Honda Outboard Motors BF25A Owner's Manual page 39

6. STARTING THE ENGINE (TILLER HANDLE TYPE)
Electric Starter
(Electric starter Type)
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START BUTTON
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6. Press the start button and start the
engine. 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.
(NOTICEI Do not press the start but-
ton while the engine is running.
This can damage the starter motor
and flywheel.
CHOKE 'KNOB
7. If it was necessary
to
use the choke knob
to start
the
engine, slowly return it to its initial position. Turn the
throttle grip in the SLOW direction to a position where
the engine does not stall.
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