During operation, be sure: l The anti-ventilation plate remains under water at all times. l Water flows from the cooling system indicator. l The load is evenly distributed. Excessive or imbalanced loading will affect the motor’s water depth. Loading too far forward will raise the motor out of the water, reducing engine cooling. Loading too much too far rearward will push the motor deeper, reducing performance. The transom angle adjusting rod stops the motors forward movement. The motor should never be operated with the transom angle adjusting rod re- moved. Always check to be sure the transom angle adjusting rod is locked in place (refer to page 22). 7. OPERATION Trim Tab Adjustment The trim tab is provided to adjust for “torque steer” which is a reaction of the propeller rotation or propeller torque. If during a high speed turn an unequal amount of effort is required to turn the boat right or left, adjust the trim tab so that an equal amount of effort is required. Distribute the load evenly in the boat and run the boat in a straight course at full throttle. Slightly turn the steering wheel or tiller handle for both right and left turns to determine the amount of effort required. If less effort is required to make left turns: Loosen the trim tab tightening bolt and turn the rear end of the trim tab toward the left. Tighten the bolt securely. If less effort is required to make right turns: Loosen the trim tab tightening bolt and turn the rear end of the trim tab toward the right. Tighten the bolt securely. Make small adjustments at a time and retest. Incorrect trim tab adjustment can cause adverse steering. The trim tab also functions as a sacrifi- cial anode. I] Painting or coating the anode will lead to rust and corrosion damage to the outboard motor 7. OPERATION (MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM) Engine Oil Pressure and Overheat If the engine oil pressure drops, the warning system could be activated and the green oil pressure indicator light will turn OFF. If the engine overheats, the warning system could be activated and the engine speed will decrease gradually. If the engine oil pressure drops, the warning system could be activated and the green oil pressure indicator light will turn OFF and a continuous buzzer will sound. If the engine overheats, the warning system could be activated, the engine speed will decrease gradually, the red overheat indicator light will turn ON and a continuous buzzer will sound. The engine speed can not be increased with a larger throttle opening until the malfunction is corrected. When the malfunction is corrected the engine speed will increase gradually. Warning System OIL PRESSURE OIL I \ 1 PRESSURE 5-T (TILLER HANDLE TYPE) INDICATOR LIGH (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE) Abnor- mal Low oil pressure Overheat OFF ON OFF ON Continuous Continuous 1 g$ 1 OFF / ON 1 Continuous / 7. OPERATION (MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM) When the oil pressure warning sys- tems is activated: 1. Stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level (refer to page 27). 2.If the oil is up to the recommended level, restart the engine. If the oil pressure warning system stops after 30 seconds, the system is normal. 3. If the oil pressure warning system stays activated after 30 seconds, return to the closest boat landing and contact your closest authorized Honda Marine or Honda Outboard Motor dealers. / , 0, @@ -J $’ COOLING SYSTEMLNDICATOR When the overheat warning system is activated: 1. Return the gearshift lever or control lever to the N (neutral) position immediately. Check to see if water is flowing out of the cooling system indicator. 2. If water is flowing out of the cool- ing system indicator, continue idling for 30 seconds. If the over- heat warning system stops after 30 seconds the system is normal. 3. If the overheat warning system stays activated, stop the engine. tilt up the motor and check the water intakes for obstructions. If there are no obstructions at the water intakes, return to the closest boat landing and contact your closest authorized Honda Marine or Honda Outboard Motor dealers. Over-Rev Limiter This outboard motor is equipped with an engine over-rev limiter which activates when the engine speed increases excessively. The over-rev limiter can be activated while cruising, or when ventilation occurs during a sharp turn. When the over-rev limiter is activated: 1. Reduce the throttle opening immedi- ately and check the motor angle. 2. If the motor angle is correct but the over-rev limiter stays activated, stop the engine and check the condition of the outboard motor and check the propeller for damage. Correct or service as necessary. 7. OPERATION (MOTOR Anode -ANOdE (trim tab) The anode is a sacrificial material which helps to protect the outboard motor from corrosion. m Painting or coating the anode will lead to rust and corrosion damage to the outboard motor. There is a small sacrificial anode in the water passages of the engi...
