Maintenance

The purpose of maintenance is to keep your Honda in the best possible operating condition.

But remember that your Honda Authorised Dealer knows your Honda best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new Honda genuine parts or other equivalent for repair and replacement.

The times listed below are based on average operating conditions. Some items will need more frequent service if you use in unusually salty water conditions. Consult your Honda Authorised Dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.

Important safety precautions:

  • Make sure the outboard engine is off before your begin any maintenance or repairs
  • Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the outboard engine
  • Be sure to reinstall the engine cover if it was removed before starting the outboard engine.
  • Do not run the outboard engine unless instructed to do so as detailed in the Owners Manual
  • Make sure you have the tools and skills required before you begin
  • Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from fuel related parts.

  • OUTBOARD ENGINES

    Before each use

    • Check the engine oil level
    • Check the propeller and cotter pin are secure
    • Check the anode
    • Check the fuel lines
    • Check the emergency stop switch

      • On mid and high range outboard engines:

    • Check the tightness of the battery cable and connection
    • Check the engine for oil leaks
    • Check each operating part
    • Check the engine?s starting ability, the engine sounds normal, check the cooling water hole
    • Check the water separator

    After each use

    • Check for coolant leaks
    • Check the cooling water passages and flush with clean water after each use if operating in muddy or salt water

    First month or 20 hours (whichever is first)

    • Change the engine oil
    • Grease the engine lubrication points

    Every 6 months or 100 hours (whichever is first)

    • Change the engine oil
    • Check the starter rope (if you have a recoil start model)
    • Check and adjust the spark plug
    • Grease the engine lubrication points
    • Check the fuel filter

    Every year or 200 hours (whichever is first)

    • Replace the spark plug
    • Clean fuel tank and filter

    Every 2 years or 400 hours (whichever is first)

    • Replace the fuel filter
    • Submerged motors should be serviced by a Honda Authorised Dealer as soon as possible after recovery to avoid corrosion

  • HONWAVE INFLATABLES

    Cleaning

    • Clean the boat after every use
    • Do not used vinyl based preservation agents and chemical cleaning products other than dishwashing liquid type soap products, as they may damage and/or dry out the tubes? material
    • Avoid waxes or alcohol based cleaning products which may damage or dry out the tubes? material
    • Spray down the boat and its accessories with water after each use. To prevent mould and mildew forming allow all accessories to dry before storing them in their bag
    • Although made up of stainless steel, some spots of rust may appear on the hole pin axles. To remove them use a scouring sponge and soapy water.
    • Remove all sand, small rocks and other objects which may have remained adhered to the boat.