Honda BF9.9A Owner's Manual page 26

3. Cruising
With the gearshift lever in the
forward position F, turn the throttle
grip toward FAST to increase speed.
For normal cruising, open the
throttle about 3/4.
To hold the throttle at a steady
setting, turn the throttle. friction
knob clockwise. To free the throttle
grip for manual speed control, turn
the friction knob counterclockwise.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
NOTE:
This outboard motor is provided
with an over-rev limiter in order to
prevent a breakdown due to
excessive engine speed. Depending
upon the running condition of the
outboard motor (if the force applied
to the propeller is light, for example),
the limiter may operate, causing the
engine speed to become unstable,
thus preventing stable running. If
the engine speed becomes unstable
when
the outboard
motor is run
with the grip near the "fully open"
position, return the grip to the "low
speed"
side until the speed
becomes stable.
THROTTLE GRIP
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Do not operate without the
engine cover. Exposed moving
parts could cause injury; water
may damage the engine.
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Confirm that the tilt lever is in the
"RUN" position (page 25 I.
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For best performance, passengers
and equipment should be
distributed evenly to balance the
boat.
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