1. COMMON MODEL INFORMATION OPERATIONS CHECK LIST REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 0 Check remote control for proper operation. 0 Make sure the control lever selects forward, neutral, and reverse gears. 0 Check for full throttle capability. 0 Check to be sure the throttle operates smoothly with the remote control lever at full throttle position. On side-surface mount controls, the fast idle lever must be in the idle position. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 0 Check wire harness for proper connections. 0 Check battery connections for correct polarity and tightness. 0 Make sure battery is fully charged and installed securely. 0 Make sure meters, indicators and switches are connected correctly.
TILT MECHANISM 0 Check all items on the following list. Refer to the applicable Honda Marine Owner‘s Manual or Shop Manual for specifications and detailed procedures. Test every unit to be sure it is functioning properly. ON LAND 0 After completing this check list, complete the Honda Marine Outboard Delivery Check List rM023 (see page 1-48)]. Provide the yellow copy to your customer, retain the white copy for your sales file, and submit the pink copy to Honda Marine. This check list must be completed for every outboard sold. EXTERNAL APPEARANCE 0 Check for paint scratches; touch up if necessary. INSTALLATION LOCATION 0 Check for correct installation location.
0 Check outboard motor for correct installation height. 0 Make sure the motor mounting bolts are tight. 0 Check to be sure sealant has been applied to the transom mounting bolt holes. GEAR OIL 0 Check for proper gear oil level. Make sure the oil level and drain plugs are tight. Use a commercially available gear oil that meets or exceeds the requirement for API Service Classification. See SPECIFICATIONS section in applicable model-family chapter of this guide. FUELSYSTEM 0 Be sure fuel lines are connected securely. 0 Use fresh 86 pump octane rating or higher unleaded gasoline. 0 Check for fuel leaks. If necessary, repair immediately.
STEERING SYSTEM 0 Check the steering system for smooth operation. 0 Make sure the outboard motor does not interfere with the: Push power trimhilt switch, and make sure outboard motor tilts up and down smoothly. Check for abnormal tilt motor noise while tilting up or down. Tilt down the outboard motor and check to see that the trim meter functions and indicates “DOWN.” Operate the steering with the outboard motor in the tilt UP position, and check to be sure that the cables, harnesses, boat splashwell, etc. do not interfere with the outboard motor. Make sure tilt stopper will set in the lock position at full tilt up position. Check the power tilt oil level.
Tilt the outboard motor up to the full tilt UP position and lock it in place with the tilt lock lever. Remove the oil tank cap and be sure the oil level is up to the oil filler port. Install the tank cap securely. Check the applicable Honda Marine Shop Manual for oil capacity and recommended oil. ENGINE OIL 0 Check engine oil level. See SPECIFICATIONS section in applicable model-family chapter of this guide. All Honda engines are shipped with a small amount of oil from the factory. Add 80% of oil capacity before initial start-up. Then run engine, shut it off, wait 30 seconds and checwadjust oil level. “Hot” oil level should be 6-7 mm below top mark on dipstick.
0 0 0 0 0 steering cable and/or link arm control cables wire harness, etc. when the steering wheel is turned full left and full right and with the motor in full tilt up positions. Date of Issue: June 2003 0 2001-2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.