Honda Outboard Motor BFl15A Owner's Manual page 59

5. STARTING THE ENGINE (TOP-MOUNT TYPE)
N
(neutral)
3. Push the throttle button, then move
the control lever(s) forward or backward
to open the throttle slightly.
START
4. Turn the ignition switch key to the
START position and release the
key when the engine starts.
The starter motor consumes a large
amount of current. Do not run it
continuously for more than 5
seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds
wait at least 10 seconds
before using the starter motor again.
N
(neutral)
Do not turn the ignition switch key
to the start position while the engine
is running. This can damage the
starter motor and flywheel.
5. After
starting the engine, return the
lever slowly to a position where the
engine
does
not stall, and hold the
lever in that position.
The control lever will not shift gears
unless it is first returned to the neutral
position.
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