User Manual

1. COMMON MODEL INFORMATION
WATER SEPARATORS
One of the most effective means of saving a
carburetor, or fuel injection system, is installing a
water separator. Honda recommends the
installation of water separators in situations where
condensation or water contamination can be a
problem. Given the environment in which boats
operate, condensation and water contamination are
givens. Racor water separators are available from
Honda in three sizes to cover fuel flow from 30 to
60
gph. See the Honda Marine Accessories Catalog
for additional information.
BATTERY (NOT INCLUDED)
Batteries for marine applications often have a
Marine Cranking Amps (MCA) rating. This is the
discharge load in amperes that a new, fully charged
battery at 32OF (OOC), can continuously deliver for
30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage equal
to or higher than 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a
12-volt battery).
To convert CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) to MCA:
CCAx1.3=MCA
To convert MCA to CCA:
MCA x 0.77
= CCA
See SPECIFICATIONS section in applicable
outboard model-family chapter for minimum battery
requirement. If additional accessories or electrical
equipment are also to be powered by this battery,
the battery’s capacity must be correspondingly
higher to accommodate the additional power
requirements.
NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
If boat is equipped with two outboard motors,
two batteries must be installed, one for each motor.
1. Install the battery in the correct size corrosion-
resistant battery box, in a dry, well-ventilated
location protected from water and direct
sunlight.
2. Connect the positive (+) battery cable first, then
connect the negative
(-) battery cable. Tighten
cable nuts securely.
3. Coat battery terminal ends with nonconductive
grease.
4. Secure the corrosion-resistant battery box
properly to the boat.
To keep potential sparks
away from the fuel tank, do not secure or place
battery near the fuel tank.
PROPELLER SELECTION AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
k
PITCH
PROPELLER
DIMENSIONS
Diameter (in) x
Pitch (in)
(located in various
places)
See SPECIFICATIONS section in applicable
outboard model-family chapter for recommended
engine speed range.
Engine speed varies with propeller size and boat
condition.
Using the wrong propeller can cause motor damage
through “lugging” the motor or “overspeeding.” The
proper propeller will assure powerful acceleration,
top speed, good fuel economy, cruising comfort,
and longer engine service life.
General Maintenance
Protect propeller from foreign objects, check
regularly for damage and/or deformation, and
aquatic plants wrapped around propeller hub.
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Date of Issue: June 2003
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