Honda Power Equipment BF2D 41, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

41MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

Distributor’sLimited W arranty

ITEM

Performat every indicated month or

operatinghour interval, whichever

comesfirst.

REGULARSERVICE PERIOD

Checklevel

Change

Change

Check

Check-adjust

Check-adjust

Check-adjust/Replace

Check

Check

Check-adjust

Replace

Eachuse

Firstmonth

or

10hrs.

(2)

(2)

Every6 months

or

50hrs.

(2)

(2)

Everyyear

or

150hrs.

(2)

(2)

Engineoil

Gearcase oil

Starterrope

Carburetorlinkage

Valveclearance

Sparkplug

Propellerand Cotter pin

Anode

Idlingspeed

Clutchshoes and drum

(Withclutch type)

(3)

Follow the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE table and service your outboard motor accordingly. Please note, a claim for

warranty coverage will not be denied simply because the maintenance schedule for your outboard motor was not

followed. However, any part(s) that fails specifically due to lack of maintenance, or improperly performed maintenance,

would not becovered under the .

Lubricatemore frequently when used in salt water.

Theseitems should be serviced by an authorized Honda Marine dealer, unlessyou have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient.

Referto the Honda shop manual f or service procedures.

Forprof essionalcommercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.

(1)

(2)

(3)

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Contents

Main Page INTRODUCTION 2 A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Page CONTENTS 6 Operator Responsibility IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY 7 Carbon Monoxide HazardRefuel With Care Page Page OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY 11 CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES CONTROLS AND FEATURES 12 COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS 13 Choke Knob CONTROLS Emergency Stop Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch 14 Throttle Grip (SH, SCH and LCH types) (SH, SCH and LCH types)(S, L types) 15 Starter GripFuel Valve Lever Engine Cover Retaining Strap 16 Tilt LeverTransom Angle Adjusting Bolt 17 Steering Friction Bolt Fuel Filler Cap Vent KnobClamp Screws Page 19 INSTALLATION POSITION POWER REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION 20 ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION 22 ARE YOU READY TO GET UNDERWAY? Safety Knowledge IS YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY TO GO? BEFORE OPERATION 23 Safety InspectionMaintenance Inspection BEFORE OPERATION 24 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS BREAK-IN PROCEDURE TRANSOM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OPERATION 25 STARTING THE ENGINE INFREQUENT OR OCCASIONAL USE Page Page 28 EMERGENCY STARTING Page 30 Normal Engine Stopping STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Stopping Page 32 THROTTLE OPERATION 33 REVERSING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR 34 STEERING 35 Transom Angle CRUISING Engine Speed 36 MOORING, BEACHING, LAUNCHING Page 38 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR 39 MAINTENANCE SAFETY Safety Precautions 40 TOOL KIT AND EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE 41 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DistributorsLimited W arranty (1) (2) (3) Forprof essionalcommercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals. Lubricatemore frequently when used in salt water.(1) (2) (3) 43 Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil Change ENGINE COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 44 Engine Oil Recommendations 45 Gear Case Oil Change 46 Lubrication Points 47 Spark Plug Service Page 49 REFUELING 50 FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS 51 Recoil Starter Rope Inspection Anode Replacement 52 Propeller Replacement Removal Installation 53 STORAGE PREPARATION Fuel STORAGE 54 Adding a Fuel Stabilizer Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor 55 Engine Oil STORAGE PRECAUTIONS 56 REMOVAL FROM STORAGE 57 WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLED ON BOAT WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR REMOVED FROM BOAT TRANSPORTING TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Page Page Page 62 SUBMERGED OUTBOARD MOTOR Page 64 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Locations TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION 65 Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation 66 Emission Control System Information Source of Emissions Tampering and AlteringThe U.S. and Califor nia Clean Air Acts 67 Maintenance Replacement PartsProblems That May Af f ect Emissions Page Page 70 Specifications Tuneup 71 CONSUMER INFORMATION Honda Publications Parts Catalog Customer Service Information Accessory Catalog 72 WarrantyCoverage 73 Warranty Service 74 United states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Warranty Statements Distributors Limited Warranty Page Page Page Page 79 Emission Control SystemWarranty Page Page EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS: 83 Canada WARRANTY PERIOD RETAILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2005: THIS WARRANTY COVERS Distributors Warranty 84 THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE OWNERS OBLIGATION TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE 85 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORY WARRANTY ENTIRE WRITTEN WARRANTY DISCLAIMER NOTICE TO CONSUMER INDEX Page INDEX