Honda Outboard Motor BF135A User Manual

8Carbon Monoxide HazardRefuel With CareOUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETYExhaust gas contains poisonouscarbon monoxide. Avoid inhalationof exhaust gas. Never run t

98Oxygenated FuelsETHANOL:MTBE:METHANOL:TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATIONSome conventional gasolines arebeing blended with alcohol or anether compoun

−12V 80AH(CCA622)99BatteryMinimum RequirementsTECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATIONYou may use gasoline containing upto 5% methanol by volume, as longas

100Emission Control SystemInformationTECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATIONSource of EmissionsTampering and AlteringThe U.S. and Calif ornia CleanAir Acts

101TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATIONMaintenanceReplacement PartsProblems That May Af f ectEmissionsA manufacturer of an aftermarketpart assumes the r

102Star LabelThe Symbol for Cleaner Marine Engines:Cleaner Air and Water -Better Fuel Economy -Longer Emission Warranty -TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORM

103One StarLowEmissionTwo StarsVery LowEmissionThree StarsUltra LowEmissionFour StarsSuper UltraLow EmissionTECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATIONThe one-

−−−−−BARJBF135ABARJ BASJLA XA XCA33.3 in (845 mm)22.8 in (580 mm)70.5 in (1,790 mm)25.0 in (635 mm)485 lbs (220 kg)20.0 in(508 mm)65.6 in(1,665 mm)5,0

−−−−−BF150ABANJ BANJ BAPJLA XA XCA33.3 in (845 mm)22.8 in (580 mm)70.5 in (1,790 mm)25.0 in (635 mm)485 lbs (220 kg)111.9 kW (150 HP)5,000 6,000 rpm4

±−−±±No other adjustments needed.750 50 rpm0.039 0.051 in (1.00 1.30 mm) See page 67See shop manualSee shop manual0.23 0.02 mm0.30 0.02 mmExhaust:Inta

107CONSUMER INFORMATIONHonda PublicationsCustomer Service InformationAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc.TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATIONShop ManualParts

9SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONSOUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETYThe labels shown here contain important safety information. Please read them carefully. These labels are c

108INDEX...Alternator (ACG) Indicator . 29...

109INDEXFast Idle Button...Panel-Mount Type . 20...

110INDEX...Oil Pressure Indicator . 29OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR GOES OFF AND...

111INDEX...Tachometer (optional equipment) . 28...TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS . 85..TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFOR

10CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODESCONTROLS AND FEATURESModelTypeBF135A BF150ATransom HeightLA XA XCA LA XA XCAStandard Rotating Propeller Shaf

11COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONSCONTROLS AND FEATURESENGINE COVERANODEOIL LEVEL DIPSTICKANODETRIM TABSTERNBRACKETFRAME SERIALNUMBERTILT LOCKLEVERPOWE

12Remote Controls (optional equipment)CONTROLS AND FEATURESEMERGENCYSTOP SWITCHFAST IDLELEVERIGNITIONSWITCHPOWER TRIM/TILTSWITCHOVERHEATINDICATOR LIGH

13CONTROLS AND FEATURESPOWERTRIM/TILTSWITCHPOWER TRIM/TILTSWITCH (RIGHT)POWER TRIM/TILTSWITCH (LEFT)OIL PRESSUREINDICATOR LIGHTOVERHEATINDICATOR LIGHT

14Trim Meter(optional equipment)Tachometer(optional equipment)Digital Speedometer(optional equipment)Digital Tachometer(optional equipment)CONTROLS AN

15CONTROLSSide-Mount TypeCONTROLS AND FEATURESSTARTOONNOOFFFFIGNITIONSWITCHIgnition SwitchTurning the ignition switch key to theSTART position operate

16CONTROLS AND FEATURESEMERGENCYSTOP SWITCHSWITCH CLIPLANYARDSWITCH CLIPLANYARDSPARE SWITCH CLIPCONTROL LEVERNEUTRAL RELEASELEVERSwitch Clip and Emerg

17CONTROLS AND FEATURESF (FORWARD)GEARSHIFT/THROTTLECONTROL LEVER30°30°TTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGGTTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGGMAXIMUMMAXIMUMSHI

The engine exhaust from thisproduct contains chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer, birth defects, orother reproductive harm.Keep t

18Panel-Mount TypeCONTROLS AND FEATURESFAST IDLE LEVERMAXIMUM FAST IDLELOWEST POSITIONSTARTONOFFIGNITIONSWITCH KEYN (neutral)Fast Idle LeverIgnition S

19CONTROLS AND FEATURESLANYARDSWITCH CLIPLANYARDSWITCH CLIPEMERGENCYSTOP SWITCHSPARE SWITCH CLIP(optional equipment)Switch Clip and Emergency StopSwit

20CONTROLS AND FEATURESCONTROL LEVERNEUTRAL RELEASELEVERCONTROLLEVERNEUTRALRELEASELEVERPushR (reverse)F(forward)PPuullll uuppFAST IDLE BUTTONN (neutra

21CONTROLS AND FEATURESGEARSHIFT/THROTTLECONTROL LEVER35°35°SHIFTSHIFTMMIINNIIMMUUMMMMIINNIIMMUUMMMAXIMUMMAXIMUMN (NEUTRAL)F (FORWARD)R (REVERSE)TTHHR

22Top-Mount TypeCONTROLS AND FEATURESEMERGENCYSTOPSWITCHLANYARDSWITCH CLIPLANYARDSWITCH CLIPONOFFSTARTIGNITIONSWITCHKEYSwitch Clip and Emergency StopS

23CONTROLS AND FEATURESSINGLE TYPEDUAL TYPECCOONNTTRROOLLLLEEVVEERRSSCCOONNTTRROOLLLLEEVVEERRCONTROLLEVERPushN(neutral)F(forward)R (reverse)FAST IDLE

24CONTROLS AND FEATURESTTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGGTTHHRROOTTTTLLEE OOPPEENNIINNGGSHIFTSHIFTMAXIMUMMAXIMUM35° 35°MMIINNIIMMUUMMMMIINNIIMMUUMMF (FOR

25Common ControlsPower Trim/Tilt SwitchCONTROLS AND FEATURES(side-mount type) (top-mount type)(panel-mount type)CONTROLLEVERCONTROL LEVERCONTROLLEVERD

26Power Tilt Switch Manual Relief Valve Tilt Lock LeverCONTROLS AND FEATURESPOWER TILT SWITCHMMAANNUUAALL RREELLIIEEFF VVAALLVVEEFFRREEEELLOOCCKKTTIIL

−27INSTRUMENTSTrim Meter(optional equipment)Trim TabEngine Cover LatchCONTROLS AND FEATURESTRIM METERTRIM TABTIGHTENINGBOLTUUNNLLOOCCKKENGINE COVER LA

1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your selection ofa Honda outboard motor. We arecertain you will be pleased with yourpurchase of one of the finestoutbo

28Tachometer(optional equipment)Digital Tachometer(optional equipment)Digital Speedometer(optional equipment)CONTROLS AND FEATURESTACHOMETERThe tachom

29INDICATORSAlternator (ACG) IndicatorProgrammed Fuel Injection(PGM-FI) IndicatorOil Pressure IndicatorCONTROLS AND FEATURESACG INDICATORPGM-FI INDICA

30Overheating IndicatorCONTROLS AND FEATURES(side-mount type)(panel-mount/top-mount types)(RED)(RED)BUZZERBUZZERAll models are equipped with abuzzer t

31Cooling System Indicator OTHER FEATURESWater Separator BuzzerOverrev LimiterCONTROLS AND FEATURESCOOLING SYSTEM INDICATORWATER SEPARATORWater should

32Anodes Fuel Priming BulbCONTROLS AND FEATURESANODE(each side)ANODE(stern bracket)PRIMING BULBUPOUTLET END(motor)INLET END (tank)The anodes are made

Improperly maintainingthis outboard motor, orfailing to correct a problembefore operation, couldcause a malfunction inwhich you could beseriously inju

34Safety Inspection Maintenance InspectionBEFORE OPERATIONLook around the outboard motorfor signs of oil or gasoline leaks.Check the stern bracket to

35SAFE OPERATINGPRECAUTIONSBREAK-IN PROCEDUREBreak-in period: 10 hoursFirst 15 minutes:Next 45 minutes:Next 60 minutes:Next 8 hours:OPERATIONIMPORTANT

Gasoline is highlyflammable and explosive.You can be burned orseriously injured whenhandling fuel.Stop the engine and keepheat, sparks, and flameaway.

37STARTING THE ENGINESide-Mount TypeOPERATIONLANYARDSWITCH CLIPEMERGENCYSTOP SWITCHN(neutral)CONTROLLEVERPut the emergency stop switch clipin the emer

−−−−−−2A FEW WORDS ABOUTSAFETYINTRODUCTIONSafety MessagesSafety HeadingsSafety LabelsSafety SectionInstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.OUTBOARD M

38OPERATIONIGNITION SWITCH KEYONSTARTOFFFAST IDLE RANGELOWESTPOSITIONUsing the electric starter f or morethan 5 seconds at a time willoverheat the sta

39OPERATIONFAST IDLERANGEMAXIMUM FAST IDLEIf the engine is not properlywarmed-up bef ore raising the enginespeed, the buzzer and overheatindicator may

40Panel-Mount TypeOPERATIONLANYARDSWITCH CLIPEMERGENCY STOPSWITCHCONTROLLEVERN (neutral)The engine will not start or run,unless the clip is in the swi

41OPERATIONONOFFIGNITIONSWITCHKEYSTARTCONTROLLEVERN (neutral)FAST IDLE BUTTONTurning the ignition switch key tothe START position while theengine is r

42Top-Mount TypeOPERATIONEMERGENCY STOPSWITCHSWITCH CLIP LANYARDTAKING CARE OFUNEXPECTED PROBLEMSIf the engine is not properlywarmed-up bef ore raisin

43OPERATIONONOFFIGNITIONSWITCHKEYSTARTCONTROLLEVERN (neutral)Using the electric starter f or morethan 5 seconds at a time willoverheat the starter mot

44STOPPING THE ENGINEEmergency Engine StoppingOPERATIONN (neutral)PULLSWITCH CLIPLANYARDEMERGENCYSTOP SWITCHLANYARDPULLCONTROL PANELSWITCH CLIPEMERGEN

45Normal Engine StoppingOPERATIONN (neutral)CONTROLLEVERCONTROLLEVERN (neutral)N (neutral)CONTROLLEVERTop-Mount TypePanel-Mount TypeSide-Mount TypeMov

46GEARSHIFT ANDTHROTTLE OPERATIONOPERATIONOFFN (neutral)F(forward)R (reverse)CONTROL LEVERNEUTRALRELEASE LEVEROOFFFFIGNITIONSWITCH KEYIGNITIONSWITCH K

47OPERATIONTO INCREASEFRICTIONTO DECREASEFRICTIONF(forward)N (neutral)N (neutral)R (reverse)CONTROLLEVERF(forward)R (reverse)TO DECREASEFRICTIONTO INC

3CONTENTS...OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY . 7...IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . 7...S

48STEERINGOPERATIONTO INCREASEFRICTIONTO DECREASEFRICTIONCONTROL LEVERFRICTION ADJUSTERTop-Mount TypeSteer the boat in the same manner asan automobile

49CRUISINGEngine Speed TrimOPERATIONExcessive trim/tilt angle duringoperation can cause propellerventilation, overheating, and waterpump damage.If, fo

50OPERATIONPOWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHPOWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH(single type)(dual type)(RIGHT)(LEFT)POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHPOWER TRIM/TILT SWITCHBOW TOO LOW DU

51SHALLOW WATEROPERATIONMOORING, BEACHING,LAUNCHINGOPERATIONTIGHTENING BOLTTRIM TABAn excessive trim/tilt angle duringoperation can cause propellerven

52OPERATIONPOWER TILT SWITCHLLOOCCKKTILT LOCK LEVER(Lock position)STERN BRACKETMANUAL RELIEF VALVEFFRREEEEPPOOWWEERR((TToo ffiixx))MMAANNUUAALL((TToo

Improperly maintainingthis outboard motor, orfailure to correct a problembefore operation, can causea malfunction in which youcould be seriously hurt

−−−Failure to properly followmaintenance instructionsand precautions can causeyou to be seriously hurt orkilled.Always follow theprocedures andprecaut

×××55TOOL KIT and OWNER’S MANUAL SPARE EMERGENCY STOPSWITCH CLIP(optional equipment)SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR10 12 mm WRENCHPLIERSTOOL BAG14 17 mm

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○56MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORREGULAR SERVICE PERIODAfter useITEM Perform at every indicated month oroperat

○○○○○○○○○○57SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORREGULAR SERVICE PERIODCheckReplaceReplaceCheckCheckReplaceCheck level-tightnessCheck-tightnessCheckCleanEach

4CONTENTS...INDICATORS . 29...Alternator (ACG) Indicator . 29.

58TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENTSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORTIGHTENING BOLTTRIM TABTIGHTENING BOLTTRIM TABLEFTRIGHTThe trim tab compensates for‘‘torque steer’’

59MANUAL RELIEF VALVE ENGINE COVER REMOVALAND INSTALLATIONSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORMANUAL RELIEF VALVEENGINE COVER LATCHUNLOCKPPOOWWEERR((TToo ffi

60Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil ChangeSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORUPPERLIMITLOWERLIMITOIL FILLER CAPOIL LEVEL DIPSTICKLEVERDRAIN PLUG COVERRunnin

61SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORGUIDEDRAIN PLUG COVERDRAIN PLUG COVERGUIDEGUIDESEALING WASHERDDRRAAIINN BBOOLLTTDRAINPLUGCOVERDRAIN PLUG COVERLEVERPUSH

6.9 US qt (6.5 )7.1 US qt (6.7)62Oil Filter ChangeSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOROIL FILTEROIL DRAIN GUIDERUBBER SEALFILTER WRENCH, 65 mmDrain the engin

AMBIENT TEMPERATURESAE Viscosity Grade16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)63Engine Oil RecommendationsSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORRunning the outboard moto

64Lubrication PointsSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORTHROTTLE LINK/PIVOT/PLATETHROTTLE ROD/LINKTILT BRACKETTILT SHAFTSWIVEL CASEPTT THRUST RECEIVERENGINE

65SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORTILT SHAFT THREADENGINE COVER LOCKLEVER/OPEN SHAFTENGINE COVERCABLE (FRONT)THROTTLE ARM/SHIFT ARM/PIVOTPLATE/NEUTRALSWI

−SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO)IZFR6K11 (NGK)66Spark Plug ServiceSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORMUD GUARD CLIPUNDERCOVERGROMMETUNDERCOVERMUDGUARDCLIPMUD GUARD CLIP

67SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORIGNITION COILSPARK PLUG COVERBOLTSWIRE CONNECTORBOLTDo not try to remove the mud guardclip with f orce without raising

5CONTENTS...SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR . 53...THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE . 53...MAINTENANCE

−−−−68SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORSPARK PLUGWRENCH19 mm EYEWRENCH0.039 0.051 in(1.00 1.30 mm)SEALINGWASHERLoose spark plugs can overheatand damage th

69REFUELINGSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORUNDER COVERGROMMETMUDGUARDCLIPUNDER COVERPush the wire connector onto theignition coil. Make sure it locks inp

Gasoline is highlyflammable and explosive.You can be burned orseriously injured whenhandling fuel.Stop the engine and keepheat, sparks, and flameaway.

Gasoline is highlyflammable and explosive.You can be burned orseriously injured whenhandling fuel.Stop the engine and keepheat, sparks, and flameaway.

72SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORFUEL HOSESSCREW (3)SUSPENSION STRAPFUEL FILTER(inside strainer cup)ENGINE COVER LATCHUNLOCKRemove the suspension strap

2.5 lbf·ft (3.4 N·m , 0.35 kgf·m)73SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORFUEL FILTER STRAINERBRACKETALIGNMENTPOSITIONSTRAINERCUPSUSPENSIONSTRAPAlign the center

Gasoline is highlyflammable and explosive.You can be burned orseriously injured whenhandling fuel.Stop the engine and keepheat, sparks, and flameaway.

2.5 lbf·ft (3.4 N·m , 0.35 kgf·m)75SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORWATERSEPARATORCUPSUSPENSIONSTRAPCUPO-RINGSUSPENSIONSTRAPWATERSEPARATORCUPWATERSEPARATO

76Anode ReplacementSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORANODE(each side)ANODE(stern bracket)Painting or coating the anodes willdef eat their purpose and will

77Propeller ReplacementSERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTORPROPELLERCOTTER PINTHRUST WASHERCASTLE NUTWASHERMARINE GREASEInstallationRemovalInstall the thrust

6CONTENTS...TRANSPORTING . 84WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR...INSTALLED O

78STORAGE PREPARATIONCleaning and FlushingSTORAGEFLUSH PORTCONNECTORCleaningFlushing With a Garden Hose(commercially available)Do not run the motor wh

79STORAGEEXHAUST PORTFLUSH PORTCONNECTORWATER HOSEWATER HOSE JOINT(Commercially available)Turn on the fresh water supply andflush the outboard motor f

80FuelSTORAGEDRAIN HOSEDRAIN SCREWVAPOR SEPARATORFRONT BRACKET CLAMPAdding a Fuel StabilizerDraining the Fuel SystemDistributor’s Limited WarrantyGaso

−−Gasoline is highlyflammable and explosive.You can be burned orseriously injured whenhandling fuel.Stop the engine and keepheat, sparks, and flameawa

82STORAGE PRECAUTIONSHOISTING THE OUTBOARDMOTORSTORAGEHOISTHOOKSENGINE COVER LATCHUNLOCKSelect a well-ventilated storage area.If possible, avoid stora

83REMOVAL FROM STORAGESTORAGEPROTECTOROUTBOARD MOTOR STANDBEFOREOPERATIONCheck your outboard motor asdescribed in thechapter of this manual.If the cyl

−84WITH OUTBOARD MOTORINSTALLED ON BOATWITH OUTBOARD MOTORREMOVED FROM BOATTRANSPORTINGMOTOR SUPPORT BAR(commercially available)Secure the outboard mo

85TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSCheck emergency stop switchclip.Clip not inserted in stop switch. Insert clip in stop switch.Possible CauseENGINE

86TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSCorrectionPossible CauseENGINE WILL NOT START(continued)Check fuel. Out of fuel. Refuel (p. ).Fuel hose not primed

87TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSCorrectionPossible CauseENGINE WILL NOT START(continued)Check battery. Battery connections loose orcorroded.Batter

7IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATIONOperator ResponsibilityOUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETYMost accidents can be prevented ifyou follow all instructions in thismanual an

88TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSCorrectionPossible CauseHARD STARTING OR STALLSAFTER STARTINGCheck control positions. Fast idle lever raised (side

89TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSHARD STARTING OR STALLSAFTER STARTING(continued)Take outboard motor to anauthorized Honda marine dealer,or refer t

90Fuse ReplacementElectric Starter Will NotOperateFUSESBattery Will Not ChargeTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSLOCK TABELECTRICAL PART COVERFUSES (10

10 A, 15 A, 30A91ReplacementTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSFUSE CASE LIDFUSE PULLER‘‘90A’’MARKFUSE (90A)SPARE FUSE (90A)ACG FuseDisconnect the batt

90 A92OIL PRESSURE INDICATORGOES OFF AND ENGINESPEED IS LIMITEDTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSBUZZERBUZZER(GREEN)(GREEN)Side-Mount TypePanel-Mount/

93Digital Tachometer OVERHEAT INDICATORCOMES ON AND ENGINESPEED IS LIMITEDTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSBUZZER(RED)(RED)BUZZERSide-Mount TypePanel

94Digital TachometerTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSCOOLING SYSTEM INDICATOREngine overheating may be the resultof restricted water intake screens,

95SUBMERGED MOTORWATER SEPARATORBUZZER SOUNDSWATER SEPARATORINDICATORDigital SpeedometerTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSWATER SEPARATORA submerged o

−96TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSRunning the outboard motor withoutsuf f icient cooling water will damagethe water pump and overheat theengine.Att

97TECHNICAL INFORMATIONSerial Number LocationsTECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATIONENGINE SERIAL NUMBERPRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONNUMBERSTERN BRACKETRecord the