Starting The Engine; Side-Mount Type - Honda Outboard Motor BF200A Owner's Manual

OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
Side-Mount Type
EMERGENCY
STOP ?WITCH
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.
N (neutral)
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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