Emergency Starting - Honda BF8A Owner's Manual

Emergency starting
If the recoil starter is not working properly, the engine can be started
with the spare starter rope in the tool kit.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the recoil starter by removing the three 6 mm bolts.
3. Wind the spare rope clockwise around the pulley, and then pull it
straight out to start the engine.
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Keep clear of moving parts.
4. Leave the recoil starter off and reinstall engine cover.
Exposed moving parts can cause injury. Use extreme care when
installing the engine cover. Do not operate the outboard motor
without the engine cover.
STARTER ROPE
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