Honda BF4A Owner's Manual page 50

OPERATION
STARTER
PULLEY
STARTER ROPE
KNOTTED END
16.Set the knotted end of the
emergency starter rope in the notch
in the starter pulley. Wind the rope
clockwise around the starter pulley.
17.Pull the emergency starter rope
slowly until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly.
Keep away from moving parts
while pulling the rope.
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If necessary, rewind the rope and
NOTCH
pull again. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, refer to
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS,
p. 89.
Exposed moving parts can cause
injury.
• Do not operate the outboard
motor without the engine
cover.
• Use extreme care when
installing the engine cover.
18.If the choke control was used to
start the engine, return the control
to the normal operating position as
the engine warms up.
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p. 24),
and cooling system indicator
(p. 24).
19.Install the engine cover (p. 61),
and lock it in place by locking the
engine cover lock lever.
20.If it was necessary to remove the
emergency stop switch lanyard
from you to perform the
emergency starting procedure, be
sure the lanyard is attached
securely to operator before
operating the outboard motor.
21.Have your closest authorized
Honda Marine dealer check your
system and correct the problem, so
you can use the recoil starter.