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STORAGE. Honda BF225A
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Below you will find brief information for Outboard Motor BF200A, Outboard Motor BF225A. These outboard motors are designed for use with boats that have a suitable manufacturer’s power recommendation. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with the best ways to protect yourself and others. For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the outboard motor to check its condition.

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STORAGE

STORAGE PREPARATION

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your outboard motor troublefree and looking good.

The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your outboard motor’s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use the outboard motor again.

Cleaning and Flushing

Thoroughly clean and flush the outboard motor with fresh water after operation in dirty water or salt water.

Touch up any damaged paint, and coat areas that may rust with a light film of oil. Lubricate controls with a silicone spray lubricant.

Cleaning

Wash the outside of the outboard motor with clean, fresh water, and flush the cooling system as described

on p. 30.

Flushing With the Honda

Garden Hose Adapter

(commercially available)

When using the Honda garden hose adapter (commercially available), do not to run the engine during the flushing procedure.

For safety, remove the emergency stop switch clip so the engine cannot be started while you are standing near the propeller.

FLUSH PULG

CONNECTOR

1. Remove the flush plug connector.

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WATER

HOSE

(Commercially available)

FLUSH PLUG

CONNECTOR

2. Screw the water hose into the flush plug connector.

3. Turn on the fresh water supply and flush the outboard motor for at least

10 minutes. hose adapter, and install the flush plug cap.

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Fuel

Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your fuel tank and vapor separetor deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the vapor separetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced.

The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and vapor separetor without causing functional problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled.

The air in a partially filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank.

The

Distributor’s Limited Warranty

does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation.

You can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and vapor separetor.

VAPOR SEPARATOR

I I

1. Unhook the drain hose from the lower left of the head cover.

2. Set the end of the hose toward the outside of the engine undercase.

3. Loosen the vapor separator drain bolt.

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.

You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.

Handle fuel only outdoors.

Wipe up spills immediately.

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4. up

the outboard motor.

5.

Tilt down the outboard motor, and drain the vapor separator.

6.

After draining thoroughly, tighten the drain bolt securely.

7. Clip the drain hose on the head cover.

8. Drain the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container, or if you need to store fuel in the fuel tank, you can extend fuel storage life by filling the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and adding a fuel stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose.

Engine

Oil

1 .

Change the engine oil (p.60

-

61

).

2.

Remove the spark plugs (p.

64

), and remove the clip from the emergency stop switch.

3. Pour a tablespoon ( 5

-

10 cm3) of clean engine oil into each cylinder.

HOISTING THE OUTBOARD

MOTOR

/a/

ENGINE COVER

/LATCH

I.

Unlock and remove the engine cover. revolutions to distribute the oil in the cylinders.

5.

Reinstall the spark plugs (p.

65

).

STORAGE

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2. Attach the hoist hooks to the lifting eyes.

3. Disconnect the outboard motor from the boat, hoist the outboard motor, and move it to the storage area.

4. After the outboard motor is placed in storage and disconnected from the hoist, install the engine cover.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Select a well-ventilated storage area.

If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity.

If storing a container of gasoline, store it away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a sparkproducing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.

If the outboard motor will be removed from the boat for storage, we recommend storing it vertically by mounting it on a stand.

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PROTECTOR

If it is necessary to store the outboard motor horizontally, drain the vapor

separator

(p. 77

), and drain the

engine oil (p.

60

),

before removing the outboard motor from the boat. protective packing material.

Cover the outboard motor to keep out dust. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture, promoting rust and corrosion.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

described in the

BEFORE

OPERATION chapter of this manual.

If the cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine may smoke briefly at startup.

This is normal.

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Key Features

  • Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
  • Emergency Stop Switch
  • Power Tilt
  • Water Contamination Buzzer
  • Overrev Limiter
  • Anodes
  • Manual Relief Valve
  • Trim Tab
  • Tachometer
  • Trim Meter

Frequently Answers and Questions

What is the break-in procedure for the BF200A and BF225A outboard motors?
The break-in period for these motors is 10 hours. During this period, you should avoid running the engine at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time. You should operate the engine at a variety of speeds, including trolling speed, moderate speeds, and short bursts of higher speeds. Follow the specific break-in instructions provided in the manual.
How do I start the engine?
1. Put the emergency stop switch clip in the emergency stop switch, and attach the lanyard to your PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or to your wrist. 2. Set the control lever in the N (neutral) position 3. Turn the ignition switch key to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts. 4. Before getting under way, allow the engine to warm up sufficiently to ensure good performance. 5. If the fast idle control was used to warm up the engine, gradually return the control lever to the N (neutral) position as the engine warms up.
What are the safety precautions I should take when operating an outboard motor?
Always wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) while on the boat, attach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to your PFD or to your wrist, familiarize yourself with the outboard motor and its operation before you get under way, and be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your authorized Honda Marine dealer correct it, before you operate the outboard motor.

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