Honda bf50d Owner's Manual page 54

OPERATION
FAST IDLE
RANGE
START
(fully lowered)
FAST IDLE LEVER
3. Leave the fast idle lever in the
START (fully lowered) position.
The fast idle lever cannot be raised
unless the control lever is in the N
(neutral) position.
The control lever cannot be moved
away from the N (neutral) position
unless the fast idle lever is lowered.
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ON
OFF
IGNITION SWITCH KEY
4. Turn the ignition switch key to the
ON position; the buzzer will sound
twice.
5. 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
START
least 10 seconds before operating
the starter again.
• Using the electric starter for 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 flywheel.