Honda Outboard Motor BF130A Owner's Manual page 47

N (neutral)
CONTROL
LEVER
2. Set the control lever in the N
(neutral) position.
The engine will not start if the F
(forward) or R (reverse) gears are
engaged.
START
ON
OFF
IGNITION
SWITCH
KEY
3. Turn the ignition switch key to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts.
When the engine starts, release the
key, allowing it to return to the ON
position.
If the engine fails to start within 5
seconds, release the key and wait
at least 10 seconds before
operating the starter again.
OPERATION
Using the electric starter f or more
than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can
damage it.
Turning the ignition switch key to
the START position while the
engine is running can damage the
starter motor and f lywheel.
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