Honda Outboard Motor BF115A Owner's Manual page 54

5. STARTING THE ENGINE (SIDE-MOUNT TYPE)
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3. Put the fast idle lever is in the lowest
position.
The control lever will not move unless
the fast idle lever is returned to the
lowest position.
ON
4. Turn the ignition switch key to the
START position, and release the key
when the engine starts.
The starter motor consumes a large
amount of current. Do not run it
continuously for more than 5 seconds
at a time.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds, wait at least 10 seconds
before using the starter motor again.
[NOTICE]
Do not turn the ignition switch key to the
start position while the engine is running.
This can damage the starter motor and
jlywheel.
MAXIMUM FAST
5. If the outside temperature is above
4 I "F (SC), run the engine for 2 or 3
minutes before starting out.
If the outside temperature is below
4 1 OF (5°C). raise the fast idle lever to
achieve approximately 2,000 rpm.
Run the engine for at least IO minutes
at 2,000 rpm before starting out.
Failure to completely warm up the
engine will result in poor engine
performance.
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