Honda BF8, BF9.9 and BF10 Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 401Get this manual
CAUTION: First, check whether the wire harnesses are connected as shown the wiring diagram, then connect the battery and turn the power switch ON check for proper condition of the electrical parts and wire harnessWhen the Honda recommended wire harness is used, connect the BIacklGreenand Light greenIBlackterminalsBefore reconnecting connectors, check them carefully make sure that their terminals are not bent, exposed, or disconnectedWrap the free terminal with piece of vinyl tape or equivalent insulate them securelytf terminal is oxidized or comoded, remove the oxidation or corrosion with nonconductive plastic scrub pad and contact cleaner, before reconnecting it Be sure reconnect connectors by inserting them fully into their receptaclesCheck locking connectors be sure that locking device are locked place securelyCheck insulators to make sure they surround their connee tors completelyDo not fold up the mouths insulatorsBefore reconnecting wire connectorsDcheck them make sure that the covers are not torn or broken, and the gaps of female terminals are overly expanded and looseDo not break the coverings of wire harnessIf the covering of wire harness is broken, either repair it with electrician's tape, or replace it