Honda BF5A User Manual

Name: Honda BF5A
Brand: Honda
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Table of Contents5
Outboard Motor Safety8
- Important Safety Information8
- Safety Label Locations10
Controls and Features13
- Control and Feature Identification Codes13
- Component and Control Locations14
- Controls16
- Instruments19
  - Fuel Gauge19
Indicators20
- Oil Pressure Indicator20
- Cooling System Indicator20
Other Features20
- Rev Limiter20
- Anode21
- Portable Fuel Tank21
- Fuel Filler Cap Vent Knob21
- Fuel Priming Bulb22
Installation23
Power Requirements23
Installation Position23
Attachment24
Transom Angle Adjustment24
Before Operation25
Are You Ready to Get Underway25
Is Your Outboard Motor Ready to Go25
Operation27
- Safe Operating Precautions27
- Break-In Procedure27
- Transom Angle Adjustment27
- Portable Fuel Tank28
- Fuel Hose Connections28
- Fuel Priming29
- Infrequent or Occasional Use29
- Starting the Engine30
- Emergency Starting32
- Stopping the Engine34
  - Emergency Engine Stopping34
  - Normal Engine Stopping34
- Gearshifting and Throttle Operation35
- Steering36
- Cruising37
- Shallow Water Operation38
- Mooring, Beaching, Launching39
Servicing Your Outboard Motor40
- The Importance of Maintenance40
- Servicing Your Outboard Motor the Importance of Maintenance40
- Maintenance Safety41
Tool Kit and Emergency Starter Rope42
Maintenance Schedule43
Servicing Your Outboard Motor44
Engine Cover Removal and Installation45
- Engine Oil Level Check45
- Engine Oil Change46
- Engine Oil Recommendations47
- Gear Case Oil Level Check47
- Gear Case Oil Change48
- Lubrication Points50
- Spark Plug Service51
Refueling52
Fuel Recommendations54
- Fuel Filter Inspection and Replacement55
- Portable Fuel Tank and Tank Filter Cleaning57
- Recoil Starter Rope Inspection58
- Anode Replacement58
- Propeller and Shear Pin Replacement59
Cleaning and Flushing61
Storage63
- Fuel63
- Engine Oil65
- Storage Precautions65
- Removal from Storage66
Transporting67
- With Outboard Motor Installed on Boat67
- With Outboard Motor Removed from Boat67
Taking Care of Unexpected Problems68
- Engine will Not Start68
- Hard Starting or Stalls after Starting70
- Engine Overheats71
- Engine will Not Drive the Propeller72
- Oil Pressure Indicator Goes off and Engine Speed Is Limited73
- Submerged Outboard Motor74
Technical Information76
- Serial Number Locations76
- Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation77
- Emission Control System Information78
- Star Label80
- Specifications82
Consumer Information83
- Honda Publications83
- Customer Service Information83
- Warranty Statements86
- Distributor's Limited Warranty86
- Emission Control System Warranty91
- Distributor's Warranty95
Index98

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Honda BF5A Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	60 mm x 45 mm
HP Rating	5 HP
Cooling System	Water cooled
Fuel Delivery	Carburetor
Starting System	Manual
Gear Ratio	2.08:1
Dry Weight	27 kg
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Type	4-stroke
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000 - 6000 rpm
Ignition System	CDI
Exhaust	Above Propeller
Fuel Tank Capacity	1.5 L (0.40 US gal)
Shaft Length	Short (381 mm)
Gear Shift	Forward, Neutral
Trim Positions	4