Honda Power Equipment BF25A, BF30A Throttle Friction Knob

3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE)

Throttle Grip

THROTTLE GRIP

Turn the grip clockwise or counter-

clockwise to adjust the engine speed.

Turning the grip in the direction

shown by the arrow increases engine

speed*

Throttle Opening Indicator

THRO’I-IXE OPENING INDICATOR

The curve on the grip indicates throttle

opening.

Throttle Friction Knob

RELEASE

Use the throttle friction knob to set the

throttle grip at a certain position while

cruising. Turning the friction knob

clockwise sets the throttle grip, and it

is released by turning the friction knob

counterclockwise.

Contents

Main Page B TYPES OF HONDA BF25A/30A OUTBOARD MOTORS 2 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Page CONTENTS 1. SAFETY GASOLINE@gg 1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION Operator Responsibility Fire and Burn Hazards 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION I I (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) \ 9 I I \ \ I Page Engine Start Button (Electric Starter Type) Gearshift Lever Choke Knob Throttle Friction Knob 3. CONTROLS (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Engine Stop Switch I Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard Page 3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) 15 Remote Control Lever 3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Neutral Release Lever Ignition Switch ON 3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard KY 3. CONTROLS (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Choke/Fast Idle Lever Manual Choke Knob (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) kommonj I PY-C CT . . Page (common) 3. CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS (common) Fuel Cap/Gauge/Vent Knob area. Over-Rev Limiter 4. INSTALLATION 24 4. INSTALLATION 25 Page Page Refilling b I c Fuel Recommendations Oxygenated Fuels 1 I \- Propeller Cotter Pin Page Fuel Tank and Vent Knob Fuel Line Connection Page 6. STARTING THE ENGINE (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) pEEq 35 picq Page Page 6. STARTING THE ENGINE (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) 39 6. STARTING THE ENGINE (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) lNoTlCEl Do noi turn the ignition key to the start position while the engine is running. This can damage the starter motor and flywheel. 6. STARTING THE ENGINE (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) n 6. STARTING THE ENGINE Page Page Page Troubleshooting Starting Problems maxi- 50% throttle are acceptable 7. OPERATION (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) 49 7. OPERATION (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Steering Cruising 7. OPERATION (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) I Gear Shifting Page Tilt Lever 7. OPERATION Motor angle Page Engine Oil Pressure and Overheat Warning System 0, @@ $ -J Page High Altitude Operation NOTICE 8. STOPPING THE ENGINE (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) Emergency Engine Stop 61 Normal Engine Stop c Page 8. STOPPING THE ENGINE (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) 63 9. TRANSPORTING 10. CLEANING AND FLUSHING L-l H 65 D Flush Kit (optional part) 10. CLEANING AND FLUSHING 66 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Page Page Tool Kit and Spare Parts mm Page Page Page Page Gear Oil Oil check interval: Oil change interval: OIL CAPACITY: Recommended oil: Gear Oil Level/Check Gear Oil Change OIL CAPACITY: Spark Plugs Check-replace interval: Recommended spark plug: Page Battery (not included) Minimum requirements Page Page Page Engine Fuel Filter vapor Check Change Fuel Tank and Filter Cleaning interval: Fuel lhk Cleaning Fuel Tank Filter Cleaning/Replacement Fuse Replacement (Electric Replacement Propeller If the propeller is damaged, replace it as follows: Use a new genuine Honda Removal: Installation: Page Page 12. STORAGE 90 12. STORAGE 91 13. TROUBLESHOOTING L 92 - Insufficient - Fuel L (2) Engine starts but immediately stops. Engine some times stops while cruising. Fuel L- Engine overheats Page Specifications are subject to change without notice. I Lubrication svstem I 96 We 036 5 (4. 8. 12. 16 20) change without notice. 15. WARRANTY SERVICE 98 Current customer service contact information: Page Page Page 17. INDEX 17. INDEX 103