Honda BF35A-BF45A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 472Get this manual
8PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION Check all items on the following list
0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check the wire harness for proper connectionCheck the battery connection for correctnessMake sure that the battery is installed securelyMake sure that the meters and switches are connected correctly
0 EXTERNAL APPEARANCE
Check for Transport DamageCheck for paint scratches, touch-up if necessary
0 TILT MECHANISM
Power trimltilt type: Check whether the outboard motor tilts up and down smoothly by operating the power trimltilt switchCheck for abnormal motor sound during tilting updown the outboard motorTurn the steering wheel right and left with the outboard motor tilted up and check the cables and harnesses for interferenceTilt up the outboard motor and check whether the power tilt oil level is at or within the specified rangeTilt up the outboard motor fully and check whether the tilt stopper functionsGas-assistedtilt type: Operate the lever and check whether the outboard motor tilts up and down smoothlyTilt up the outboard motor and check whether it is held in the position by setting the tilt lever in the "Lock" positionCheck whether the tilt stopper functions with the outboard motor set in the full tilt-up position