TOHATSU BFT 150D Owner's Manual page 53

1. Insert the emergency stop switch
clip at one end of the emergency
stop switch lanyard into the
emergency stop switch. Attach the
other end of the emergency stop
switch lanyard securely to the
operator.
WARNING
If the operator does not attach the
emergency stop switch lanyard,
and is thrown from his seat or out
of the boat, the out-of-control
boat can seriously injure the
operator, passengers, or
bystanders. Always properly
attach the lanyard before starting
the engine.
The engine will not start unless the
emergency stop switch clip is
engaged with the emergency stop
switch.
SPARE EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH CLIP
(optional equipment)
A spare emergency stop switch clip
(optional equipment) can be stored in
the tool bag (see page 86).
STARTING THE ENGINE
NEUTRAL
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
2. Set the remote control lever in the
NEUTRAL position.
The engine does not start unless the
remote control lever is set in the
NEUTRAL position.
3. Leave the fast idle lever in the OFF
(fully lowered) position.
NEUTRAL
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