Honda Marine BF40A Owner's Manual page 50

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
FLYWHEEL
8. Set the emergency starter rope knot
in the notch in the flywheel and
wind the emergency starter rope
counterclockwise around the fly-
wheel.
9. Pull the emergency starter rope
lightly until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly.
If the engine fails to start refer to
Troubleshooting page 98.
10.If it was necessary to use the manu-
al choke knob to start the engine,
slowly return it to its initial
position.
11 .Slowly return the throttle grip to
the SLOW position or the
choke/fast idle lever to the lowest
position to where the engine does
not stall..
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Exposed moving
parts can causeinjury. Use
extreme care when installing
the engine cover. Do not oper-
ate the outboard motor without
the engine cover.
12.Leave the flywheel cover off and
install the engine cover. Lock the
engine cover latches. Attach the
emergency stop switch lanyard
;
securely to the operator and return
to the closest boat landing. Contact
your closest authorized Honda ;
Marine dealer and have the out-
board motor and the electrical sys-
tem checked.
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