6. STARTING THE ENGINE
10. Set the emergency starter rope knot
in the notch in the flywheel and
wind the emergency starter rope
clockwise around the flywheel.
STARTER
ROPE
11. Pull the emergency starter rope
lightly until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly.
If the engine fails to start refer to
Troubleshooting page 92.
12.If it was necessary to use the manu-
al choke knob to start the engine,
slowly return it to its initial
position.
13.Slowly return the throttle grip to
the SLOW position or the
choke/fast idle lever to the lowest
position to where the engine does
not stall.
parts can causeSinjury. Use extreme care when installing the engine cover. Do not oper- ate the outboard motor without the engine cover. 14.Leave the flywheel cover off and
install the engine cover. Lock the
engine cover latches. Attach the
emergency stop switch lanyard
securely to the operator and return to
the closest boat landing. Contact your
closest authorized Honda Marine
dealer and have the outboard motor
and the electrical system checked.