Honda BF2D Owner's Manual page 32

STARTING THE ENGINE
Direction to pull
STARTER GRIP
6. Pull the starter grip lightly until
you feel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the
arrow as shown above.
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Do not allow the starter grip to
snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.
Do not pull the starter grip while
the engine is running, as that
may damage the starter.
Before pulling the starter grip
position the outboard motor
straight.
CHOKE KNOB
PUSH
If the engine fails to start, check the
emergency stop switch clip.
7. If the choke was used, push it in
gradually as the engine warms up.
During operation, check to be sure
the anticavitation plate remains
underwater at all times. Excessive or
imbalanced loading will affect the
motor's water depth. Loading too far
forward will raise the motor out of
the water, reducing engine cooling.
Loading too much or too far
rearward will push the motor deeper,
reducing performance.