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STORAGE. Honda BF115 D
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Below you will find brief information for Outboard motor BF115D. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of the BF115D outboard motor. The manual also covers the break-in procedure, safe operating precautions, starting and stopping the engine, gearshift and throttle operation, steering, cruising, trolling speed control, trim tab adjustment, shallow water operation, mooring, beaching and launching. It also includes information on servicing your outboard motor, refueling, storage, transporting, and taking care of unexpected problems.

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STORAGE. Honda BF115 D | Manualzz

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STORAGE

STORAGE PREPARATION

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your outboard motor trouble-free 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 Honda

Corrosion Inhibitor, or equivalent.

Lubricate controls with a silicone spray lubricant.

such as the AC generator, HO2S sensor, or the AC generator belt. If water or corrosion inhibitor penetrates these components, they may be damaged. Bef ore applying a corrosion inhibitor, cover the AC generator, belt and HO2S sensor with a protective material to prevent damage.

Cleaning

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

Flushing With a Garden Hose

(commercially available)

Do not run the engine when f lushing the outboard motor with a garden hose or the outboard motor may be damaged.

Do not apply water or corrosion inhibitor directly to the electrical components under the engine cover,

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

1.

Tilt down the outboard motor.

2.

Clean and wash the outside of the outboard motor with fresh water.

FLUSH PORT

CONNECTOR

3.

Disconnect the flush port connector.

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FLUSH PORT

CONNECTOR

GARDEN HOSE

GARDEN HOSE JOINT

(Commercially available)

4.

Screw the flush port connector onto the garden hose.

STORAGE

EXHAUST PORT

5.

Turn on the fresh water supply and flush the outboard motor for at least 10 minutes.

6.

After flushing, disconnect the garden hose and reconnect the flush port connector.

7.

Tilt up the outboard motor and move the tilt lock lever to the

LOCK position.

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 separator deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the vapor separator and other fuel system components serviced or replaced.

The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and vapor separator 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.

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STORAGE

You can extend fuel storage life by adding a gasoline stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose, or you can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining all the fuel from the fuel tank and vapor separator.

The

(p.

Distributor’s Limited Warranty

113 ) does not cover fuel system

damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation.

Adding a Fuel Stabilizer

When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage. If you keep an additional container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.

1.

Drain the vapor separator before adding fuel stabilizer.

2.

Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.

3.

After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine in water for 10 minutes to be sure that the treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the vapor separator.

4.

Turn the engine OFF.

Draining the Fuel System

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

FRONT BRACKET CLAMP

DRAIN SCREW

VAPOR SEPARATOR

DRAIN HOSE

(Draining the fuel becomes easier when the front end of the drain hose is as low as possible)

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1.

Unhook the drain hose from the front bracket clamp.

2.

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

Place an approved gasoline container below the fuel drain outlet, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.

3.

Loosen the vapor separator drain screw.

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.

Tilt the outboard motor up all the way. Leave the outboard motor tilted up until the gasoline stops flowing.

5.

After thoroughly draining, tighten the drain screw securely and return the outboard motor to the vertical position.

6.

Clamp the drain hose on the front bracket clamp.

7.

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 and the oil

filter (p.

66 − 69 ).

2.

Remove the spark plugs (p.

72 ),

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

3.

Pour 1 − 2 teaspoons (5 − 10 cm )

(p.

102 ) of clean engine oil into

each cylinder.

4.

Rotate the engine a few revolutions to distribute the oil in the cylinders.

5.

Reinstall the spark plugs (p.

74 ).

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STORAGE

HOISTING THE OUTBOARD

MOTOR

ENGINE COVER

LIFTING

EYES

HOIST

HOOKS

UNLOCK

ENGINE COVER LATCH

1.

Remove the engine cover (p.

65 ).

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 spark producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.

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OUTBOARD MOTOR STAND

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

PROTECTOR

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

the vapor separator (p.

86 ), and

drain the engine oil (p.

66 ), before

removing the outboard motor from the boat.

Rest the outboard motor on a cushion of protective material.

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

STORAGE

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Check your outboard motor as 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

  • Power trim/tilt
  • Emergency stop switch
  • Fast idle lever
  • Trolling speed control
  • Rev limiter
  • Water separator
  • Anodes

Frequently Answers and Questions

What is the break-in procedure for the BF115D outboard motor?
The break-in period for the BF115D outboard motor is 10 hours. For the first 15 minutes, run the engine at trolling speed. For the next 60 minutes, run the engine up to a maximum of 4,000 to 5,000 rpm. Avoid continuous operation at a steady speed.
How do I use the emergency stop switch on the BF115D outboard motor?
The emergency stop switch clip must be inserted in the emergency stop switch in order for the engine to start and run. The emergency stop switch lanyard must be attached securely to the operator or to the operator’s PFD (Personal Flotation Device). When used as described, the emergency stop switch clip and emergency stop switch lanyard system stops the engine if the operator falls away from the controls.
How do I prime the fuel system on the BF115D outboard motor?
Before starting the engine, hold the priming bulb up in the direction of the arrow; then squeeze the priming bulb until it feels firm. This will ensure that fuel is supplied to the engine.

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