Honda Outdoor Motor BF40A User Manual

6. OPERATION (GAS ASSISTED TILT TYPE)
Tilt Lever
GEARSHIFT
Tilt the motor up to prevent the pro-
peller and gear case from hitting the
bottom when beaching or stopping in
shallow water.
1. Move the gearshift lever to the
N ( neutral) position and stop the
engine.
\ \u\\ PUSH
SWITCH
ENGINE COVER GRIP
‘TILT LEVER
2. To tilt the motor up, move the tilt
lever to the FREE position, then
pull the engine cover grip and raise
the motor.
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Honda Outdoor Motor BF40A Specifications

General

Displacement	808 cc
Full Throttle RPM Range	5, 000-6, 000 RPM
HP Rating	40 HP
Starting System	Electric
Cooling System	Water Cooled
Gear Ratio	2.08:1
Trim Range	-4° to +16°
Lubrication	Wet Sump
Recommended Fuel	Unleaded Gasoline (86 Octane)
Gear Shift	F-N-R
Steering	Remote
Bore & Stroke	70 mm x 70 mm
Fuel Delivery	Programmed Fuel Injection
Exhaust	Through Prop Hub
Shaft Length	15, 20 inches
Fuel Tank Capacity	External
Recommended Engine Oil	10W-30
Dry Weight	96 kg (211 lbs)