Honda Marine BF40A Owner's Manual page 47

5. STARTING THE ENGINE (REMOTE CONTROL TYPE)
XIMUM FAST
3. When the engine is cold or the
ambient temperature is low, lift the
choke/fast idle lever up fully. This
will provide a rich fuel mixture.
When the engine is warm, it may be
necessary to raise the choke/fast idle
lever slightly. Hold it in this position.
The choke/fast idle lever will not move
unless the control lever is in the N
(neutral) position.
ON
4. Holding the choke/fast idle lever in
position, turn the ignition key to the
START position and release the key
when the engine starts. The starter
motor consumes a large amount of
current. Do not run it continuously
for more than 5 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds wait at least 10 seconds
before using the starter motor again.
CHOKJUFAST
IDLE LEVER
-1 Do not turn the ignition key
to the start position while the engine is
running. This can damage the starter
motor andjlywheel.
5. After starting the engine, return the
lever slowly to the position where the
engine does not stall and hold the
lever in this position.
The control lever will not move unless
the choke/fast idle lever is returned to
the lowest position.
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