HONDA marine BF115J Owner's Manual page 74

OPERATION
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.
Before leaving the dock, check the
operation of the emergency stop
switch.
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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 until the engine
starts.
When the engine starts, release the
key, allowing it to return to the ON
position.