Owner's Manual Outboard Motor BF9.9A/15A Includes Remote Control Supplement ©1999 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.—All Rights Reserved The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Keep this owner’s manual handy, I so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with the outboard motor if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 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. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of a Honda outboard motor. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest outboard motors on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new outboard motor and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a m symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to your outboard motor, other property, or the environment. We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer. When your outboard motor needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda outboard motors. Your Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns. Best Wishes, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 1 INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. outboard motor safely is an important responsibility. And using this To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a outboard motor. You must use your own good judgment. You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels - l on the outboard motor. Safety Messagespreceded by a safety alert symbol A and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. l These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. l Safety Headings l Safety Section - l Instructions how to use this outboard motor correctly and safely. - - such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. such as OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY. This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully. 2 please read it CONTENTS OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY . IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . Operator Responsibility . Refuel With Care . Carbon Monoxide Hazard . SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS . CONTROLS & FEATURES . COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS . CONTROLS . Engine Stop Switch . Choke Knob . Throttle Grip . Throttle Friction Knob . Gearshift Lever . Recoil Starter Grip . Electric Starter Button . Steering Friction Bolt . Tilt Lever . Transom Angle Adjusting Rod . Engine Cover Lock Lever . Fuel Priming Bulb . Fuel Cap Vent Knob . FEATURES . Fuel Gauge . Oil Pressure Indicator Light . Water Check Hole. Anode . Overrev Limiter.