BF25D - BF30D Owner’s Manual - Includes US and Canadian Models

Oct 23, 2026

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Owner’s Manual for Honda outboard motors covers US and Canadian models, including key safety information and operating guidance. It explains how to keep the manual available as a permanent part of the outboard motor, introduces safe operation responsibilities, and describes how safety labels, safety messages, and safety headings are used. The manual also outlines the structure of its contents, listing sections on outboard motor safety, controls and features, control identification codes, component locations, and detailed control and instrument topics for BF25D/BF30D engines.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages139

Reading Time5 h 50 min

AccessFree to download

OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES

COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS

CONTROLS

INSTRUMENTS

INDICATORS

OTHER FEATURES

BF25D•BF30DOwner’s Manual Includes US and Canadian Models | | | --- | | 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, 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. 2011 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. －All Rights Reserved 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 information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual you will find information preceded by a 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. When your outboard motor needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda Marine dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda outboard motors. Your Honda Marine dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns. Best Wishes, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this outboard motor safely is an important responsibility. 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 an outboard motor. You must use your own good judgment. You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels － on the outboard motor. Safety Messages － preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. 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 . Safety Headings － such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Safety Section － such as OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY. Instructions － how to use this outboard motor correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information － please read it carefully. CONTENTS OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.................................... 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................. 7 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS................................. 9 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................................... 13 CONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES ................................. 13 COMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS ..... 14 CONTROLS............................................................... 19 SHG and LHG Types (long tiller handle) Ignition Switch ....................................................... 19 Emergency Stop Switch Clip and Emergency Stop Switch ........................................................ 20 Throttle Grip........................................................... 20 Throttle Friction Adjuster ...................................... 21 Gearshift Lever .............................................

FAQs

What does the manual emphasize about safety?

It stresses that operator safety and the safety of others are important responsibilities. It explains that hazard information is communicated through safety labels, safety messages, and signal words such as DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.

How should the owner keep this Owner’s Manual?

Keep it handy for reference at any time. It is considered a permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with the motor if it is resold.

What information is included in the manual’s contents section?

It lists sections on outboard motor safety, important safety information and safety label locations, then moves into controls and features, control identification codes, component and control locations, and related instruments, indicators, and other features.

Oct 23, 2026

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