Honda BF90 engine service - Tips?

[alt]

Hi all, <br />Newbie to the forum, but there seems to be lots to read up on!<br /><br />I recently bought a Honda BF90 4Stroke for a good price, but I have always used 2stroke engine before this.<br /><br />So, because I dont know the history of the engine, what are the basic service items I should take note of?<br /><br />So far im presuming:<br />Plugs<br />Oil & Filter<br />Gear Oil<br />Petrol Filter<br /><br />Is the oil filter easy to get at? Does anyone know where I Can get info about this engine (from a service point of view) online as I cant find a manual for it... Somewhere where I could find information such as Engine oil capacity (And type - I presume 10w 40?), and gear oil capacity.<br /><br />Many thanks in advance,<br />Niall

 

[MajBach]

Re: Honda BF90 engine service - Tips?

A lot of people are concerned about going from 2 to 4 stroke and added maintenance. Personnaly, I think there is less. Aside from the obvious - like plugs and fuel filter, there is very little. The oil filter couldnt be easier to change and I do it once per year. There is also the timing belt - I forget the interval but you can read a manual from here:<br /><br /> http://www.honda-marine.com/mar_own.aspx <br /><br />The first thing I sould suggest you do is a search in this forum for others with a 90. I have made several posts regarding not-very-well-known TSBs (technical service bullitens) for this motor - I believe pre-2002 - such as a bad gasket in the lower end and intake manifold mesh replacement. These might not apply to yours however.

 

[alt]

Re: Honda BF90 engine service - Tips?

You are a gentleman, thanks <br /><br />Not sure of the year either. It has been lying up in a shed for a while and I managed to souce the owners son who didnt even know it was there!<br /><br />If you have any info sites bookmarked feel free to paste them!