Honda Marine BF40A, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
IGNITION SWITCH KEY
ON
START
OFF
FAST IDLE LEVER
Using the electric starter f or more
than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can
damage it.
Turning the ignition switch key to
the START position while the
engine is running can damage the
starter motor and f lywheel.
When the engine starts, release the
key, allowing it to return to the ON
position.
If the engine fails to start within 5
seconds, release the key and wait
at least 10 seconds before
operating the starter again.
If the fast idle lever was used to
start the engine, gradually lower
the lever as the engine warms up.
When the fast idle lever is fully
lowered, the control lever can be
moved away from the N (neutral)
position.
To start a cold engine, leave the
fast idle lever in the START (fully
lowered) position. 4. 5.
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