Honda BF75A Owner's Manual page 66

STARTING THE ENGINE (R type)
NEUTRAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
(R2 type)
LEVER
2. Set the control lever in the
NEUTRAL position.
The engine does not start unless
the control lever is set in the
NEUTRAL position.
3. Pushing the fast idle button, move
the remote control lever forward
and open the throttle a little.
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N (NEUTRAL)
NEUTRAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
LEVER
On the R2 type: The control lever
cannot be operated unless the neutral
release lever is lifted.
The gear engages and the boat starts
to move when the remote control
lever is turned forward without
pushing the fast idle button. Be sure
to push the fast idle button while
operating the remote control lever.
NEUTRAL
(R3 type)
ON
CHOKE
SWITCH KNOB
(R2, R3 type)
4. When the engine is cold or the
ambient temperature is low, hold
the choke switch to ON position.
(This will provide rich fuel
mixture to the engine.)