Table Of Contents - Honda BF45A Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFKI-Y
Safety labels ................................................................ .6
Safety information ...................................................... 7
2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
............................ 8
3. CONTROLS
Tiller handle type
Engine start button .................................................... 11
Shift lever .................................................................. 11
Choke knob ............................................................... 11
Throttle grip .............................................................. 12
Throttle opening indicator ........................................ 12
Throttle friction knob ................................................ 12
Engine stop switch .................................................... 13
Emergency stop switch lanyard ................................ 13
Oil pressure indicator light .......................................
Overheat indicator light ............................................ :t
Remote control type
Remote control lever ................................................ 15
Neutral release lever ................................................. 16
Ignition switch .......................................................... 16
Emergency stop switch lanyard ................................ 17
Choke/fast idle lever ................................................. 18
Manual choke knob ................................................... I8
Oil pressure indicator light/buzzer ............................ .19
Overheat indicator light/buzzer ................................ 19
Remote control & power trim/tilt type
Power trim/tilt switch (remote control lever) ........... 20
Power tilt switch (motor pan) ................................... 21
Trim meter ................................................................ 21
Tachometer ............................................................... 21
Manual relief valve ................................................... 22
Gas assisted tilt type
Tilt lever .................................................................... 22
Controls & instruments (common)
Tilt lock lever ............................................................ 23
Trim tab ..................................................................... 23
Anode metal .............................................................. 24
Cooling system indicator .......................................... 24
Water intakes ............................................................ 25
Transom angle adjusting rod ..................................... 26
Fuel cap/gauge/vent knob ......................................... 27
Engine over-rev limiter ............................................. 27
4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Engine cover removal/installation ............................ 28
Engine oil .................................................................. 29
Fuel level .................................................................. 30
Gasoline containing alcohol ..................................... 3 1
Propeller and cotter
Steering
pin ............................................. 32
friction adjustment (common) .................... 32
Remote control friction adjustment .......................... 33
Other checks
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Stem bracket ........................................................... 33
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Tool kit ................................................................... 33
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Anodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Fuel line connection .................................................. 34
Starting the engine (Tiller handle type) .................... 36
Starting the engine (Remote control type) ................ 40
Emergencv starting ................................................... 43
Troubcieshooting &rting
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6. OPERATION
problems
Break-in procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49