Honda Outboard Motor BF9.9A/15A Owner's Manual page 100

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
2. Move the control lever to the N
(neutral) position.
The engine will not start unless the
control lever is in the N (neutral)
position.
3. When the engine is cold and/or the
ambient temperature is low, lift and
hold the choke/fast idle lever up
fully. This will provide a rich fuel
mixture and the correct fast idle.
When the engine is warm, it may be
necessary to raise the choke/fast
idle lever slightly. Hold it in this po-
sition.
The choke/fast idle lever will not
move unless the control lever is in
the N (neutral) position.
4. While holding the choke/fast idle
lever in the up position, turn ,the
ignition 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.
N
(neytral)
MAXIMUM'FAST
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
ON
KEY
Do not turn the ignition key to the start position while the engine is run-
ning. This can damage the starter motor and flywheel.
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