Honda BF40A Owner's Manual page 42

OPERATION
The engine will not start or run,
unless the clip is in the switch.
The emergency stop switch clip
and lanyard system is a safety
device that will stop the engine if
you fall away from the controls
while operating the boat.
Always attach the lanyard to your
PFD, or to your wrist, before
starting the engine.
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N (neutral)
CONTROL
LEVER
2. Set the control lever in the N
(neutral) position.
The engine will not start if the F
(forward) or R (reverse) gears are
engaged.
FAST IDLE
FAST IDLE LEVER
3. To start a cold engine, leave the
fast idle lever in the START (fully
lowered) position.
To restart a warm engine, raise the
fast idle lever.
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.
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