Honda BF2.3DHLCHC Outboard Motor

Performance and Efficiency

• Four-Stroke Engine Design: World-renowned Honda quality combines proven reliability with no oil-gasoline mixing.
• Centrifugal Clutch: Hondas centrifugal clutch facilitates the ruing of the engine at idle, with no propeller rotation, for tight navigation or just idling at the dock.
• Lightweight, Compact Design: Easily transportable, this little outboard is ideal for small boats, dinghies and canoes. Lightweight 4-stroke design and is the only 4-stroke in the 2.3-hp class.
• Transistorized Ignition: Maintenance-free, high-energy output for quick and easy starting.

Reliability and Durability

• Forced-Air Cooled Engine: No water pump to worry about being plugged with weeds or damaged by sand, and less weight to carry.
• Emergency Stop Switch and Lanyard: Standard safety feature allows the operator to clip the safety switch lanyard or tether to his or her wrist, which will automatically activate the engine stop switch if the operator leaves the helm.
• Shallow-Water Drive: Reduces the risk of engine damage while navigating in shallow water.
• Sacrificial Anode: A sacrificial anode mounted on the lower unit protects other metal components from corrosion.
• Three-Year Warranty: The best outboards in the industry are backed by the best warranty in the business, 3 years parts and labour.

Convenience and Ease of Use

• Featuring: Centrifugal drive clutch, which offers a neutral-gear position at idle. Both models have a tiller-mounted twist grip throttle/360 deg. swivel steering.
• 360 Degree Swivel Steering: Provides excellent manoeuvrability in tight areas.
• Integral Fuel Tank: Facilitates easy removal and portability as one unit. Vent may be closed for transport or extended storage periods.
• Carburetor Drain Screw: Allows quick and easy draining of the carburetors float bowl for transport or extended storage periods.
• Twist Grip Throttle with Friction Adjuster: Allows for superior throttle control, and the throttle tensioner minimizes driver fatigue.
• Large Front-Mounted Carrying Handle: Provides superior portability and ease of installation.
• Fold-Down Tiller Handle: A more compact design allows for easy transportation and storage.

Engine

• Type: 4-Stroke, OHV, 1 Cylinder / 2 Valves
• Displacement: 3.5 cubic in. (57 cc)
• Bore & Stroke: 1.77 x 1.42 in. (45 mm x 36 mm)
• Full Throttle RPM Range: 5,000-6,000 RPM
• Propshaft Rated Horsepower: 2.3 HP @ 5,500 RPM
• Cooling System: Air Cooled
• Fuel Delivery: 1 Carburetor
• Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Gas. (Min. Pump Octane 86)
• Ignition System: Transistorized Magneto Ignition
• Starting System: Recoil
• Exhaust: Under Water, above propeller
• Lubrication: Forced splash
• Recommended Oil: SAE 10W30 API service classification SJ or later
• Oil Capacity: 0.22 Imp. qt (0.25 L)
• Trim Range: 4-Stage 5 deg.-10 deg.-15 deg.-20 deg.
• Tilt Range: 75 deg.

Drive

• Gear Ratio: 2.42:1
• Gear Shift: F & N -360 deg. Swivel Steering

Equipment

• Oil Pressure Alert: Standard
• Over Rev-Limiter: Standard

Dimensions

• Overall Width: 11.2 in. (285 mm)
• Transom Height: 22.5 in. (572 mm)

Propeller

• Propeller Type: 3-Blade (Polymer)
• Propeller Diameter x Pitch: 7-1/4 x 4-3/4 in. (184 mm x 120 mm)

• LCHC-Type: (With propeller mounted): 31.5 lbs. (14.3 kg)

• Standard Warranty: As a testament to their quality and reliability, all Honda marine engines come with a warranty of 36 months for non-commercial use and 12 months for commercial use.
• Honda Plus Extended Warranty: Honda Plus extended warranty is now available for your marine engine. You can prolong your worry-free pleasure on specified parts and components even further.