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A DANGER A WARNING A CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.
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R E A D O W N E R 'S M A N U A L C A R E F U L L Y B E F O R E O P E R A T IO N WARNING I P LA C E T R A N S M IS S IO N IN N E U T R A L BE FO RE S T A R T IN G .
NOTICE Using the electric starter f o r more than 5 seconds at a time will overheat the starter m otor and can dam age it. Turning the ignition switch key to the START position while the engine is running can dam age the TAKING CARE OF starter m otor and flyw heel.
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NOTICE Using the electric starter f o r more than 5 seconds a t a time will overheat the starter m otor and can dam age it. • Turning the ignition switch key to the START position while the engine is running can dam age the starter m otor and flyw heel.
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Steering Friction Adjuster SH, LH, SHG and LHT Types SH and LH Types (long tiller handle) ) \ ^ NOTICE Do not apply grease or oil on the friction plate. Grease or oil will SHG and LH T Types reduce the friction o f the adjuster. SRG, LRG, SRT and LRT Types (remote control)
SH, LH, SHG, SRG and LRG Types LHT, SRT and LRT Types...
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LH T Type (long tiller handle) SRT and LRT Types NOTICE Excessive trim/tilt angle during operation can cause propeller ventilation, overheating, and water pump damage. This type o f damage is not covered by the (p. 1 1 9 ).
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LHT, SRT and LRT Types NOTICE An excessive trim/tilt angle during operation can cause propeller ventilation, overheating, and w ater pump damage. This type o f damage is not covered by the (p. 119).
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SHG, SRG and LRG Types NOTICE An excessive tilt angle during operation can cause propeller ventilation, overheating, and water pump damage. This type o f damage is not covered by the (p. 119 ). NOTICE Do not use the tiller handle as a lever to raise the outboard motor.
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SH and LH Types NOTICE Do not use the tiller handle as a lever to raise the outboard motor. Applying excessive fo r c e to the tiller handle can dam age it.
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SHG, SRG and LRG Types NOTICE An excessive tilt angle during SH and LH Types operation can cause propeller ventilation, overheating, and water LHT, SRT and LRT Types pump damage. This type o f damage is not covered by the (p.
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NOTICE D o not attem pt to use the po w er tilt switch to tilt the outboard motor down while the tilt lock lever is in the lock position. Dam age to the pow er tilt system m ay occur.
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A W A R N IN G Failure to properly fo llo w maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always fo llo w the procedures and precautions in the owner's manual.
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NOTICE Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
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NOTICE Im proper disposal o f engine oil can be harmful to the environment. I f you change your own oil, please dispose o f the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed container, and take it to a recycling center. Do not discard it in a trash bin, dump it on the ground or pou r it down a drain.
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NOTICE Painting or coating the anodes will d efea t their purpose and will lead to rust and corrosion dam age to the outboard motor. The anodes must be exposed to the w ater in order to p ro tect the outboard motor.
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Cleaning Flushing With the Honda Garden Hose Adapter (optional equipment)
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" n o t ic e Running the engine without good w ater circulation can cause overheating and w ater pump damage. D istribu tor’s Limited W arranty...
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Flushing Without the Honda NOTICE Garden Hose Adapter Running the engine without good w ater circulation can cause overheating and w ater pump damage. D istribu tor’s Limited Warranty...
Adding a Fuel Stabilizer NOTICE Depending on the region where you operate your outboard, fu e l form ulations m ay deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration and oxidation can occur in as little as 15 days and m ay cause dam age to the carburetors and fu e l system.
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D istributor’s Limited W arranty Draining the Fuel System A W ARNING Gasoline is highly flam m able and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. • Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
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All Types SH, LH, SHG and LHT Types SRG, LRG, SRT and LRT Types (remote control)
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NOTICE Lifting the outboard m otor by the engine cover, or using the installed outboard m otor as a handle or lever to move the boat, can dam age the outboard motor.
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NOTICE N ever use a fu se with a rating greater than specified. Serious dam age to the electrical system could result.
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NOTICE When cranking the engine with an open ignition circuit (spark plugs rem oved fro m the ignition circuit), remove the clip fro m the emergency stop switch to prevent possible dam age to the ignition system.
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For use a t low altitudes, have an authorized Honda marine dealer return the carburetors to original fa c to ry specifications.
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The U.S. and California Clean Tampering and Altering A ir Acts Source o f Emissions...
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Problems That May A ffect Replacement Parts Emissions Maintenance...
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The Star Label means Cleaner Marine Engine...
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BF25D Engine: 1.7 US q t (1.6 fi) BATJ W ith o u t oil filte r change Gear case: 0.29 US q t (0.27 fi) 28.3 in (720 m m ) ULTRA LO W EMISSION 14.8 in (375 m m ) 1 2 V - 4 A 1 2 V - 1 0 A 47.0 in (1,195 m m )
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BF25D Enqine: 1.7 US q t (1.6 fi) BATJ W ith o u t oil filte r chanqe Gear case: 0.29 US q t (0.27 fi) 25.2 in (640 m m ) ULTRA LO W EMISSION 14.8 in (375 m m ) 1 2 V - 1 0 A 47.0 in (1,195 m m ) W a te r c o o lin q w ith th e rm o s ta t...
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BF30D Enqine: 1.7 US q t (1.6 fi) BAUJ W ith o u t oil fille r chanqe Gear case: 0.29 US q t (0.27 fi) 28.3 in (720 m m ) ULTRA LO W EMISSION 14.8 in (375 m m ) 1 2 V - 4 A 1 2 V - 1 0 A 47.0 in (1,195 m m )
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BF30D Engine: 1.7 US q t (1.6 fi) BAUJ W ith o u t oil filte r change Gear case: 0.29 US q t (0.27 fi) 25.2 in (640 m m ) ULTRA LO W EMISSION 14.8 in (375 m m ) 1 2 V - 1 0 A 47.0 in (1,195 m m ) W a te r c o o lin q w ith th e rm o s ta t...
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