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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specifications
MODEL BF40D
Description
code
BBDJ
Type LH LRT
Overall length 31.3 in (794 mm) 27.3 in (694 mm)
Overall width 14.6 in (372 mm)
Overall height 53.7 in (1,364 mm)
Transom height
(when transom
angle is 12°)
20.5 in (521 mm)
Dry mass
[weight]*
220 lbs (100 kg) 216 lbs (98 kg)
Rated power 29.8 kW (40 HP)
Full throttle
range
5,000 – 6,000 rpm
Engine type 4 stroke OHC in-line 3 cylinder
Displacement
49.3 cu-in (808 cm
3
)
Spark plug gap 0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 – 0.7 mm)
Steering control
system
Tiller handle
Outboard motor-
mounted, remote control
Starter system Electric starter
Ignition system Full transistor battery
Lubrication
system
Trochoid pump pressure lubrication
Specified oil Engine: API standard (SG, SH, SJ)
SAE/FC-W 5W-30
Gear case: API standard (GL-4) SAE 90
Hypoid gear oil
Oil capacity Engine: 2.1 US qt (2.0 L)
without oil filter change
2.2 US qt (2.1 L)
with oil filter change
Gear case: 0.43 US qt (0.41 L)
CARB star label ULTRA ∙ LOW EMISSION
D.C. output 12V – 17A
Cooling system Water cooling with thermostat
Exhaust system Water exhaust
Spark plugs DR7EB (NGK), X22 ESR-UB (DENSO)
Fuel pump Low pressure side: mechanical type
High pressure side: electrical type
Fuel Unleaded gasoline
(86 pump octane or higher)
Gear change Dog type (Forward-Neutral-Reverse)
Steering angle 35° right and left
Trim angle – 4° to 12° (when Transom angle is 12°)
Tilt up angle 63° (when Transom angle is 12°)
Transom angle 8°, 12°, 16°, 20°, 24°
* With propeller
Honda outboard motors are power rated in accordance with NMMA procedures and using the ICOMIA standard 28/23.
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