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Dinghy
- Honda Outboard Operating Instructions
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Starting the Outboard
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Push the fuel valve lever (starboard aft corner of the
outboard) aft to open.
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Pull out the choke switch (starboard forward corner of
the outboard).
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Open the air vent on the top of the fuel cap by turning
counterclockwise.
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Make sure the black U-shaped kill clip (with the red
lanyard) is clipped into the red shut-off knob (port
forward corner of the outboard).
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Turn the handle throttle ¼ turn counterclockwise.
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Pull the cord until it starts (you shouldn’t have to pull it
more than 5 times).
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There is no transmission--just throttle up to go forward
and throttle down to stop. If you want to go in reverse-
-just swivel the outboard around 180 degrees.
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Stopping the Outboard
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Shut the outboard off by pushing in the red shut-off
knob (where the kill clip is clipped in). Or just pull
the red lanyard until the clip pops off.
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To avoid prop damage, shut the outboard off and
raise it out of the water before you reach the shore.
Pull the outboard forward and out of the water until
it clicks and stays in place.
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To put the outboard shaft back in the water, release
the stainless-steel lever on the starboard side of the
shaft.
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Put the outboard back on the outboard mount on
the stern rail and tighten both braces.
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Push the fuel valve lever forward to close and close
the air vent on top of the fuel cap
