Honda BF9.9A Owner's Manual page 19

Starting
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide which can cause
unconsciousness and may lead to death. Never run the outboard in a
closed garage or confined area.
The anti-ventilation plate must be lowered into the water and be at
least 2 inches below the surface. Running the outboard motor out of
the water will damage the water pump and overheat the engine.
1. Engage the emergency stop switch clip located at one end of the
emergency stop switch lanyard with the engine stop switch. Attach
the other end of the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to the
operator.
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
r;frly attach the lanyard before starting the motor.
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The engine will not start unless the emergency stop switch clip is
engaged with the engine stop switch.
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A spare emergency stop switch
ENGINE STOP
clip is provided in the tool bag.
fPWAREEIE$GENCY STOP
2. Put the gearshift lever in NEUTRAL.
NEUTRAL
EMERGENCY STOP
SWlTCH LANYARD
EARSHIFT LEVER
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