-All Rights Reserved 2002 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent 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,

6. Reinstall the spark plugs, and put the emergency stop switch clip into the switch. 7. Attempt to start the engine. If the engine fails to start, remove the spark plugs, dry them, then reinstall the spark plugs and attempt to start the engine again. If the engine starts, and no mechanical damage is evident, continue to run the engine for a half hour or longer. Be sure the water level is at least two inches above the antiventilation plate to avoid overheating and water pump damage. 8. As soon a

Shaft Length S: Short Shaft L: Long Shaft X: Extra Long Shaft Control System H: Tiller Handle Control R: Remote Control Tilt system (Example) G: Gas assist Tilt (with gas damper LHSA assist function) T: Power Tilt (with hydraulic assist function) * : Optional Equipment : Standard Equipment Destination A=United States S=Electric Starter G=Gas assist Tilt T=Power Tilt None=Manual Tilt R=Remote Control H=Tiller Handle S=Short Shaft L=Long Shaft X=Extra Long Shaft Model Model BFP15D Type SHA LHA XHA

of blades-diameter x pitch) 9-1/2 x 8-5/8 in (3-240 x 220 mm) Gear change Forward-Neutral Reverse (dog type) Dry weight S Model 77.2 lbs. (35.0 kg) L Model 79.4 lbs. (36.0 kg) Honda outboards are power rated in accordance with NMMA procedures and using the ICOMIA standard 28/23. 75 TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION Tuneup Spark plug gap 0.024-0.028 in (0.60-0.70 mm) See page 54. Idle speed 1,200 ± 100 See shop manual. Valve clearance (cold) Intake: 0.12 ± 0.02 mm Exhaust: 0.20 ± 0.0

OTHER FEATURES Overrev Limiter The engine is equipped with an overrev limiter to prevent the possibility of mechanical damage from excessive engine speed. The overrev limiter may be activated during operation, limiting engine speed, if the outboard motor is tilted excessively, or when propeller ventilation occurs during a sharp turn. If the overrev limiter is activated, check the tilt angle of the outboard motor. Automatic Choke (models equipped with electric starter) The engine is equipped with

92. OPERATION R Type (remote control) For panel mount or top mount remote control information, refer to the instructions provided with the remote control equipment. Side-Mount Type SWITCH CLIP LANYARD 1. Put the emergency stop switch clip in the emergency stop switch, and attach the lanyard to your PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or to your wrist, as shown. The engine will not start or run, unless the switch clip is in the emergency stop switch. The emergency stop switch clip and lanyard system

Keep these items on the boat, so they will always be available if you need them. 14 X 17 mm WRENCH BOX WRENCH - 10 X 12 nun WRENCH - PLIERS 8 mm WRENCH - C 0 3 FLAT SCREWDRIVER ~ SCREWDRIVER HANDLE TOOL BAG PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER GEAR OIL CHECK SCREWDRIVER SPARK PLUG WRENCH SPARE SWITCH CLIP SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) Perform at ever indicated month or First month Every 6 months Every year Every 2 yearsoperating hour interval, whichever Each use o

The engine can be started with the gearshift lever in the N (neutral) position only. The throttle grip can be turned to the FAST position only when the gearshift lever is in the F (forward) position. Use the throttle friction adjuster to help hold a constant throttle setting while cruising. Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase throttle grip friction for holding a constant speed. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease friction for easy grip rotation. OPERATIO N R Type (remote control)

2. Clean the filter in nonflammable solvent. Inspect the fuel tank filter and the connector O-ring. Replace them if damaged. 3. Reinstall the filter and hose connector in the fuel tank. Tighten the hose connector securely. SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR Recoil Starter Rope Inspection Anode Replacement Always keep the emergency starter rope on the boat in case the recoil starter rope fails. Replace the anodes when they have been reduced to about half their original size, or if they are crumbling.

MAXIMUM FAST IDLE LOWEST POSITION FAST IDLE LEVER Leave the fast idle lever in the lowest position to provide a rich fuel mixture for starting a cold engine. Lift the fast idle lever to warm up a cold engine after starting and to start a warm engine. CONTROLS AND FEATURES Gearshif t/Throttle Control Lever (side-mount type) GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER The control lever automatically locks itself in the N (neutral) position. To move the lever out of the N (neutral) posit