

COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

ENGINE COVER

POWER TILT SWITCH

ENGINE COVER CONNECTOR LOCK LEVER

ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG-.

WASH PLUG ENGINE COVER

MANUAL RELI DRAIN PLUG

ANTIVENTILATION ANODE

XHAUST PORT TRIM T

INSPECTION

DRAIN BOLT INTAKE

OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK

COVER

\

OIL FILLER CAP

/

FUEL HOSE

LOCK LEVER

SYSTEM INDICATOR

WATER

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Remote Controls (optional equipment)

(SIDE-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL)

GEARSHIFTmHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

\

POWER TRIM~ILT

SWITCH FAST IDLE

SPARE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP

BUZZER

(inside)

CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTER

EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY SWITCH LANYARD STOP SWITCH

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP

NEUTRAL RELEASE

,LEVER

OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT

/

OVEI_UIEAT

iTOR LIGHT

LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

(PANEL-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL)

GEARSHIFTmHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

\

POWER

SWITCH

TRIM/TILT

FAST IDLE BUTTON

NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

(SINGLE TOP-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL) (DUAL TOP-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL)

GEARSHIFTRHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

POWER TRIM/TILT

SWITCH (RIGHT)

POWER TRIM/TILT

SWITCH (LEFT)

FAST IDLE

CONTROL PANEL BUTTON (for

PANELROP-MOUNT

BUTTON INDICATOR LIGHT

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD

type)

OIL PRESSURE

INDICATOR LIGHT

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

GEARSHIFTRHROTTLE CONTROL LEVERS

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CONTROLS

AND

FEATURES

Fuel Tank (optional equipment)

FUEL TANK

FUE (optional equipment)

(opti

PRIMING BULB (female)

/

F&L

FUEL GAUGE

\

(standard equipment)

HOSE

CONNECTOR

Trim Meter (optional equipment)

VENT KNOB

/

FUEL CAP

14

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

CONTROLS Side-Mount Type

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch controls the ignition system and starter motor.

ON

H

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 ignition switch can be used to operate the starter motor only when the control lever (p. (neutral) position, and the clip the emergency stop switch.

Turning the ignition switch to the

OFF

position stops the engine.

17

)

is in the

is

N

in

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

!

Switch Clip and Emergency Stop

Switch

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

\

SWITCH

SWITCH CLIP

CLIP

The

switch

the emergency stop switch in order for the engine to start and run. The lanyard must be attached to the operator’s PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or shown.

When used as described, the emergency stop switch and 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).

clip

must

be inserted

worn

around the wrist as

in

Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever

CONTROL LEVER

The gearshiftlthrottle control lever controls engine speed and selects F

(forward),

gears.

N

(neutral), or R (reverse)

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SPARE

SWITCH CLIP

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

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 move the lever out

N

(neutral) position.

of

the N (neutral)

To

position, you must squeeze the

neutral release lever on the underside

of

the lever handle.

A

friction adjuster near the base of the control lever(s) adjusts the operating resistance of the control lever(s).

Less friction allows easier control lever movement. More friction helps to hold a steady throttle setting while cruising.

N (NEUTRAL)

GEARSHIFI'RHROTTLE

CONTROL

LEVER

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Fast Idle

The fast idle lever is only needed for

starting carbureted outboard models.

The BF115A and BF130A models

use programmed fuel injection

this lever will not be needed for

starting.

After the engine starts and if the

outside temperature is below 41°F

(5"C), the fast idle lever can be used

to accelerate engine warm up.

Lever

N

(neutral)

n

so,

IMUM

FAST IDLE

LOWEST POSITION

ST

IDLE LEVER

The fast idle lever will not move unless the remote control lever is in

N

(neutral) position. Conversely,

the the remote control lever will not move unless the fast idle lever is in the lowest position.

Lower the fast idle lever lowest position to decrease the fast idle.

to

the

Panel-Mount

Type

Ignition Switch

ON

IGNITION SWITCHKEY

The ignition switch controls the ignition system and starter motor

'

START

\

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

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 ignition switch can be used to

operate the starter motor only when the control lever (p.

21

)

is in the

N

(neutral) position, and the clip is in the emergency stop switch.

Turning the ignition switch to the

OFF

position stops the engine.

Switch Clip

and

Switch

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

SWITCH

CLIP

Emergency

\

LANYARD

Stop

The switch clip must be inserted in the emergency stop switch in order for the engine to start and run. The lanyard must be attached to the operator's PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or worn around the wrist as shown.

When used as described, the emergency stop switch and lanyard system stops the engine if the operator falls away from the controls.

A

spare switch clip is stored in the

tool bag (optional equipment).

SPARE SWITCH CLIP

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

'

Fast

Idle

Button

N

(neutral)

FAST

IDLE

BUTTON

By

moving the control lever forward or reverse when the fast idle button is pushed in, the throttle opening will be increased without engaging the gears.

It

is

necessary to position the control lever in idle button.

N

(neutral) to push in the fast

Gearshift/Throttle Control

Lever

CONTROL

The gearshifthhrottle control lever controls engine speed and selects

(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)

gears.

LEVER

F

CONTROLS

AND

FEATURES

Moving the control lever

35"

from

N

(neutral) selects the gear, and further movement increases engine speed.

The control lever automatically locks

N

itself in the

(neutral) position.

move the lever out

of

the N (neutral)

To

position, you must squeeze the neutral release lever on the underside

of

the lever handle.

A

friction adjuster near the base of the control lever(s) adjusts the operating resistance

of

the control

lever(s). Less friction allows easier control

lever movement. More friction helps to hold a steady throttle setting while cruising.

MAXIMUM

N (NEUTRAL)

I

'x??

GEARSHIFTmHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

~

Top-Mount

Type

Ignition Switch

ON

START

I

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.

used

The ignition switch can be

to

Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

operate the starter motor only when

OFF

the control lever (p.

is in the

N

24

)

(neutral) position, and the clip is in the emergency stop switch.

Turning the ignition switch to the

OFF

position stops the engine.

IGNITION SWITCH KEY

/\

LANYARD

The ignition switch controls the ignition system and starter motor.

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SWITCH

CLIP

CONTROLS

AND

FEATURES

The switch clip must be inserted in

the emergency stop switch in order for the engine to start and run. The lanyard must be attached to the operator’s PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or worn around the wrist as shown.

When used as described, the emergency stop switch and lanyard system stops the engine if the operator falls away from the controls.

A

spare switch clip is stored in the

tool bag (optional equipment).

SPARE SWITCH CLIP

Fast Idle Button

N

F

(forward)

(neutral)

p-,y

CONTROL

LEVER

Push

FAST IDLE BUTTON

By moving the control lever forward

or reverse when the fast idle button is pushed in, the throttle opening will be increased without engaging the gears.

It is necessary to position the control lever in idle button.

N

(neutral)

to

push in the fast

Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever

SINGLE

DUAL

CONTROL LEVERS

The gearshifdthrottle control lever controls engine speed and selects (forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse) gears.

F

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

i

Moving (neutral) selects the gear, and further movement increases engine speed.

A

box

of

Less friction allows easier control lever movement. More friction helps to hold a steady throttle setting while

cruising.

the

control

friction adjuster inside the control

adjusts the operating resistance

the control lever(s).

lever

35"

from

N

F (FORWARD)

N (NEUTRAL)

35"

REMOAT CONTROL LEVER

R (REVERSE)

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Common Controls

Power

(side-mount type)

Trim/T.ilt Switch

(top-mount type)

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

The

power tridtilt switch is located on the control lever. It is a rocker switch with positions for changing the angle the outboard motor.

UP

and

DN

(down)

of

SINGLE TYPE

POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH

CONTROL LEVER

TRIM/TILT SWITCH

(panel-mount type)

DUAL TYPE

POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH

CONTROL LEVER

You can use the power tridtilt switch anytime the ignition switch is ON, whether the boat is underway or

stopped.

Trim the outboard motor to obtain the best performance and stability (p.

51

).

Tilt the outboard motor for shallow

water operation, beaching, launching, or mooring.

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Power Tilt Switch

POWER TILT SWITCH

The power tilt switch is located on the engine pan. It is a rocker switch

with

UP

and

DN

(down) positions for changing the angle of the outboard motor.

The power tilt switch will operate

without turning the ignition switch

ON.

This switch

stopped to raise the outboard motor

for

mooring, trailering or

maintenance.

is

used with the engine

Manual Relief Valve

MANUAL RELIEF VALVE

The outboard motor can be tilted manually after opening the manual relief valve. This allows :he outboard motor to be tilted when no battery is connected.

Tilt Lock Lever

TILT

FREE

The tilt lock lever is used to support the outboard motor in the fully-raised position.

When the boat is to be moored for a long time,tilt the outboard motor as far as it will lock lever to the gently lower the outboard motor until the lever contacts the stem bracket.

go.

Then move the tilt

LOCK

LEVER

position, and

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Engine Cover Lock Levers

ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER

FREE

FRONT

L

ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER

The engine cover lock levers fasten the engine cover to the outboard motor.

A

Transom Angle Adjusting Rod

TRANSOM

ADJUSTING ROD

NUT

ANGLE

I

The transom angle adjusting rod

of

limits the tilt angle motor when

fully

the outboard

lowered.

Proper adjustment prevents the outboard motor from being trimmed

too

low

(p.

5

1

).

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

INSTRUMENTS

~

T=imTab

TRIMTAB

TIGHTENING

BoLT

Trim Meter

Tachometer (optional equipment)

(optional equipment)

The trim tab compensates for

"

torque steer," which is a reaction of the out board motor to propeller rotation.

If uncompensated, torque steer would make the outboard motor tend to turn to one side.

When the trim tab is correctly adjusted (p. equal in either direction.

60),

steering effort

is

TRIM METER

The trim meter has a range

20"

and indicates the trim angle of

the outboard motor. Refer to the trim meter when using

the power tridtilt switch to achieve the best performance froln the boat.

of

0"

to

The tachometer shows engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Refer to the tachometer when using the throttle and power trimhilt controls to achieve the best performance from the boat.

t

TACHOMETER

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Honda Automobiles BFI15A, BF130A User Manual

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES

Ignition Switch

Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever

Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch

Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch

Gearshift/Throttle Control Lever

POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH

Power Tilt Switch

Manual Relief Valve

Tilt Lock Lever

Engine Cover Lock Levers

TRIMTAB

Trim Meter

TACHOMETER