Honda BF8A - Controls; Engine Stop Switch; Choke Knob

CONTROLS & FEATURES
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CONTROLS
Engine Stop Switch
The engine stop switch has controls
for normal engine stopping and
emergency engine stopping.
NE STOP BUITON
In normal operation, press the en-
gine stop button to stop the engine.
A clip and lanyard system stops the
engine automatically if the operator
falls away from the controls.
CLIP
The switch clip must be inserted in the engine stop switch in order for the
engine to start and run. The other end of the lanyard attaches to the operator’s
wrist. If the operator falls away from the controls, the lanyard pulls the clip out
of the switch.
Always attach the lanyard to your wrist before operating the outboard motor.
A spare switch clip is supplied with the tool kit.
Choke Knob
Thechokeknobopensandcloses
the choke valve in the carburetor.
The CLOSED position enriches the
fuel mixture for starting.
The OPEN position provides the
correct fuel mixture for operation
after starting, and for restarting a
warm engine.
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