Emergency Starting - Honda BF8A Owner's Manual

EMERGENCY STARTING
If the recoil starter is not working properly, the engine can be started with
the spare starter rope in the tool kit.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the recoil starter by removing the three 6 mm bolts.
3. Follow steps 1 through 4 of the normal engine starting procedure (see
pages 29 and 30).
4. Wind the spare rope clockwise around the pulley, and then pull it
straight out to start the engine.
Keep clear of moving parts.
5. Leave the recoil starter off and reinstall engine cover.
Exposed moving parts can cause in-
jury. Use extreme care when installing
outboard motor without the engine
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