Honda BF40D Owner's Manual page 75

(H type)
ON
ENGINE
SWITCH
KEY
9. Turn the engine switch key to the
ON position.
The propeller must be lowered into
the water, running the outboard
motor out of the water will damage
the water pump and overheat the
engine.
(R1 type)
ON
ENGINE
SWITCH KEY
STARTING THE ENGINE
Direction
to pull
EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE
10. Pull the emergency starter rope
lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull briskly in the direction
of the arrow as shown above.
If the engine fails to start refer to
Troubleshooting page 136.
Exposed moving parts can cause
injury. Use extreme care when
installing the engine cover. Do not
operate the outboard motor
without the engine cover.
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