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Q: How can I learn more about the structure of my outboard motor?
A: Please read your Service Manual. Service manuals can be purchased at your local Honda Power Products dealer or your local Honda Outboard Engine dealer. Visit our Honda Marine Dealer Locator.
Q: How do I get a service manual or parts list for my Honda outboard motor?
A: Service manuals or parts lists can be purchased at your local Honda Power Products dealer or your local Honda Outboard Engine dealer.
Q: What type of engine oil do you recommend that I use in my Honda outboard motor?
A: We recommend SAE 10W-30 engine oil, equivalent to API service classification SG, SH or SJ.
Q: Where can I get my outboard motor serviced?
A: Please go to "Find a Dealer." Visit our Honda Marine Dealer Locator.
Q: Can I use my outboard motor both in saltwater and freshwater?
A: Yes. Honda outboard motors can be used both in saltwater and freshwater (lakes, ponds, and rivers). You do not need to change any parts regardless of where it is used.
Q: I would like to know the transom height.
A: Please read your Owner's Manual. Click here to see Owner's Manuals.
Q: The engine oil drain bolt is too tight and I cannot loosen it. Is the drain bolt specially treated to prevent it from coming loose?
A: No, it is not specially treated. Do not use excessive force to loosen the drain bolt otherwise parts may be damaged or unexpected injury may result. We recommend that you consult your local service station.
Q: I am replacing the propeller. The cotter pin and castle nut came off easily but I cannot remove the propeller. The Owner's Manual says you only have to pull to remove it. Is my propeller faulty?
A: The propeller is designed to be easily pulled off after the cotter pin and castle nut have been removed. If the propeller cannot be removed, it may be firmly stuck on the propeller shaft due to salt or corrosion. Do not attempt to pull the propeller with excessive force. We recommend that you consult your local service station. To prevent the propeller from sticking or corroding, it is advisable to periodically remove the propeller, clean it, and grease the propeller shaft.Be sure to use marine-grade grease on the propeller shaft.
Q: I want to lay my outboard motor flat in my car to transport it. Will this cause any problems?
A: The engine is designed to be transported in an upright position. However, if doing so is not an option, it can be laid on its side. To do so, there are some important transportation tips you must observe. Please see your Owner's Manual for details. Click here to see Owner's Manuals.
Q: I lost my Owner's Manual. Where can I get another copy?
A: Owner's Manuals can be downloaded from our website. Find an Owner's Manual here. The manuals are in PDF format. If you need printed owner's manuals, please contact your local Honda Power Products dealer or your local Honda Outboard Engine dealer.
Q: What type of a battery (volts and amps) should I use? Can I use a car battery?
A: You will find the information on the type of batteries you should use in your Owner's Manual. Yes, you can use a car battery. When installing two or more outboard motors onto a boat, be sure to install one battery for each outboard motor.
Q: I seldom use my outboard motor. The engine does not function normally when it has not been used for a long period of time. Can I inspect it myself?
A: In this case, fuel may have aged. Fuel spontaneously degrades. Drain the fuel out of your outboard motor if it will not be used for 30 days or more. Using old fuel can cause engine failures. Before requesting repair services, check your engine using the following Troubleshooting information. If the problem persists, contact your local service station.
Q: To order replacement parts for my outboard motor, I would like to know the model number. Where can I find it?
A: Your Owner's Manual describes where to find the serial number (frame serial number), which is stamped on a metal plate. Click here to see Owner's Manuals.
Q: Where can I order genuine parts for my outboard motor?
A: Please contact your local Honda Power Products dealer or your local Honda Outboard Engine dealer. Visit our Honda Marine Dealer Locator.
Q: Are Honda outboard motors and propellers sold separately?
A: Yes, they are sold separately, except for some outboard motor models that come with propellers. You need to choose the propeller that is best suited for the intended use of your outboard motor and boat. For information on choosing the best propeller, please consult your local Honda Outboard Engine dealer
Q: What should I be careful about when storing my outboard motor?
A: It is advised that you have the outboard motor serviced by your local service station before you store it. Fuel spontaneously degrades. Drain the fuel out of your outboard motor if it will not be used for 30 days or more. Using old fuel can cause engine failures. If you have to lay your outboard motor on its side to store it, be sure to drain the engine oil out first. See the STORAGE section of your Owner's Manual for details.
Q: When Honda outboard motors are shipped from the factory, do they contain engine oil?
A: No, they do not. Please purchase engine oil separately when you purchase a Honda outboard motor, and fill your engine with the oil before you start it. Alternatively, consult your local Honda dealer for assistance.
Q: When Honda outboard motors are shipped from the factory, do they contain gear oil?
A: Yes, they do.
