User Manual

10. CONTROL BOXES AND TEMPLATES
CONTROL LEVER LIMIT ADJUSTMENT
(BF25/30/40/50 models only)
The forward and reverse throttle limit stop screws
on the premium remote controls are pre-set for the
BF75/90/115/130 outboard motors. If these remote
controls are to be used on the BF25/30/40/50, it is
necessary to perform the following adjustment
procedure.
1. Remove the cover by removing the two screws.
2. Set the control lever in the neutral position, push
the fast idle button, and carefully move the
control lever
forward to the full throttle position.
THROTTLE ARM
THROTTLE CABLE
-A@=- i!iTTLE
THROTTLE ROD
3. Check at the outboard motor and verify the
throttle arm is against its stop. If not, refer to the
appropriate model-family section for the model
you are performing the installation on, and
adjust the throttle rod or control cable.
4. Loosen the stopper bolt on the
reverse side by
loosening the lock nut.
5. With the control lever in the full throttle position,
turn the stopper bolt out (counterc1ockwise)l
- 2
turns, then gently turn the stopper bolt in
(clockwise) until it just stops.
WIRE HARNESS CONNECTIONS
When using optional harnesses:
Check whether wire harnesses are connected as
shown on the wiring diagrams on the following
pages.
waterproof to prevent moisture from entering and
corroding the connector terminals.
Connect leads and terminals securely, and
Observe the following wire harness connector
instructions:
If the standard 16.5 foot switch panel-to-engine
cable harness is too short, please see the
Honda
Marine Accessories Catalog (M0045) for
available harnesses.
Maximum combination lengths follow:
One or two 7 ft cable harness extensions + one
standard
16.5 ft cable harness = maximum length
30.5 feet.
One 30 ft cable harness + one or two 7 ft cable
harness extensions
= max. length 44 feet.
Connect wire harness securely. If a terminal is
oxidized or corroded, remove the oxidation or
corrosion with a non-conductive plastic scrub pad
or contact cleaner before reconnecting it.
Make sure insulators completely surround
connectors and that ends are not folded up.
Do not break the coverings of the wire harness. If
the coverings are broken, either repair them with
electrician's tape, or replace them.
Use vinyl tape to attach any unused terminals to
the adjacent main harness to keep them from
interfering with surrounding parts.
TORQUE: 5-8 N*m (3.6-5.8 ft-lb)
7. With the control lever in the full throttle position,
After connecting each harness, turn the main
power on to check for proper operation.
recheck at the outboard motor that the throttle
arm is against the full throttle stop.
Date of Issue: June 2003
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