Honda Marine BF8D Owner's Manual page 55

FAST IDLE
FAST IDLE
RANGE
FAST IDLE LEVER
3. To start a cold engine, leave the
fast idle lever in the OFF (fully
lowered) position.
To restart a warm engine, raise the
fast idle lever.
The fast idle lever cannot be raised
unless the control lever is in the N
(neutral) position.
The control lever cannot be moved
away from the N (neutral) position
unless the fast idle lever is lowered.
LOWEST
POSITION
IGNITION SWITCH KEY
4. Turn the ignition switch key to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts.
When the engine starts, release the
key, allowing it to return to the ON
position.
If the engine fails to start within 5
seconds, release the key and wait
at least 10 seconds before
operating the starter again.
ON
START
OFF
OPERATION
Using the electric starter f or more
than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can
damage it.
Turning the ignition switch key to
the START position while the
engine is running can damage the
starter motor and f lywheel.
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