Honda Power Equipment BF40A, BF50A

CONTENTS

1. SAFETY

SAFETY LABELS.. ................................................... 6

SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................ 7

2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................ 8

3. CONTROLS

TILLER HANDLE TYPE

Engine Start Button .................................................... 1 I

Shift Lever.. ................................................................ II

Choke Knob.. .............................................................. 1 I

Throttle Grip.. ............................................................. 12

Throttle Opening Indicator ......................................... 12

Throttle Friction Knob ............................................... 12

Engine Stop Switch .................................................... 13

Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard ............................... 13

Oil Pressure Indicator Light ....................................... I4

Overheat Indicator Light ............................................ 14

REMOTE CONTROL TYPE

Remote Control Lever ................................................ 15

Neutral Release Lever ................................................ I6

Ignition Switch ........................................................... I6

Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard ............................... I7

Choke/Fast Idle Lever ................................................ 18

Manual Choke Knob ......... ......................................... 18

Oil Pressure Indicator Light/Buzzer.. ......................... 19

Overheat Indicator Light/Buzzer ................................ I9

REMOTE CONTROL & PQWER TRIM/TILT TYPE

Power Trim/Tilt Switch (remote control lever) .......... 20

Power Tilt Switch (motor pan) ................................... 2 I

Trim Meter ................................................................. 21

Tachometer ................................................................. 2 I

Manual Relief Valve .................................................. 22

GAS ASSISTED TILT TYPE

Tilt Lever .................................................................... 22

CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS (common)

Tilt Lock Lever.. ......................................................... 23

Trim Tab.. ................................................................... 23

Anode Metal ............................................................... 24

Cooling System Indicator.. ......................................... 24

Water Intakes.. ............................................................ 25

Transom Angle Adjusting Rod .................................. 26

Fuel Cap/Gauge/Vent Knob ....................................... 27

Over-Rev Limiter ....................................................... 27

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Engine Cover Removal/Installation ........................... 28

Engine Oil .................................................................. 29

Fuel Level.. ................................................................. 30

Fuel Recommendations .............................................. 3 1

Oxygenated Fuels ....................................................... 32

Propeller and Cotter pin ............................................. 33

Steering Friction Adjustment (common). ................... 33

Remote Control Friction Adjustment ......................... 34

Other Checks

Stern bracket ............................................................ 34

Tool Kit .................................................................... 34

Anodes ..................................................................... 34

5. STARTING THE ENGINE

Fuel Tank and Vent Knob .......................................... 35