Honda Outdoor Motor BF40A User Manual

lit STORAGE
For longer service life of the outboard
motor,‘have your outboard motor ser-
viced by an authorized Honda Marine
dealer before storage.
If you are unable to take the motor to
your dealer, proceed as follows:
Draining the Carburetors
B Gasoline is
extremely flammable, and gaso-
line vapor can explode, causing
serious injury or death. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks
in your working area, KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Spilled
gasoline or gasoline vapor may ignite.
If any gasoline is spilled, make sure
the area is dry before storing or trans-
porting the motor. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks where gasoline
is drained or stored.
DRAII’i SCREW
1. Disconnect the fuel hose connector.
2. Pull the #3 carburetor drain hose
outside of the motor pan.
3. Loosen the drain screw of the #3
carburetor and drain the carburetor.
Catch the draining gasoline in an
approved gasoline container.
4. Dram the #I and #2 carburetors in
the same manner using the #3 car-
buretor dram hose.
DRA
tlos
KZCARBURETOR
#l CARBURETOR
#3CARBURETOR
DRAIN SCREW
5. After thoroughly draining the car-
buretors, tighten the drain screws
securely.
6. Reinstall the drain hose back on the
#3 carburetor.
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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)