R Type (Remote Control) - Honda BF8D Owner's Manual

OPERATION

R Type (remote control)

[standard equipment (Canadian
types)]
[optional equipment (American
types)]
For panel-mount or top-mount remote
control information, refer to the
instructions provided with the remote
control equipment.
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH LANYARD
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
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1. Put the emergency stop switch clip
in the emergency stop switch, and
attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator or
to the operator's PFD (Personal
Flotation Device).
The engine will not start or run,
unless the emergency stop switch
clip is in the emergency stop
switch.
The emergency stop switch clip
and emergency stop switch 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 emergency stop
switch lanyard securely to the
operator or to the operator's PFD
before starting the engine.
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.