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OWNER’S MANUAL
SUPPLEMENT
Jet Drive Outboard
BF150J / 105 Jet

Before operating your jet drive outboard for the first time,
please read this Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated
other jet driven outboards, take time to become familiar with
how this jet drive outboard works and practice in a safe area
until you build up your skills.

CONTENTS
WELCOME................................................ 2 SERVICING YOUR JET DRIVE .............. 5 TROUBLESHOOTING............................ 13
FOR YOUR SAFETY ................................ 2

Maintenance Safety........................... 5

Poor performance ............................. 13

THEORY OF OPERATION........................ 2

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 5

Outboard propels while in neutral ..... 13

SIZING & APPLICATIONS ........................ 3

General Inspection ............................ 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................. 14
Serial Number Location .................... 14

Selecting a Boat and Hull.................... 3

Bearing Lubrication............................ 6

Selecting an Outboard Motor .............. 4

Reverse Gate Linkage....................... 6 CUSTOMER INFORMATION.................. 14

OPERATION ............................................. 4

Salt Water Use................................... 6

Register Your Jet Drive Outboard..... 14

Before Using Your Jet Drive Outboard 4

Impeller.............................................. 6

Parts and Service Items.................... 14

Steering ............................................... 4

Shear Key Replacement.................... 7

Dealer Locator Information ............... 14

Operating in Shallow Water ................ 4 JET DRIVE ASSEMBLY .......................... 8

How to Contact Honda...................... 14

Intake Blockage................................... 4 INSTALLATION & RIGGING.................. 12

Honda Publications........................... 14

Mooring ............................................... 4

Remote Controls.............................. 12

Frequently Asked Questions............. 14

Throttle Control ................................... 5

Outboard Mounting.......................... 13 DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY 15
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reducing Spray and Cavitation........... 5

WARRANTY ........................................... 17

QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
marine.honda.com
00X31ZX1600S

© 2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved

WELCOME



Congratulations on your selection of a Honda jet drive outboard
motor! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one
of the finest jet driven outboards on the market. We want to help you
get the best results from your new jet drive outboard and to operate it
safely. This manual contains information on how to do that for only the
jet drive portion of your outboard; please read it carefully. Use this
owner’s manual supplement in conjunction with the Honda Marine
BF150A owner’s manual supplied with the outboard motor’s
powerhead.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
California Proposition 65
This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.

When your jet driven outboard needs scheduled maintenance, keep in
mind that Honda Marine servicing dealership personnel are specially
trained in servicing Honda outboards and are supported by the parts
and service divisions of American Honda.

THEORY OF OPERATION

Please read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY on page 15,
and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY on page 17 to
fully understand what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities
of ownership.

Jet driven outboards were designed to allow boats to operate in very
shallow water such as creeks, rivers, or other waterways that are
inaccessible to normal propeller-driven boats.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

A jet driven outboard works by drawing water into the jet drive unit by
an impeller that is driven directly by the engine’s driveshaft. This water
is then forced at high pressure and volume through a nozzle directed
astern of the boat. The velocity imparted to this mass of water creates
an opposite force, and drives the boat forward.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Please
read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining an outboard motor.
You must use your own good judgment.

Safety Instructions
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Instructions – how to use this outboard correctly and safely

• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert  symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
These signal words mean:

DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

 CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

• Damage Prevention Messages – you will also see other important
messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word
means:

NOTICE

2

Your engine, property, or the environment can be
damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

FORWARD GEAR
The reverse gate is in
the down position.

To drive the boat backward, the operator shifts the outboard into
reverse causing a curved mechanical gate to move into the stream of
water that exits the nozzle. This gate redirects the water into the
opposite direction, and the thrust of the redirected water propels the
boat backward.

REVERSE GEAR
The reverse gate is in
the up position.

SIZING & APPLICATIONS
Selecting a Boat and Hull
Combining the correct outboard power and boat design is the secret
of successfully using an outboard jet to run in shallow water. The most
important part is selecting the boat. Choose a boat that is as light as
possible. Unlike a propeller drive, you cannot change to a lower pitch
jet drive impeller to increase load capacity.
Aluminum is usually the material of choice for a jet driven boat. It is
light, tough, and easy to form in the proper configuration. For outboard
jets, the bottom thickness can range from 1/16 in (1.6 mm) for 20 to
50 hp applications to 3/16 in (4.8 mm) for motors up to 225 hp. The
thinner gauge is more easily damaged whereas the thickest gauge
can be a weight problem on midrange power from 50 - 100 hp motors.
Aluminum boats are preferred because they usually have optimum
hull designs, while being durable and lightweight.

Hull Tunnels
A properly designed tunnel, combined with a slight vee bottom hull
can greatly enhance jet boat performance. It should raise the motor
two to three inches, and place the heel of the jet intake flush or slightly
above the bottom of the boat.
A jet tunnel does not work well with a flat bottom boat due to the air
ingestion! It’s imperative that the hull is designed correctly with the
tunnel for the boat to operate properly.
The top of the tunnel width should be about 1-3/4 times the width of
the jet drive water intake. The tunnel length does not have to be
longer than approximately 2-1/2 times the water intake width.

The size and shape of the bottom of the boat is very important. The
object is to ride on top of the water, which requires a good planing
surface, and to float as shallow as possible when shut down.
The bottom of the boat should be at least 48 inches wide, and the
centerline of the boat length should be at least 13 feet long. 6° to 9° of
deadrise is good. Air entering the jet drive causes slippage, so the
boat bottom needs to supply solid water (free of air) to the jet drive
intake.

TUNNEL

Chines and Keels
The chines of a boat are where the boat’s sides meet the bottom. The
chines should be sharp angles. Round chines tend to suck the boat
down in the water and cause drag.

No one boat can satisfy every need, so choices must be made. With
this in mind, some pros and cons of various boat types and
characteristics are listed below.

Inflatables
Inflatables are light, easy to transport, and bounce off rocks nicely.
However, due to the flexible nature of their bottom, they trap and
introduce air into the jet intake. Steering can be unpredictable or
inconsistent when running light and while in crosswinds.

SHARP ANGLED
CHINE

A rigid hull inflatable, on the other hand, cannot be folded to fit inside
your car but steers better and provides solid water to the intake.
Unfortunately, most rigid inflatable hulls that are currently available
have more than 10° of deadrise.

Pontoon Boats
Pontoon boats do not provide a defined height apron of water ahead
of the jet intake. The water level between the pontoons varies with
speed and load carried. It is necessary to build an inclined plane
ahead of the jet intake attached to the motor mount, that is
approximately 16 inches wide, and inclined approximately 15° with the
leading edge above the water level when the boat is fully loaded at
rest. The trailing edge should be lined up with the leading edge of the
jet intake.

ROUNDED
CHINE

Keels can be a problem by introducing air into the jet intake. Center
keels vary in size and may introduce air. If this is suspected, the keel
should stop two to three feet forward of the transom. Other keel
arrangements which tend to funnel air to the jet intake should be
avoided.

Flat Bottom Boats
A flat bottom boat runs shallower than a vee bottom boat, but slides
on the turns more. A vee bottom splits off air bubbles before they
reach the jet intake. A flat bottom carries bubbles straight back.

Vee Hulls
A shallow vee of 6° to 10° of deadrise will enhance jet boat handling.
A deep vee or multi-vee design is not desirable for a jet drive
outboard, not just because of the increased draft and drag, but
because the jet drive outboard needs a flat apron of water about 10
inches wide leaving the hull on which to set the leading edge of the jet
intake, to minimize air intake and frontal drag. The deadrise should be
fairly constant and not increase to a deep forefoot at the bow. A deep
forefoot can cause a boat to spin out on a sharp turn.

APPROX.
2 - 3 FT

KEEL

3

Selecting an Outboard Motor
A boat operating at slow speed requires considerably more water
depth than one that is planing on the surface of the water. Therefore, it
is important to use sufficient horsepower and not to overload your
boat beyond its ability to plane. The following table shows the amount
of horsepower that is needed in relation to the gross weight of the
boat. This information is based on experience gathered with sled-type
boats powered by jet driven outboards. Gross weights shown include
the boat, motor, passengers, fuel, and gear.
240
220

MOTOR HORSEPOWER

200
180
160
140

100
80

4000

3800

3600

3200

3400

3000

2600

2800

2400

2000

2200

1800

1600

1400

1200

800

1000

600

20
500

Operating in Shallow Water
The life of the impeller and water intake can be greatly increased by
avoiding the intake of sand and gravel. The intake suction, acting on
the river bottom, will act like a dredge when the intake comes within
two or three inches of the bottom. It is best to shut off the outboard
motor and drift up to the beach when landing, and to shove off with an
oar when leaving the beach. You can idle through areas less than one
foot deep, but there should be more than one foot of water under the
boat when opening the throttle to reach a plane.

To run in a shallow area, pay attention to the river conditions and what
the river bottom is made up of, decide your course, and then if you
feel safe, run through on a full plane. The faster you go, the higher the
boat will ride. Be sure you know the river’s bottom before attempting
to go through on a full plane.

60
40

GROSS WEIGHT - LBS.

NOTE: The performance of jet driven outboards do not reflect the true
performance of the same outboard motor that is driven by a propeller.
On average, a jet driven outboard produces approximately 70% of the
power of the same outboard motor that is propeller driven.

OPERATION
The following sections will provide important information and tips on
how to get the most out of your jet driven outboard.

Before Using Your Jet Drive Outboard
All outboard motor operators must read the following sections:
• FOR YOUR SAFETY (page 2)
• OPERATION (page 4)
• SERVICING YOUR JET DRIVE (page 5)

Steering
Experiment with steering your boat in an open area before attempting
downstream river running. You will find quick response to the helm,
but due to the relatively flat bottom hulls and lack of propeller keg,
your boat will tend to skid on the turns. You must start your turns early
and use sufficient power to maintain steerage. If you attempt to turn
too tight at too high of a speed, your boat will likely spin out. This is a
great way to stop in a hurry but is not recommended because it can
cause an unstable boat to roll over.
Running upstream is the easiest. Remember that when running
downstream, your speed relative to the shore is the speed of the river
added to your boat speed.
When running upstream, your speed relative to the shore is the speed
of your boat minus the speed of the river. You can throttle back and
pick your way up through tight areas with good control. At that time,
you should stop and study the layout looking downstream, so that you
will recognize it on the return, downstream run. Once through, you
4

If you are not sure of a tight area on a downstream run, it is better to
drift through on the oars with the outboard motor tipped up, or else
line the boat through on a rope.

Once planing, the boat speed will prevent sucking in gravel. The
suction is still acting, but the water intake passes over the river bottom
so quickly that the boat is gone before the rocks have time to lift off
the bottom.

120

0

may wish to run down and back up the same stretch to memorize the
course you take.

This should pose no problems if the river bed is sand and gravel. If
you end up running high and dry, shut off the outboard motor
immediately and drag the boat off to deeper water. However, if the
river bed is full of sharp, larger rocks, you run the risk of damaging
your hull, injuring yourself, and potentially walking home.
Gravel passing through the pump will round over the leading edge of
the impeller blades. For maximum performance, file these edges
occasionally to keep them sharp as when new.
Occasionally, on running aground, a small rock will jam between the
impeller and the intake wall, and the outboard motor will come to a
stop. Neither the starter motor or starter rope will be able to turn over
the motor. To free the small rock, remove the six lock nuts attaching
the water intake, and then free the rock or obstruction that is wedged
between the impeller and housing.
Your jet drive is equipped with a shear key to protect the unit in the
event of a rock jam. See page 7 for shear key replacement.

Intake Blockage
Occasionally, when either holding or proceeding slowly upstream in a
fast moving shallow area, you will lose power. This is usually caused
by suction holding larger flat rocks, lily pads, or debris against the
intake grille and restricting the water intake. This problem can be
resolved by quickly stopping the motor and then restarting it, the rocks
or debris will fall away from the water intake and full power will be
restored.
However, if a rock or debris is jammed in between the intake grille
bars, it must be removed by prying it out of the grille with an
appropriate tool, such as a screwdriver.

Mooring
If your boat is tied up by the seashore where the action of surf causes
the boat to rise and fall on the sandy beach, be sure to tilt the
outboard motor up and out of the water. If the motor is kept in the
operating position, the wave action of the surf can deposit enough
sand into the jet pump that the outboard motor cannot be cranked. If
this happens, the jet pump will not be damaged, but it will need to be
washed out before attempting to start the motor.

Throttle Control

Maintenance Safety

As with any outboard, you will get maximum mileage by not running at
full throttle. You should also not run at one third to half throttle with the
boat at a steep angle, which leaves a large wake and wastes fuel.

Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.

Run at a slow idle speed for trolling and moving cautiously in
uncharted areas. Running at half speed and a steep angle is the most
vulnerable position for hull damage with submerged obstructions.



WARNING

For cruising, run at the least throttle that will maintain an easy plane
(not a sluggish one). Go to full throttle only when necessary for
minimum draft, climbing steep drop offs, or starting a heavy load.

Improper maintenance can cause an unsafe condition.

When planing easily, you will slide over most any obstruction that is
just below the water surface, out of sight, and not leave a telltale
disturbance on the surface of the water.

Always follow the procedures and precautions in this
manual.

Reducing Spray and Cavitation
An intake fin kit is available to reduce cavitation when running with the
wind in a chop. The intake fin kit attaches to the intake assembly and
directs more water into the impeller. To purchase the intake fin kit,
contact an authorized Honda Marine dealer.
To further reduce spray, or reduce cavitation in rough water, a 1/32”
thick galvanized splash plate can be used. This will allow mounting
the motor higher to reduce drag. This splash plate must be custom
fabricated for an individual boat and fastened to the hull using a
wooden block and screws. Since the splash plate must be built for a
specific boat and hull, it is not available off-the-shelf through a Honda
Marine dealer. Contact an authorized Honda Marine dealer for more
information.
WOODEN
BLOCK

Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.

Safety Precautions
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
• Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate
the engine.
• Burns from hot parts
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
• Injury from moving parts
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the
tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working
around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to
clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from all
fuel-related parts.

Maintenance Schedule

INTAKE
FIN KIT

Item1

• Inspect the jet drive unit’s
hardware occasionally

page 6

Bearing Lubrication

• Lubricate the bearing after
each use or every 10 hours
• Every 30 to 40 hours, pump
additional grease through the
bearing to purge any moisture

page 6

Reverse Gate
Linkage

• Occasionally inspect the
reverse gate’s operation and
hardware

page 6

Salt Water Use

• Occasionally inspect hardware
for corrosion or salt buildup
• Remove and reinstall all
hardware every year to prevent
it from seizing, corroding, or
rusting2

page 6

• Occasionally inspect the
impeller for wear or damage2

page 6

SERVICING YOUR JET DRIVE



WARNING

Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a serious malfunction.
Some malfunctions can seriously hurt or kill you.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures in this owner’s manual.
To help you properly care for your jet driven outboard, the following
pages include simple maintenance and inspection procedures using
basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult or require
special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally
performed by a Honda Marine technician or other qualified mechanic.
Remember that an authorized Honda Marine servicing dealer knows
your outboard best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To
ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine
parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

Page

General Inspection
SPLASH PLATE

Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and
trouble-free operation.

Interval

Impeller

1: For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine the proper
maintenance intervals
2: This item should be serviced by an authorized Honda Marine
servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are
mechanically proficient.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in
non-warrantable failures.
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General Inspection

Salt Water Use

Check all mounting bolts, screws, and linkage connections
occasionally to be sure they are tight.

Aluminum and stainless steel have been used in the construction of
your jet drive. These materials have either been treated or are
inherently resistant to corrosion. When not in use, it is recommended
that the outboard motor should be tilted up so the jet unit is out of the
water.

Bearing Lubrication
Grease the bearing every 10 hours.
A tube of grease is supplied with your jet drive. Make greasing a part
of your cleanup after the day’s use.
Disconnect the lube hose from the zerk grease fitting, and then pump
in just enough grease to replace the grease that is already in the lube
hose. Reconnect the lube hose coupling to the zerk grease fitting.
Every 30 to 40 hours, pump in extra grease to purge any moisture
from the bearing. The texture of the grease coming out gives an
indication of conditions inside the bearing housing. A gradual increase
in moisture content over time indicates seal wear.
If the grease begins to turn a dark, dirty gray, the bearing and seals
should be inspected, and replaced if necessary. Some discoloration of
the grease is normal during the break-in period when the bearing and
seals are new.

When used in salt water more than fresh water, remove the mounting
hardware, clean and regrease using water resistant marine grease,
and then reassemble once per year. Failure to do so may result in
hardware that is difficult, if not impossible, to remove at a later date.

Impeller
Inspection
Occasionally, inspect the impeller’s leading edges and the impeller
clearance using the following Leading Edge Inspection and Impeller
Clearance procedures.
Remove the intake assembly and flanged liner to gain access to the
impeller, as shown below. Installation of the intake assembly and
flanged liner is the reverse order of removal. Add water resistant
marine grease to the stud threads before reinstalling the 5/16”-18 lock
nuts.

ZERK FITTING

FLANGED
LINER
5/16”-18
LOCK NUT (6)
INTAKE
ASSEMBLY
LUBE HOSE

Reverse Gate Linkage
Occasionally, check the adjustment of the reverse gate linkage. In
FORWARD, the gate should be firmly locked in position. Pull on the
gate to verify that it does not move. This will prevent wave action from
accidentally shifting the gate into reverse as the boat is violently
maneuvered.
The roller should be at the end of the slot in the cam so that the gate
cannot be forcibly rotated toward reverse. Do not be concerned if the
gate does not fully close in the reverse position, as water pressure will
close it.
If improperly adjusted, the reverse gate can be tripped into reverse
when not expected, and will cause the outboard motor to kick up out
of the water.
REVERSE
CAM SLOT

Leading Edge Inspection
Inspect the impeller for damage
or rounded leading edges that are
caused by the ingestion of gravel.
For maximum performance, file
the impeller’s leading edges to
keep them as sharp as when
new.
1. File along the slope on the
upper side of the blades.
2. File along the underside of
each blade until the leading
edge is 1/32”
(0.79 mm). Do not bevel the
leading edge of the blades to
create a knife-like edge.

IMPELLER
LEADING
EDGES
ROUNDED EDGE

FILE

3. Blend the underside of the
blade in a gentle curve.
FORWARD
CAM SLOT
REVERSE
GATE

6

FILE

Rough edges on the impeller can
cause decreased performance
1/32”
and cavitation. Cavitation occurs
(0.79 mm)
in low pressure areas around the
rough edges of the impeller
blades, and can cause small
CURVE
pockets of water to boil, which
creates steam. The small pockets
of steam will then collapse and release a large amount of energy that
prematurely erodes the impeller.

Impeller Clearance

Shear Key Replacement

As the impeller wears during normal usage,
the clearance between the impeller and the
flanged liner becomes larger.

Your jet driven outboard is equipped with a shear key to
protect the components in the event of a rock jamming
in between the impeller and the intake housing.

For optimal performance, the impeller
clearance should be 1/32” (0.79 mm). Use
a feeler gauge to measure the gap
between the impeller blades and the
flanged liner. Hold the flanged liner in place
while measuring. Be sure to measure the
gap for all three blades before determining
the impeller clearance.

The shear key can be removed and replaced by
following the procedure below. Note the number and
positions of the impeller shim washers relative to the
impeller, and replace them in the same order.

Remove the brass nut, nut keeper, cup,
and urethane washers, impeller shims, and
the impeller. Stack additional shims onto
the top side of the impeller until the impeller
clearance has been corrected. Place any
remaining shims on the bottom side of the
impeller.

If you experience difficulty removing the impeller, it is
most likely due to the shear key being wedged against
the side of the driveshaft.
1. Remove the intake assembly and flanged liner by loosening the
six 5/16”-18 lock nuts.

IMPELLER
SHIMS (7)

FLANGED
LINER

Once there are no shims left underneath the impeller and the impeller
clearance is still excessive, replacement of the impeller will be
required.

GAP

5/16”-18
LOCK NUT (6)
INTAKE
ASSEMBLY

FLANGED
LINER

2. Remove the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Brass nut
Nut keeper
Cup
Urethane washers (2)
Impeller shims
Impeller

IMPELLER

IMPELLER SHIMS

GAP
URETHANE
WASHERS
GAP

CUP
NUT KEEPER

The flanged liner may have gouging from gravel. This is normal, and
there is considerable surface on the liner for wear. If the impeller has
been replaced and the blade clearance is still more than 1/32”
(0.79 mm) with all seven shims beneath the impeller, the flanged liner
may need to be replaced.
Be sure to grease the driveshaft mating surface, the shear key,
sleeve, and driveshaft threads during reassembly. See page 11 for
impeller installation.

BRASS NUT

3. Remove the shear key from the impeller.

SHEAR KEY

IMPELLER

4. Replace the shear key, and then reinstall the impeller, flanged
liner, and intake assembly in the reverse order of removal. Use a
new nut keeper when reinstalling the impeller. Refer to page 11
for more detail.

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Parts Diagram

JET DRIVE ASSEMBLY

1

List of Parts
The jet drive unit comes partially assembled. The items listed in the
table below are the assemblies and individual parts that are included
in the jet drive unit’s box.
A genuine Honda BF150A water pump kit (P/N 16193-ZY6-A01) is
supplied with the jet drive unit and should be installed during
assembly.

2
3

For a complete list of individual parts for the jet drive unit, refer to the
information found in the Parts Catalog (page 14).
Ref.

Item

4

Qty.

1

Neutral cable assembly

1

2

Honda water pump kit

1

3

Driveshaft assembly

1

4

Grease, tube

1

5

Main housing assembly

1

6

Adapter plate

1

7

Impeller

1

8

3/16” x 1/2” dowel pin

2

9

6 x 10 mm dowel pin

4

10

Shift rod guide

1

11

Shear key (includes one spare)

2

12

Sleeve shaft (plastic) (includes one spare)

2

13

Flanged liner

1

14

5/16”-18 lock nut

6

15

Intake assembly

1

16

10 x 35 mm hex bolt

5

17

3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” hex bolt

1

18

3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” hex bolt

2

19

10 x 90 mm hex bolt

1

5

7
6

8
10

10 x 100 mm hex bolt

1

21

3/4”-16 shaft nut (brass)

1

22

Nut keeper (includes one spare)

2

23

10 mm lock washer

10

24

Cup (torsional damper)

1

25

Urethane washer (torsional damper)

2

26

5/16”-18 x 1” hex bolt

4

27

5/16” lock washer

4

28

Shim washers

7

12

14
15

16
17

19

22

20
21

24

23

26

27

8

13

9

18

20

11

28

25

Assembly
1. Secure the engine on a stand or on the boat’s transom so that it is
mounted vertically.
2. Install the jet drive driveshaft assembly into the main housing
using the four 5/16”-18 x 1” hex bolts and 5/16” lock washers, in
the orientation shown. Make sure driveshaft assembly is
positioned so that the two small O-rings on the driveshaft align
with the two corresponding grease holes in the main housing.
Grease the bolt threads prior to installation, and then tighten to
the specified torque.
TORQUE:

c. Install the pump liner into the impeller housing by aligning the
projections on the pump liner with the cavities inside the
impeller housing.
Apply water resistant marine grease to the inner wall of the
pump liner.
PROJECTION

PUMP
LINER

CAVITY

15 lbf-ft (20 N•m)

GREASE
HOLES

Position the pump liner in
the orientation shown.

d. Apply water resistant marine grease to the circumference of a
new water pump O-ring, and then install it into the impeller
housing.

DRIVESHAFT
ASSEMBLY

IMPELLER
HOUSING

O-RINGS

5/16” LOCK
WASHER
5/16”-18 x 1” BOLT

3. Install the water pump assembly onto the main housing using the
following procedure:

WATER PUMP
O-RING

a. Insert two 6 x 10 mm dowel pins into the main housing.
6 x 10 mm
DOWLEL PIN (2)

e. Set the water pump special key (found in the water pump kit)
in the flat area on the driveshaft, and then slide the rubber
pump impeller down the driveshaft and align the notch in the
impeller with the special key.
SPECIAL KEY

b. Place the water pump gasket and impeller cover on top of the
main housing by sliding them down over the top of the
driveshaft, in the orientation shown. Make sure the dowel pin
holes in gasket and cover fit over the 6 x 10 mm dowel pins.
IMPELLER
COVER
WATER PUMP
GAKSET

RUBBER IMPELLER

f. Install the impeller housing assembly by sliding it down over
the driveshaft. Rotate the driveshaft clockwise (when looking
down over the main housing) when mating the impeller
housing assembly around the rubber impeller and onto the
impeller cover. Doing this will set the rubber impeller fins in
the correct direction.

IMPELLER
HOUSING

DRIVESHAFT

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g. Install the four distance collars and 8 x 40 mm bolts/washers.
Apply water resistant marine grease to the bolt threads, and
then tighten to the specified torque.
TORQUE:

15 lbf-ft (20 N•m)

Place the water tube seal ring into the impeller housing by
aligning the projection on the seal with the hole in the
housing, and then grease the inner wall of the seal ring.

6. Attach the jet drive to the extension case using the following
procedure.
a. Install the two 3/16” x 1/2” dowel pins into the main housing
as shown.
3/16” x 1/2” DOWEL PIN
3/16” x 1/2”
DOWEL PIN

8 x 40 mm
BOLT/WASHER (4)

WATER TUBE
SEAL RING

COLLAR (4)

4. Insert the shift rod guide and two 6 x 10 mm dowel pins into the
appropriate holes in the adapter plate as shown. Apply water
resistant marine grease to the upper half of the shift rod guide.
6 x 10 mm
DOWLEL PIN

6 x 10 mm
DOWLEL PIN

b. Use the two 3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” bolts, 10 x 90 mm bolt,
10 x 100 mm bolt, and four lock washers to the secure jet
drive assembly to the extension case. Grease the bolt
threads and the upper driveshaft splines prior to guiding the
jet drive into place. The 3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” bolts should be
installed in the holes at the front end of the main housing.
The 10 x 90 mm bolt should be installed in the port-side rear
hole. The 10 x 100 mm bolt should be installed in the
starboard-side rear hole.
TORQUE:

22 lbf-ft (29 N•m)

SHIFT ROD
GUIDE

5. Install the adapter plate onto the bottom of the outboard’s
extension case using the five 10 x 35 mm hex bolts and 10 mm
lock washers. Grease the bolt threads prior to installing the bolts.
Tighten the five hex bolts to the specified torque.
TORQUE:

10 mm LOCK
WASHER (4)

22 lbf-ft (29 N•m)
3/8”-16 x 2-1/4”
BOLT (2)
EXTENSION
CASE

22 lbf-ft (29 N•m)

3/8”-16 x 1-1/2”
BOLT

10 mm LOCK
WASHER (5)
10 x 35 mm BOLT (5)

10 x 90 mm
BOLT

7. Install the 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” hex bolt and a 10 mm lock washer
through the adapter plate and into the main housing, as shown.
Tighten the bolt to the following torque.
TORQUE:

10

10 x 100 mm
BOLT

10 mm LOCK
WASHER

8. Install the jet drive impeller onto the driveshaft using the following
procedure.
a. Apply water resistant marine grease to the vertical shaft
threads of the driveshaft, shear key, and impeller bore.

c. Fold the washer retainer tabs down against the nut to retain
it. If the ears of the nut keeper do not line up with the flats on
the brass nut, remove the nut, turn the nut keeper over, and
then retighten the brass nut.

Slide the shear key into the impeller bore slot, and then place
one plastic shaft sleeve inside the impeller bore. Align the slit
in the shaft sleeve with the shear key.

SHEAR KEY

SHAFT
SLEEVE

NUT KEEPER TABS

IMPELLER

Hold the shear key in the slot in the impeller with your finger,
and then slide the impeller onto the driveshaft.

9. Install the flanged liner and intake assembly in position with the
lower end of the intake toward the rear. Grease the stud threads
and tighten the six 5/16”-18 lock nuts to the specified torque. Do
not use lock washers.
TORQUE:

15 lbf-ft (20 N•m)

DRIVESHAFT

FLANGED
LINER

IMPELLER
5/16”-18
LOCK NUT (6)

b. Install the seven shim washers, one
urethane washer, cup, one nut keeper,
and brass nut onto the vertical shaft up
against the impeller and secure by
hand. Tighten the brass nut within the
specified torque range, until the ears of
the nut keeper are aligned with the flats
on the brass nut.

INTAKE
ASSEMBLY

10. See “INSTALLATION & RIGGING” on page 12 for transom
mounting and rigging instructions.

TORQUE:
4 – 22 lbf-ft (5 – 30 N•m)
Note:
Shims should not be placed above the
impeller on new installations where no
wear has occurred, unless the blade
clearance exceeds 1/32”. Insufficient
blade clearance will do more harm than
good from any performance gains it might provide.

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INSTALLATION & RIGGING
Remote Controls
A shift cable assembly and neutral cable assembly (provided with the
jet drive unit) will be used for remote control operation. The shift cable
is moved by the remote control box and operates the reverse gate.
The neutral cable operates forward, neutral, reverse, and neutral
safety switch functions inside the outboard motor.
The shift cable is attached to the cable anchor bracket and reverse
gate linkage. This cable is routed over the transom and connects to
the remote control box. The neutral cable attaches to the reverse gate
linkage and cable anchor bracket, and is routed between the outboard
and transom bracket, around the front of the outboard, through the
cable grommet, and then attaches to the shift link pin. The neutral
cable must be routed this way to prevent kinking the cable.

Attach the neutral cable to the reverse gate linkage and onto the
inner side of the cable anchor bracket. Adjust the neutral cable’s end
link so that the number of threads shown match the number of threads
shown on the shift cable’s end link. The neutral cable should act as an
extension of the shift cable.
After the neutral cable is attached to the reverse gate linkage and to
the inner side of the cable anchor bracket, it must be routed between
the outboard motor and transom bracket and toward the port side of
the outboard. The neutral cable should then pass around the front of
the outboard, through the rigging grommet, and attached to the shift
link pin on the outboard.
Move the shift link pin to the FORWARD direction.
Adjust the shift pivot assembly/cable so that it easily slides over the
shift link pin without any help or force. It is very important that the
neutral cable is adjusted properly to ensure the neutral safety switch
functions correctly.
SHIFT PIVOT
ASSEMBLY

NEUTRAL CABLE
Route the cable as
shown.

LOCK
MECHANISM
SHIFT LINK PIN
SHIFT CABLE
Route the cable
over the transom to
the remote control
box.
REVERSE
GATE

SHIFT PIVOT
ASSEMBLY

CABLE ANCHOR
BRACKET
NEUTRAL CABLE
REVERSE GATE
LINKAGE

With the remote control’s shift handle in forward, the reverse gate
linkage in forward, and the cam roller at the end of the slot, attach the
shift cable to the outer side of the reverse gate linkage on the jet
drive. Adjust the cable and/or cable anchor bracket position to this set
condition. Shift to reverse, and then back to forward. The roller should
be at the end of the cam slot so that the gate cannot be forcibly
rotated toward reverse. Pull on the gate by hand to verify this. If this
forward lock condition is not met, make the necessary adjustments to
the shift cable so that the reverse gate linkage positions are correct.
NEUTRAL CABLE

CABLE ANCHOR
BRACKET

REVERSE GATE
LINKAGE

SHIFT CABLE

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Outboard Mounting
When mounting the outboard motor onto the boat transom, the motor
will have to be positioned to the height shown the image below using
a straight edge under the boat. The bottom of the boat that is just in
front of the jet drive intake should be level with the leading edge of the
intake.
The outboard motor transom bracket has four sets of upper mounting
holes. You will use one set to begin with. Mark pencil lines on the boat
transom through the other sets of holes. Then, if you wish to go up or
down 3/8”, you can drill one alternate set of holes 3/8” up or down
from the pencil marks. By alternating between these two sets of
transom holes and the four sets of motor holes, the motor can be
moved in 3/8” increments over almost one inch.
If you raise the motor too much, it will suck air and cavitate during start
up or when banking on turns. When cavitating, the motor over speeds
in spurs and shakes considerably in the motor mount. This is not a
normal condition and should be avoided by proper adjustment of the
motor height on each individual boat. If you lower the motor too much,
you will have excessive drag. Therefore, mount the motor as high as
possible without allowing cavitation.
Test run the boat, and then raise or lower the motor 3/8” at a time to
obtain the best results.

TROUBLESHOOTING
The possible causes listed are issues that may arise from the jet drive
unit, and assumes the outboard motor (engine) is working properly.

Poor performance
Possible Cause
Clogged jet intake

• Inspect and remove obstructions that may
be blocking the intake, such as leaves,
sticks, or gravel (page 4).

Worn or damaged
impeller

• Inspect the impeller for wear or damage
(page 6).
• Inspect the impeller clearance, and ensure
it is within specification (page 6).
• Inspect the flanged liner for damage
(page 6).

Incorrect outboard
mounting height

• Inspect the outboard mounting height, and
ensure the jet drive intake is set at the
appropriate height (page 13).

Jet drive unit
ingesting air
(cavitation)

• Confirm the hull design of the boat is
compatible with a jet drive outboard
(page 3).
• Inspect the outboard mounting height, and
ensure the jet drive intake is set at the
appropriate height (page 13).
• Install a splash plate between the boat
transom and jet drive intake (page 5).

Shear key broken

• Inspect the shear key for damage, and
replace if broken (page 7).

INTAKE LEADING EDGE
STRAIGHT EDGE

Correction

Reverse gate
• Inspect the reverse gate linkage, and
incorrectly adjusted
ensure it is properly adjusted, and that it
has not been damaged (page 6).
Boat or jet intake
not in water.

• Ensure the jet drive intake is under water.
• Ensure boat is not beached or sitting on
the river bottom.

Outboard propels while in neutral
Possible Cause
Reverse gate
improperly
adjusted

Correction
The jet unit will always provide a small
amount of thrust while the engine is idling.
Adjust the reverse gate linkage cable(s) in
the appropriate direction until the boat
remains stationary, or as close to stationary
as possible while in neutral.
A small amount of forward movement is
typically desired over reverse movement.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Location

encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The
Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems
are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's
management, contact the Honda Marine Customer Relations Office.
You can write:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Marine Division
Customer Relations Office
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847
Or telephone: (770) 497-6400

M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET

When you write or call, please give us this information.

JET DRIVE
SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number for the jet drive is located on the port side of the jet
pump housing. Record the serial number in the space below. You will
need this serial number when ordering parts and when making
technical or warranty inquiries.

•
•
•
•
•
•

Model and serial number (page 14)
Name of the dealer who sold the outboard to you
Name and address of the dealer who services your outboard
Date of purchase
Your name, address, and telephone number
A detailed description of the problem

Honda Publications
These publications will give you information for maintaining and
repairing your jet drive outboard.

Owner’s Manual
Jet drive serial number: _________________________________

Date of purchase: _____________________________________

CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Register Your Jet Drive Outboard
Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda.
Only the outboard motor frame serial number needs to be registered.
The serial number shown on the jet drive unit does not need to be
registered. You can register by:
• Going to marine.honda.com and clicking on Product Registration
• Scanning this QR code.

Keep this owner’s manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.
Consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of the outboard;
please give it to the new owner if you resell the outboard.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.

Shop Manual
This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures.
It is intended to be used by a skilled technician. Available through
your Honda Marine dealer or visit marine.honda.com and click on
Service & Support; then click on Shop Manuals.

Parts Catalog
This manual provides complete, illustrated parts lists, and is available
through your Honda Marine dealer.

Frequently Asked Questions
Parts and Service Items
Contact an authorized Honda Marine servicing dealer to purchase
replacement parts, accessories, or other Honda Genuine items for
your jet drive outboard.

Dealer Locator Information
To find an authorized Honda Marine servicing dealer anywhere in the
United States:
Visit marine.honda.com and click on Find a Dealer.

How to Contact Honda
Honda Marine dealership personnel are trained professionals. They
should be able to answer any question you may have. If you
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The Honda Marine web site provides additional
information for users of Honda Marine products. Visit
marine.honda.com and click on FAQs or scan the
QR code shown.

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY
Honda Outboard Motors
This warranty is limited to Honda Outboard Motors and related original equipment distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division,
4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847.

Length of Warranty: (from date of original retail purchase)
NONCOMMERCIAL/
NON-RENTAL

Products Covered by Warranty:

All models purchased on or after Jan. 1, 2016 (2)

COMMERCIAL/
RENTAL

STATE/LOCAL/
FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT

60 months

24 months

36 months

2015 (2)

60 months

12 months

24 months

All models purchased on or before June 30, 2008 (1)(2)

36 months

12 months

24 months

Related original equipment items:
BF5 through BF20 models: Portable fuel tank and original
propeller.
All models: Primer bulb/fuel line assembly and tiller handle.

The same duration as the outboard with which they were purchased.(3)

All models purchased between July 1, 2008 and December 31,

(1) Models purchased prior to July 1, 2008 (unless previously purchased with True-5 warranty from a participating dealer).
(2) 40, 65, & 105 Jet models: Jet pump assembly is a dealer installed option. Jet pump warranty is provided by Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Outboard Jets).
(3) Portable fuel tanks: 24 months or the same duration as the outboard they were purchased with, whichever is longer.

To Qualify for This Warranty:
The Honda Outboard Motor must be purchased from American Honda or a dealer authorized by American Honda to sell Honda Outboard Motors in the United
States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. This limited warranty applies to the first retail purchaser and each subsequent owner during the applicable
warranty time period.

What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:
American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable
warranty time period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property
of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product and any warranty on those parts will expire
coincidentally with the original product warranty.

To Obtain Warranty Service:
You must, at your expense, take your Honda Outboard Motor and proof of the original purchase date to any dealer who is authorized to service Honda Outboard
Motors in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, during the dealer’s normal business hours. If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are
dissatisfied with the warranty service you receive, take the following steps: First, contact the owner of the dealership involved; normally this should resolve the
problem. However, if you should require further assistance, write or call the Honda Marine Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Marine Customer Relations Department
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847
Telephone: (770) 497-6400

Exclusions:
This warranty does not extend to the following:
• Conditions caused by lack of routine maintenance or improper storage (as
outlined in the owner’s manual)
• Conditions caused by the use of propeller(s) that do not allow the outboard
motor to run in its recommended full throttle rpm range
• Operation inconsistent with the recommended operation/duty cycle (as
outlined in the owner’s manual)
• Parts affected or damaged by an abuse, submersion and/or collision
• Fuel contamination and water entering the engine through the fuel intake,
air intake, or exhaust system
• Operation with fuels, oils, additives and lubricants which are not suitable for
use in the product
• Use in an application for which the outboard motor was not designed, such
as racing or competitive use or any other misuse or neglect

•
•
•
•

•
•
•

Normal wear and tear
Incorporation of unsuitable attachments or parts
The unauthorized alteration, improper installation and/or rigging, or any
causes other than defects in material or workmanship
Corrosion to steering system or electrical components, corrosion due to
electrolysis, water born foreign chemicals, improper service or corrosion
caused by damage or abuse
Reimbursement for towing charges, in and out of water charges, or
technician travel time
Growth of marine organisms on motor surfaces, external or internal
Any product that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by
a financial institution or insurer, or that has been issued a “salvage” or
similar title under any state’s law.

Disclaimer of consequential damage and limitation of implied warranties:
American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the outboard, revenue, or the equipment in which the outboard is installed, transportation,
commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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Accessories and Replacement Parts
This warranty is limited to Honda Marine parts, accessories and apparel when distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance,
California 90501-2746.
Products Covered by Warranty:

Length of Warranty: (from date of original retail purchase)
NON-COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL/RENTAL

STATE/LOCAL/
FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT

Accessories other than noted below

12 months

3 months

3 months

Emission related accessories:
Portable fuel tanks, fuel line
assemblies, and water/fuel
separators

24 months

24 months

24 months

Replacement Parts

6 months

3 months

3 months

To Qualify for This Warranty:
1. The accessories or replacement parts must be purchased from American Honda or a dealer, distributor, or distributor’s dealer authorized by American
Honda to sell those products in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Parts and Accessories must be purchased for installation on
original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible for warranty coverage. Installing Parts and Accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids this
warranty.
2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners.

What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:
American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any marine product accessories or replacement parts that are proven to be defective in material or
workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of American Honda Motor
Co., Inc. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product and any warranty on those parts will expire coincidentally with the
original product warranty.
Accessories and replacement parts, installed by a dealer who is authorized by American Honda to sell them, will be repaired or replaced under warranty without
charge for parts or labor. If installed by anyone else, accessories and replacement parts will be repaired or replaced under warranty without charge for parts, but
any labor charges will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

To Obtain Warranty Service:
You must, at your expense, take the Honda Outboard Motor product accessory or replacement part or the outboard motor or boat on which the accessory or
replacement part is installed, and proof of purchase to any Honda Marine authorized service facility or dealer in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin
Islands, during normal business hours.

Exclusions:
This warranty does not extend to accessories or parts affected or damaged by collision, normal wear, use in an application for which the product was not
designed or any other misuse, neglect, incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts, unauthorized alteration, improper installation, or any causes other
than defects in material or workmanship of the product. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids this warranty.

Disclaimer of consequential damage and limitation of implied warranties:
American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the outboard motor, or the boat on which the product is installed, transportation,
commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written warranty. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
Your new Honda outboard engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and State of
California emission regulations. American Honda provides the same emission
warranty coverage for outboard engines sold in all 50 states. In all areas of the
United States your outboard engine must be designed, built, and equipped to meet
the U.S. EPA and California Air Resources Board emission standard for spark
ignited marine engines.

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2017 Honda
outboard engine. In California, new outboard engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. must warrant the emission control system on your
outboard engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your outboard engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel
injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included may be
hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will repair
your outboard engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
Select emission control parts from model year 2010 and later outboard engines are
warranted for five years or 250 hours of use, whichever first occurs; or the length of
the Honda Marine Distributor’s Limited Warranty, whichever is longer. However,
warranty coverage based on the hourly period is only permitted for engines
equipped with hour meters as defined in § 2441(a)(13)* or their equivalent. If any
emission-related part on your engine is defective under warranty, the part will be
repaired or replaced by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the outboard engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your outboard
engine, but American Honda Motor Co., Inc. cannot deny warranty solely for the
lack of receipts or your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
As the outboard engine owner, you should, however, be aware that American
Honda Motor Co., Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your outboard engine or a
part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved
modifications.

your engine, and an authorized Honda Marine dealer determines it causes the
failure of a warranted part, your warranty claim may be denied. If the part in question
is not related to the reason that your engine requires repair, your claim will not be
denied.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
You must take your Honda outboard engine, along with your sales registration card
or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to any Honda Marine
dealer that is authorized by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. to sell and service that
Honda marine product during its normal business hours. Claims for repair or
adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not
be denied because the engine was not properly maintained and used.
If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the warranty
service you received, contact the owner of the dealership involved. Normally this
should resolve your problem. However, if you require further assistance, write or call
the Honda Marine Customer Relations Office of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

EXCLUSIONS:
Failures other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship are not
covered by this warranty. This warranty does not extend to emission control
systems or parts which are affected or damaged by owner abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance, misuse, misfueling, improper storage, and/or collision, the
incorporation of, or use of, unsuitable attachments, or the unauthorized alteration of
any part.
This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items made
in connection with required maintenance service after the items first scheduled
replacement as listed in the maintenance section of the product owner’s manual,
such as: spark plugs and filters.

DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE AND LIMITATION
OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. disclaims any responsibility for incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of time or the use of outboard engine, or any
commercial loss due to the failure of the equipment; and any implied warranties are
limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty is applicable only where
the California or U.S. EPA emission control system warranty regulation is in effect.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS:
SYSTEMS COVERED
BY THIS WARRANTY:
Fuel Metering

Carburetor assembly, Throttle body, Fuel injector, Fuel pump,
Fuel pressure regulator,
Throttle position sensor, Intake air temperature sensor,
Engine temperature sensor,
Manifold absolute pressure sensor, Idle air control valve,
Barometric pressure sensor,
Fuel line solenoid valve, Intake manifold, Intake valves,
and Oxygen sensor or Air fuel ratio sensor

Evaporative

Portable fuel tank, Fuel cap, Fuel hoses, Primer bulb, Fuel
hose joint

Air Induction

Air intake duct, Vapor separator, Intake manifold tuning valve
(Intake air bypass control valve)

Ignition

Flywheel magneto, Ignition pulse generator, Ignition coil
assembly, Ignition control module,
Engine control module, Crankshaft position sensor, Spark
plug cap, Spark plug*,
Knock sensor, and Camshaft position sensor

Lubrication System

Oil pump and internal parts

Crankcase Emission
Control

Crankcase breather tube, Positive crankcase ventilation
valve, Oil filler cap

Exhaust

Exhaust manifold and Exhaust valves

Valve Control System

Rocker arm oil control valve

Miscellaneous Parts

Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps associated with
these listed systems.

You are responsible for presenting your outboard engine to a Honda Marine dealer
as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Marine Division Customer Relations Office
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847
Telephone: (770) 497-6400

WARRANTY COVERAGE:
Honda outboard engines certified to the CARB and EPA 2010 and later regulation
are covered by this warranty to be free from defects for a minimum of five years or
250 hours of operation, whichever comes first; or the length of the Honda Marine
Distributor’s Limited Warranty, whichever is longer, from the date of delivery to the
retail purchaser. This warranty is transferred to each subsequent purchaser for the
duration of the warranty period.
Warranty repairs will be made without charge for diagnosis, parts, and labor. All
defective parts replaced under this warranty become the property of American
Honda Motor Co., Inc. A list of warranty parts is on the adjacent column of this
statement. Normal maintenance items, such as spark plugs and filters, that are on
the warranted parts list are warranted up to their required replacement interval only.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is also liable for damages to other engine
components caused by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period.
Only Honda approved replacement parts will be used in the performance of any
warranty repairs, and they will be provided without charge to the owner. You may
use any replacement part as defined in § 1900(b)(20)* in the performance of any
maintenance or repairs. If a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of

PARTS DESCRIPTION:

* Covered up to the first required replacement only. See the Maintenance Schedule in the
owner’s manual.

* California Code of Regulations
PWL53247-M

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