TOHATSU BFT 115A Owner's Manual page 55

STARTING THE ENGINE
NEUTRAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
LEVER
(R2 type)
2. Set the remote control lever in the
NEUTRAL position.
The engine does not start unless the
remote control lever is set in the
NEUTRAL position.
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NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
LEVER
(R3 type)
ENGINE
SWITCH KEY
NEUTRAL
3. Turn the engine switch key to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts.
When the engine starts, release the
key, allowing it to return to the ON
position.
• The starter motor consumes a
large amount of current. Do not
therefore 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 running the starter motor
again.
• Do not turn the engine switch key
to the START position while the
engine is running.
START
ON
ON
START