Honda Outboard Motor BF15A User Manual

3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Steering friction bolt
Operate the steering wheel right and left and check for the amount of drag felt.
Adjust the steering friction bolt so that a slight amount of drag is felt. The steering
should move smoothly and freely.
STEERING FRICTION BOLT
Remote control friction adjustment
Operate the remote control lever into forward and reverse gears and check for
the amount of drag felt.
Adjust the remote control friction adjuster so that a slight amount of drag is felt.
The remote control lever should move smoothly and freely.
CONTROL
FRICTION
ADJUSTER
%
DECREASE
In addition to the above items review the pre-operation check list shown in the
BF9.9N15A owner’s manual page 14.
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Honda Outboard Motor BF15A Specifications

General

Displacement	350 cc (21.4 cubic inches)
Horsepower	15 HP
Cooling System	Water cooled
Fuel Delivery	Carburetor
Ignition System	CDI
Starting System	Manual or Electric
Gear Ratio	2.08:1
Trim Positions	5
Lubrication	Wet sump
Fuel	Unleaded gasoline (86 octane)
Propeller	3-blade aluminum
Gear Shift	F-N-R
Bore x Stroke	59 mm x 64 mm (2.3 in x 2.5 in)
Full Throttle RPM Range	5, 000-6, 000 RPM
Dry Weight	46 kg
Oil Capacity	1.1 L
Alternator	6A, 12V
Shaft Length	15" (Short), 20" (Long)
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L (External tank)
Exhaust	Through propeller hub