Honda Outboard Motor BF130A Owner's Manual page 42

OPERATION
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.
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FAST IDLE RANGE
3. Leave the fast idle lever in the
OFF (fully lowered) position.
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