Honda BF8D Manual page 68

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STARTING THE ENGINE (R type)
ON
OFF
ENGINE SWITCH KEY
4. Turn the engine 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.
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START
The starter motor consumes a
large amount of current. Do not
therefore run it continuously for
more than 5 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start within 5
seconds, wait at least 10 seconds
before running the starter motor
again.
Do not turn the engine switch
key to the START position while
the engine is running.
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The Neutral Starting System
prevents the engine from being
started unless the control lever is set
in the N (neutral) position even
though the engine is cranked by the
starting engine.
5. If the fast idle lever is raised,
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return the fast idle lever slowly to
the position where the engine does
not stall and hold the lever in the
position.
FAST IDLE LEVER