Starting The Engine - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Put the emergency engine stop switch clip in the engine stop switch, and
attach the lanyard to your wrist.
The engine will not start or run, unless the clip is in the switch.
The emergency engine stop switch clip and lanyard system is a safety
device that will stop the engine if you fall away from the controls while
operating the boat.
Always attach the lanyard to your wrist before starting the engine.
EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP
SWITCH CLIP
ENGINE STOP
LAtiYARD
2. Check the position of the gear-
shift lever. It must be in the N
(neutral) position for starting.
If the gearshift lever is in the F
(forward) or R (reverse) position,
the recoil starter will not operate,
and the electric starter button
(applicable models) is blocked.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
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