Honda Outboard Motor BF9.9A/15A Owner's Manual page 95

5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Neutral release lever
The neutral release lever is on the re-
mote control lever to prevent an acci-
dental gear engagement.
The remote control lever will not engage
forward or reverse gear unless the neu-
tral release lever is pulled up.
RELEASE
LEVER
Ignition switch
The remote control box is equipped with
a key type ignition switch.
Key positions:
START
To activate the starter motor and
start the engine. The remote con-
trol lever must be in the neutral po-
sition.
ON
To run the engine after starting.
The battery will discharge if the key
is left in this position with the en-
gine not running.
OFF
To stop the engine (IGNITION
OFF).
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