Exposed moving parts can
cause injury. Use extreme care
when installing the engine
cover. Do not operate the
outboard motor without the
engine cover.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
The propeller must be lowered into
the water, running the outboard
motor out of the water will damage
the water pump and overheat the
engine.
(H type)
(R1 type)
ENGINE SWITCH KEY
ENGINE
SWITCH KEY
ON
ENGINE
SWITCH KEY
ON
(R2, R3 types)
O
N
Turn the engine switch key to the
ON position.
Pull the emergency starter rope
lightly until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly.
If the engine fails to start refer to
Troubleshooting page .
Leave the AC generator cover off
and install the engine cover. Lock
the engine cover fixing levers.
Attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator
and return to the closest boat
landing. Contact your closest
authorized Honda outboard motor
dealer and have the outboard
motor and the electrical system
checked.
10.
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