Honda FR500 Owner's Manual page 22

3. Move the throttle lever about 30 degrees from
the extreme right (idle position).
4. Turn the engine switch to START and hold it
there until the engine starts.
NOTE:
The battery will automatically recharge
while the tiller is operated. If the tiller is not operat-
ed frequently enough to keep the battery charged,
there will be a decrease in starter motor speed. If
the battery is too discharged to run the starter
motor, use the recoil starter.
(1) Engine switch
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