Emergency Starting - Honda BF15D Owner's Manual

FAST IDLE LEVER
5. If the fast idle lever was used to
start the engine, gradually lower
the lever as the engine warms up.
When the fast idle lever is fully
lowered, the control lever can be
moved away from the N (neutral)
position.
6. Before getting under way, allow
the engine to warm up sufficiently
to ensure good performance.
Above 41°F (5°C), warm up the
engine for 2 or 3 minutes.
Below 41°F (5°C), warm up the
engine for at least 10 minutes at
2,000 rpm.
During the warm-up period,
check the oil pressure indicator
(p. 30 ), overheat indicator (p.
30 ), and cooling system
indicator (p. 31 ).
If the indicators show any
abnormal condition,
immediately stop the engine and
determine the cause of the
problem. Refer to TAKING
CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS from p. 92

EMERGENCY STARTING

If the battery is discharged, or the
starter motor and the recoil starter are
inoperative, you can start the engine
manually using the emergency starter
rope supplied with the motor.
UNLATCH
ENGINE COVER LATCH
1. Unlatch and remove the engine
. cover (p.
OPERATION
69 ).
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