Honda BF115A, BF130A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 460Get this manual

Honda BF115A, BF130A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 460

HONDA BF115AeBF130A

TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT
After engine break-in, run boat at full speed, and check to see if boat pulls to the left or rightAdjust trim tab as required, to ensure good, straight running characteristicsIf boat pulls to the left: Loosen trim tab lock bolt, and move trim tab trailing edge to the left
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Break-in period: 10 hours Break-in operation allows the moving parts to wear-in evenly and thus ensures proper performance and longer outboard motor service lifeFirst 15 minutes: Run the outboard motor at trolling speedUse the minimum amount of throttle opening necessary to operate the boat at safe trolling speedNext 45 minutes: Run the outboard motor up to maximum of 2,000 to 3,000 rpm or 10 to 30 throttle openingNext 60 minutes: Run the outboard motor up to maximum of 4,000 to 5,000 rpm or 50 to 80 throttle openingShort bursts of full throttle are acceptable but do not operate the motor continuously at full throttleNext hours: Avoid continuous full throttle operation (100 throttle opening)Do not run the outboard motor at full throttle for more than minutes at timeFor boats that plane easily, bring the boat up on plane, then reduce the throttle opening to the specified break-in settings called out abovePulling to