Honda BF8D User Manual

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Starter Grip Shift LeverEngine Start Button (Electric
starter type)
CONTROLS (H type)4.
N(neutral)
F(forward)
NEUTRAL
ENGINE START
BUTTON
RR ((rreevveerrssee))
REVERSE
FORWARD
STARTER GRIP
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Use the shift lever to run the boat in
forward or reverse gear, or to cut off
the engine power from the propeller.
There are three positions for the shift
lever.
FORWARD:
NEUTRAL:
REVERSE:
The boat moves ahead.
The engine power is cut
off from the propeller.
The boat does not move.
The boat reverses.
The engine does not start by pressing
the electric starter button unless the
shift lever is in the N (neutral)
position.
Use the engine start button to start
the engine.
Set the shift lever in the N (neutral)
position before starting.
Pulling the starter grip operates the
recoil starter to crank the engine for
starting. Set the shift lever in the N
(neutral) position before starting.
The engine does not start by pulling
the starter grip unless the shift lever
is in the N (neutral) position.
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Honda BF8D Specifications

General

HP Rating	8 HP
Cooling System	Water cooled
Fuel Delivery	Carburetor
Ignition System	CDI
Starting System	Manual
Gear Ratio	2.33:1
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L (external tank)
Engine Type	4-stroke
Full Throttle RPM Range	5, 000-6, 000 RPM
Shaft Length	381 mm (Short Shaft)