TOHATSU BFT 75A Series Owner's Manual page 65

N (neutral)
CONTROL
LEVER
2. Set the control lever in the N
(neutral) position.
The engine will not start if the F
(forward) or R (reverse) gears are
engaged.
START
ON
OFF
IGNITION
SWITCH
KEY
3. Turn the ignition switch key to the
ON position; the buzzer will sound
twice.
4. Turn the ignition 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.
OPERATION
If the engine fails to start within 5
seconds, release the key and wait at
least 10 seconds before operating
the starter again.
• Using the electric starter for
more than 5 seconds at a time
will overheat the starter motor
and can damage it.
• Turning the ignition switch key to
the START position while the
engine is running can damage
the starter motor and flywheel.
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