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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.
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We want to help you get the best resuits
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
/mJ 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 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,
0 1998 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
All Right Reserved
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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
safety 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 alens
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 a variety of forms, including:
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Safety Labels -- on the outboard motor.
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Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol A and one
of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal word’s mean:
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.
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Safety Headings - such as 1MPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
9 Safety Section -- such as OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.
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Instructions - how to use this outboard motor correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.
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TYPES OF HONDA BFl15A/l30A OUTBOARD MOTORS
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It may be necessary to refer to this chart for reference purposes when reading this manual.
Model
BFI 15A
BF130A
TYPE CODE (example)
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Type
XA 1
LCA 1 0 1
LAbI 1 l
XA 1.
LCA .
XCA
-Destination
Shaft Length
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
L I x
1.r l
I.1 0
0
Standard Rotating
Propeller Shaft
~ Counterrotating Power Trim/ Tachometer
Propeller Shaft Tilt
0 0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0 0
I . I
I . I
0
0
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l
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I . I
Trimmeter
I 1I 01
I o--1
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
LEFT STERN BRACKET
Record the Product Identification
Number (P.I.N.) and the Engine Serial
Number for your reference. Refer to
the Product Identification Number
when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries
15. INDEX ....................................... 1 I8
16. WIRING DIAGRAM ................. 12 I
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1. OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Honda BFI 15A and BFI 30A outboard
motors are designed for use with boats
that have a suitable manufacturer’s power
recommendation. and 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
others.
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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Do not attempt to modify the outboard
motor.
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Do not remove any labels, covers,
or safety devices; they are installed
for your safety.
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1. OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
Refuel With Care
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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.
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Remove any portable fuel tank from the
boat for refueling. Keep the portable fuel
tank away from the battery or other
potential spark sources.
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Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel.
Avoid overfilling the fuel tank.
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After refueling, tighten the filler cap
securely. If any fuel is spilled. make sure
the ama is dry before starting the engine.
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.
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could seriously injure
you. Read these labels carefully.
EXTREMELY
FmLbE*SrmxmFlEl
1. OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
INFLAMMABLE DANGEREUX
GAZOL I NE
mm PI Mlw mm WIRE E rlmlrEs~
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
POWER 1
MANUAL RELIEr
VALVE
:ILTSWITCH ‘r
\ -
ANODE
METAL
OIL LEVEL
INSPECTION
PLUG
ENGINE COVER
\
-
/ rq
GEAR OIL
DRAIN BOLT
1 EXHAUST PORT
WASH PLUG
(Flush PLug)
OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK
ENGINE CdVER
LOCK LEVER
ENGINE OIL
DRAIN BOLT.
- __.__.. ---- _
ENGINE 011.
ENGINE OIL *
DRAIN BOLT
ACCESS COVER
ANODE
METAL
\
\
\
\
\
\
OIL FILLER CAP
/
\
\
.
FUEL HOSE
CONNECTOR
a ,
COOLING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
- WATER
INTAKE
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
(SIDE-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL)
POWER TRIM/TILT
SWITCH
\
vu YLI.LL.*.-
nN A’)JUSTER
m.ll7IBa-mNrP” Rm.l\”
SWITCH LANYARD
/
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
NEUTRAL
RELEASE
LEVER
/
OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHT
OVERHEAT
INDICATOR LIGHT
/
FAST IDLE
LEVER
-
EME~~GENCY
STOP SWITCH
I
I
(PANEL-MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL)
POWER TRIM/TILT
SWITCH
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITC
NEUTRAL
RELEASE _
LEVER
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
(SINGLE TOP-MOUNT
REMOTE CONTROL) REMOTE CONTROL)
POWER TRIM/TILT
SWITCH
POWER TRIM/TILT
SWITCH
(DUAL TOP-MOUNT
(SIMULTANEOUSCONTROL)‘
THROTTLE y
BO’ITON
CONTROL PANEL
(for PANEL/TOP-
MOUNT type)
BUZZER \
IGNITION
SWITCH
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH \
CLIP
EMERGENCY
-
OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHT
EMERGENCY
,
SWITCH
. CONTROL LEVER
POWER TRIM/TILT
SWITCH
*(RIGHT INDIVIDUAL
ADJUSTMENT)
POWER TRIhl/TILT
SWITCH
(LEFT INDIVIDUAL
ADJUSTMENT)
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
FUEL TANK
FUEL
(option
(Optional
equipment)
FUELGAUGE
HOSE CONNECTOR
VENTKNOB
/
METER
TRIM METER
TACHOMETER
(optional equipment)
PRIMER BULB
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3. CONTROLS (SIDE-MOUNT TYPE)
(SIDh-MOUNT TYPE)
Remote Control Lever
NEUTRAL RELEASE
OPENING
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
The remote control lever controls gear
selection and throttle opening positions.
It is necessary to pull up the neutral
release lever to operate the remote
control lever.
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F (forward):
Moving the lever to the F position
(approximately 30” from the N
position) will engage the forward
gear. Moving the lever farther into
the F position will increse the
throttle opening and the boat’s forward speed.
N (neutral):
The engine idles and the transrnission gears are disengaged.
R (reverse):
Moving the lever to the R position
(approximately 3O’from the N
position) will engage the reverse
gear. Moving the lever farther into
the R position will increase the
throttle opening and the boat’s
reverse speed.
3. CONTROLS (SIDE-MOUNT TYPE)
Neutral Release Lever
The neutral release lever is on the
remote control lever to prevent an
accidental gear engagement.
The remote control lever will not
engage forward or reverse gear, unless
the neutral release lever is pulled up.
Ignition Switch
ON
START
+-
The remote control box is equipped
with a key-type ignition switch.
Key positions:
START
To activate the starter motor and start
the engine (the remote control lever
must be in the neutral position).
ON
II
ON
To run the engine after
starting (the
battery will discharge if the key is
left in this position with the engine
not running).
OFF
To stop the engine (IGNITION
OFF).
To prevent the battery from discharging, keep the key in the OFF
position when the engine is not running.
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3. CONTROLS (SIDE-MOUNT TYPE)
Emergency Stop S&h Lanyard
EMERGENCY
E
S
The emergency stop switch lanyard is
provided to stop the engine immediately in the event the operator falls
overboard or away from the controls.
The emergency stop switch clip must
be engaged with the emergency stop
switch, or the engine will not start.
When the emergency stop switch clip
be-comes disengaged from the emer-
gency stop switch, the engine
will stop immediately.
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’ The emergency engine stop switch
should not he used to normally stop
the engine. Use the ignition switch to
normally stop the engine.
Attach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator when
operating the outboard motor.
The lanyard can be attached to the
operator’s PFD
or worn around the wrist as shown.
(personal Flotation Device)
SPAREEMERGENCy
SmPSWrTCHCLIP
A spare emergency stop switch clip is
provided on the remote control box.
3. CONTROLS (SIDE-MOUNT TYPE)
Fast Idle Lever
The fast idle lever provides fast idle for
easy engine start up.
The fast idle lever will not
.
move unless the remote control lever
is in the N (neutral) position.
Conversely, the remote control lever
will not move unless the fast idle
lever is in the lowest position.
FAST IDLE
OWEST POSITION
LE I
AEVER
Raise the fast idle lever, and hold it all
the way up to provide maximum fast
idle.
Gradually lower the fast idle lever to
the lowest position to decrease the fast
idle.
PGM-FI Indicator Light/Buzzer
PGM-FI INDICATOR
LIGHT
/
The PGM-FI indicator light turns on and
the buzzer sounds when the engine
control system is faulty, and when the
ignition key is turned from OFF to ON.
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3. CONTROLS (SIDE-MOUNT TYPE)
ACG Indicator Light/Buzzer
ACG
INDICATOR
LIGHT
The ACG indicator light turns on and the
buzzer sounds when the charging system
is faulty.
Oil Pressure Indicator Light/Buzzer
The green oil pressure indicator light
turns OFF and the buzzer sounds
when the oil level is low and/or the
engine lubrication system is faulty.
The engine speed slows down gradual-
ly-
The oil pressure indicator light is
normally ON while the engine is
running.
Overheat Indicator Light/Buzzer
The red overheat indicator light turns
ON and the buzzer sounds when there
is a cooling system problem. The
engine speed slows down gradually.
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Power Ikimmilt Switch
Power Trim
Press the power trim/tilt switch on the
remote control to adjust the
motor trim angle from 0’ to 2O’to
maintain proper boat trim. The power
trim/tilt switch located on the remote
control lever can be operated while the
boat is under way or while stopped.
By using the power trim/tilt switch,
the operator can change the trim angle
of the motor to achieve maximum
boat acceleration, speed, stability and
maintain optimum fuel consumption.
3. CONTROLS (SIDE-MOUNT TYPE)
ANGLE
Power Tilt
Press the power trim/tilt swich on the
remote control lever to adjust the
motor tilt angle from 20” to 72”.
By using the power trim/tilt switch,
the operator can change the tilt angle
of the motor for shallow water operation, beaching, launching from a
trailer, or mooring.
(NOTICE1
Excessive trim/tilt angle during
operation can cause the propeller
to raise out of the water and cause
propeller ventilation and engine
over-revving. Excessive trim/tilt
angle can also damage the water
pump.
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3. CONTROLS (PANEL-MOUNT TYPE,)
(PANEL-MOUNT TYPE)
Remote Control Lever
THROTTI
OPENING
The remote control lever controls gear
selection and throttle opening positions.
It
is necessary
to pull up the neutral
release lever to operate the remote
con+ lever.
MAXIMUM ’
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
F (forward):
Moving the lever to the F position
(approximately 35” from the N
position) will engage the forward
gear. Moving the lever farther into
the F position will increse the
throttle opening and the boat’s forward speed.
N (neutral):
The engine idles and the transmission gears are disengaged.
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R (reverse):
Moving the lever to R position
(approximately 35’from the N
position) will engage the reverse
gear. Moving the lever farther into
the R position will increase the
throttle opening and the boat’s
reverse speed.
3. CONTROLS (PANEL-MOUNT TYPE)
Neutral Release Lever
RELEASE
The neutral release lever is on the
remote control lever to prevent an
accidental gear engagement.
The
remote control lever will not
engage forward or reverse gear, unless
the neutral release lever is pulled up.
Ignition Switch
START
The switch panel is equipped with a
key-type ignition switch.
Key positions:
START
To activate the starter motor and start
the
engine (the remote control lever
must be in the neutral position).
ON
To
run
the engine after starting (the
battery will discharge if the key is
left in this position with the engine
not running).
OFF
To stop the engine (IGNITION
OFF).
To prevent the battery from discharging, keep the key in the OFF
position when the engine is not running.
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3. CONTROLS (PANEL-MOUNT TYPE)
Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard
SPARE EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH CLIP
SWITCH CLIP
The emergency stop switch lanyard is
provided to stop the engine immediately in the event the operetor falls
overboard or away from the controls.
The emergency stop switch clip must
be engaged with the emergency stop
switch, or the engine will not start.
When .the emergency stop switch clip
becomes disengaged from the emergency stop switch, the engine will
stop immediately.
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EMERdENCY STOP SWITCH
LANYARD
The emergency engine stop switch
should not he used to normally stop
the engine. Use the ignition switch to
normally stop the engine.
Attach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator when
operating the outboard motor.
The lanyard
operator’s PFD
or worn around the wrist as shown.
can
be attached to
(personal Flotation Device)
the
A spare emargency switch clip is
provided in the tool bag.
3. CONTROLS (PANEL-MOUNT TYPE)
Throttle Button
(Neytral)
Backword
.*
By moving the control lever forward
or backward when the throttle button
is pushed in, the throttle opening will
be increased without engaging the gears.
It is necessary to position the control
lever in N (neutral) to push in the
throttle button.
PGM-FI Indicator Light/Buzzer
PGM-FI INDICATOR
LIGHT
The PGM-FI indicator light turns on and
the buzzer sounds when the engine
control system is faulty and when the
ignition key is turned from OFF to ON.
ACG Indicator Light/Buzzer
ACG
1NDICATOR
LIGHT
The ACG indicator light turns on
the buzzer sounds when the charging
system is faulty.
and
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3. CONTROLS (PANEL-MOUNT TYPE)
Oil Pressure Indicator Light/Buzzer
\
The green oil pressure indicator light
turns OFF and the buzzer sounds
when the oil level is low and/or the
engine lubrication system is faulty.
The engine speed slows down gradual-
!Y.
The oil pressure indicator light is
normally ON while the engine is
running.
Overheat Indicator Light/Buzzer
\
The red overheat indicator light turns
ON and the buzzer sounds when there
is a cooling system problem. The
engine speed slows down gradually.
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Power Trim/Tilt Switch
Power Rim
Press the power trim/tilt switch on the
remote control lever to adjust the
motor trim angle from 0” to 20” to
maintain proper boat trim. The power
trim/tilt switch located on the remote
control lever can be operated while the
boat is under way or while stopped.
3. CONTROLS (PANEL-MOUNT TYPE)
By using the power trim/tilt switch, the
operator can change the trim angle of
the motor to achieve maximum boat
acceleration, speed, stability and
maintain optimum fuel consumption.
O” TRIM
ANGLE
Power Tilt
Press the power trim/tilt switch on the
remote control lever to adjust the
motor tilt angle from 20”
By using the powertrim/tilt switch, the
to 72”.
operator can change the tilt angle of
the motor for shallow water operation,
beaching, launching from a trailer, or
mooring.
. Excessive trim/tilt angle during
operation can cause the propeller
to raise out of the water and cause
propeller ventilation and engine
over-revving. Excessive trim/tilt
angle can also damage the water
pump-
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3. CONTROLS (TOP-MOUNT TYPE)
(TOP-MOUNT TYPE)
Remote Control Lever
SINGLE TYPE
THROTI’L
DUAL TYPE
F (forward):
Moving the lever to the F position
(approximately 35’ from the N
position) will engage the forward
gear. Moving the lever farther into
the F position will increase the
The remote control lever controls gear
selection and throttle opening positions.
throttle
ward speed.
N (neutral):
The engine idles
sion gears are disengaged.
opening and the boat’s for-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAXIMUM
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
and the transmis-
R
(reverse):
Moving the lever to the R position
(approximately 35’ from the N
position) will engage the reverse
gear. Moving the lever farther into
the R position will increase the
throttle opening and the boat’s
reverse speed.
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3. CONTROLS (TOP-MOUNT TYPE)
Ignition Switch
OFF
IGNITION ’
SWITCH
KEY
The switch panel is equipped with a
key-type ignition switch.
Key positions:
\
START
To activate the starter motor and start
the engine (the remote control lever
must be in neutral position).
ON
To run the engine after starting (the
battery will discharge if the key is
left in this position witi the engine
not running).
OFF
To
stop the engine (IGNITION
OFF).
To
prevent the battery from discharging, keep the key in the OFF
position when the engine is not run-
ning.
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3. CONTROLS (TOP-MOUNT TYPE)
Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard
EMEiGENCY STOP ’
SWITCH CLIP
The emergency stop switch lanyard is
provided to stop the engine immediately in the event the operator falls
overboard
or away from the controls.
The emergency engine stop switch
should not be used to normally stop
the engine. Use the ignition switch to
normally stop the engine.
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
LANYARD
SPARE EMERGE&Y
STOP SWITCH CLIP
A spare emargency switch clip is
provided in the tool bag.
The emergency stop switch clip must
be engaged with the emergency stop
switch, or the engine will not start.
When the emergency stop switch clip
becomes disengaged from the emer-
gency stop switch, the engine will
stop immediately.
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Attach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the operator when
operating the outboard motor.
The lanyard can be attached to the
operator’s PFD (personal Flotation Device)
or
worn around the wrist as shown.
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