Honda BF5A User Manual

Name: Honda BF5A
Brand: Honda
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT DRIVE THE PROPELLER

Possible Cause Correction

Broken shear pin. Replace shear pin (p. ).

Damaged gearshift mechanism. Take outboard motor to an authorized Honda Marine

dealer, or refer to the shop manual.

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Table of Contents5
Outboard Motor Safety8
- Important Safety Information8
- Safety Label Locations10
Controls and Features13
- Control and Feature Identification Codes13
- Component and Control Locations14
- Controls16
- Instruments19
  - Fuel Gauge19
Indicators20
- Oil Pressure Indicator20
- Cooling System Indicator20
Other Features20
- Rev Limiter20
- Anode21
- Portable Fuel Tank21
- Fuel Filler Cap Vent Knob21
- Fuel Priming Bulb22
Installation23
Power Requirements23
Installation Position23
Attachment24
Transom Angle Adjustment24
Before Operation25
Are You Ready to Get Underway25
Is Your Outboard Motor Ready to Go25
Operation27
- Safe Operating Precautions27
- Break-In Procedure27
- Transom Angle Adjustment27
- Portable Fuel Tank28
- Fuel Hose Connections28
- Fuel Priming29
- Infrequent or Occasional Use29
- Starting the Engine30
- Emergency Starting32
- Stopping the Engine34
  - Emergency Engine Stopping34
  - Normal Engine Stopping34
- Gearshifting and Throttle Operation35
- Steering36
- Cruising37
- Shallow Water Operation38
- Mooring, Beaching, Launching39
Servicing Your Outboard Motor40
- The Importance of Maintenance40
- Servicing Your Outboard Motor the Importance of Maintenance40
- Maintenance Safety41
Tool Kit and Emergency Starter Rope42
Maintenance Schedule43
Servicing Your Outboard Motor44
Engine Cover Removal and Installation45
- Engine Oil Level Check45
- Engine Oil Change46
- Engine Oil Recommendations47
- Gear Case Oil Level Check47
- Gear Case Oil Change48
- Lubrication Points50
- Spark Plug Service51
Refueling52
Fuel Recommendations54
- Fuel Filter Inspection and Replacement55
- Portable Fuel Tank and Tank Filter Cleaning57
- Recoil Starter Rope Inspection58
- Anode Replacement58
- Propeller and Shear Pin Replacement59
Cleaning and Flushing61
Storage63
- Fuel63
- Engine Oil65
- Storage Precautions65
- Removal from Storage66
Transporting67
- With Outboard Motor Installed on Boat67
- With Outboard Motor Removed from Boat67
Taking Care of Unexpected Problems68
- Engine will Not Start68
- Hard Starting or Stalls after Starting70
- Engine Overheats71
- Engine will Not Drive the Propeller72
- Oil Pressure Indicator Goes off and Engine Speed Is Limited73
- Submerged Outboard Motor74
Technical Information76
- Serial Number Locations76
- Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation77
- Emission Control System Information78
- Star Label80
- Specifications82
Consumer Information83
- Honda Publications83
- Customer Service Information83
- Warranty Statements86
- Distributor's Limited Warranty86
- Emission Control System Warranty91
- Distributor's Warranty95
Index98

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Honda BF5A Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	60 mm x 45 mm
HP Rating	5 HP
Cooling System	Water cooled
Fuel Delivery	Carburetor
Starting System	Manual
Gear Ratio	2.08:1
Dry Weight	27 kg
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Type	4-stroke
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000 - 6000 rpm
Ignition System	CDI
Exhaust	Above Propeller
Fuel Tank Capacity	1.5 L (0.40 US gal)
Shaft Length	Short (381 mm)
Gear Shift	Forward, Neutral
Trim Positions	4