Honda BF40D Owner's Manual page 52

OPERATION
5. Set the controls the same as for
normal starting (see pages
44 46 , − 47 ).
Turn the ignition switch key to the
ON position.
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−
43
EMERGENCY
STARTER ROPE
6. Set the alternator pulley so the
cutouts are on the right and left
sides of the alternator pulley as
shown. Hook the knot at the end of
the starter rope (accessory) against
a cutout in the alternator pulley,
and wind the starter rope one and
half turns counterclockwise along
the groove in the alternator pulley.
Direction to pull
KNOT
ALTERNATOR
PULLEY
7. Pull the emergency starter rope
slowly until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly.
Keep away from moving parts
while pulling the rope.
If necessary, rewind the rope and
pull again. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, refer to
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
from p.
EMERGENCY STARTER ROPE
95 .