Honda Outdoor Motor BF40A User Manual

lO.:MAINTENANCE
FUEL TANK HOSE
CONNECTOR
FUEL TANK
FILTER
Fuel Tank Filter
Cleaning/Replacement
1. Turn the fuel tank hose connector
counterclockwise to remove the
fuel tank filter.
2. Clean the fuel tank filter with non-
flammable cleaner or solvent.
Replace the fuel tank filter if neces-
sary*
3. After cleaning or replacement, rein-
st$l the fuel tank filter and fuel
tank hose connector securely.
Fuse Replacement
BLOWN FUSE
If the fuse is blown, running the engine
will not charge the battery and the
electric starter will not work.
FUSE RATING: 15A
Never use a fuse. with a different rat-
ing from that specified.
If the fuse is blown, check the cause,
then replace the fuse with a spare fuse
of the same rated capacity. Unless the
cause is found, the fuse may blow
again.
FUSE COVER
Replacement
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Pull the blown fuse out of the clip.
4. Push a new 15A fuse into the clip.
A spare 15A fuse is located in the fuse
holder. If the spare fuse is not available,
the motor will need to be started with the
pull starter rope (refer to the emergency
start procedure page 44).

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)