Starting The Engine; Side-Mount Type - Honda Outboard Motor BF135A Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE

Side-Mount Type

EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
SWITCH CLIP
LANYARD
1. Put the emergency stop switch clip
in the emergency stop switch, and
attach the lanyard to your PFD
(Personal Flotation Device) or to
your wrist, as shown.
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.
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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