TOHATSU BFT 75A Series Owner's Manual page 70

OPERATION
1. Put the emergency stop switch clip
in the emergency stop switch, and
attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator or
to the operator's PFD (Personal
Flotation Device).
The engine will not start or run
unless the emergency stop switch
clip is in the emergency stop
switch.
The emergency stop switch clip
and emergency stop switch lanyard
system is a safety device that will
stop the engine if you fall away
from the controls while operating
the boat.
Always attach the emergency stop
switch lanyard securely to the
operator or to the operator's PFD
before starting the engine.
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(Tiller Handle)
N (neutral)
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
(Multi-Function Tiller Handle)
N (neutral)
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
2. Check the position of the gearshift
lever. It must be in the N (neutral)
position for starting.
The engine will not start if the
gearshift lever is in the F (forward)
or R (reverse) position.
(Tiller Handle)
START
POSITION
POINTER
THROTTLE GRIP
(Multi-Function Tiller Handle)
START
POSITION
POINTER
THROTTLE GRIP
3. Align the engine start symbol
'' '' on the tiller handle with the
pointer '' '' on the throttle grip.
4. Turn the ignition switch key to the
ON position; the buzzer will sound
twice.