Honda BF9.9A Owner's Manual page 20

3.Align the throttle grip START position with the mark on the tiller
handle.
THR0lTl.E GRIP
4. If the engine is "cold", pull out the choke knob for starting and then
push it in gradually as the engine warms up.
CHOKE KNOB
5. Pull the starter rope slowly until a resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
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Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
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Do not pull the starter grip while the engine is running, as that may
damage the starter.
STARER GRIP
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