honda — Setup Manual

PREFACE CONTENTS This manual covers the construction, function and serving procedures for the Honda BF135A•BF150A outboard motors. SPECIFICATIONS 1 SERVICE INFORMATION 2 All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at anytime without notice. MAINTENANCE 3 ENGINE COVER/COVER LOCK 4 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. This includes text, figures, and tables.

PROGRAMMED-FUEL INJECTION 5 ALTERNATOR 6 As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. The purpose of this message is to help prevent damage to the outboard motor, other property, or the environment. NOTICE ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 7 THERMOSTAT/RELIEF VALVE/FLUSH VALVE 8 SAFETY MESSAGES CRANKSHAFT PULLEY/CAM CHAIN 9 Your safety, and the safety of others, are very important. To help you make informed decisions, we have provided safety messages and other safety information throughout this manual. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with servicing these outboard motors. You must use your own good judgment.

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES 10 OIL PUMP/FLYWHEEL 11 CRANKCASE/BALANCER 12 You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT/PISTONS 13 Safety Labels –– on the engine cover. PROPELLER/GEAR CASE/EXTENSION CASE/ OIL CASE 14 Safety messages –– Preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. MOUNTING CASE/STERN BRACKET/SWIVEL CASE/POWER TRIM/TILT ASSEMBLY 15 STEERING ROD/REMOTE CONTROL BOX 16 These signal words mean: DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

CABLES/SHIFT LINK BRACKET/SHIFT ARM/ NEUTRAL SWITCH 17 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 18 WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. OPERATION 19 SYSTEM DIAGRAM/WIRING DIAGRAM 20 21 CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. Instructions –– how to service this outboard motor correctly and safely. 21 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Service Publications Office Date of lssue: November, 2003 © Honda Motor Co., Ltd.