Throttle grip, Throttle friction knob, Gearshift lever – HONDA BF5A User Manual
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Throttle Grip
Throttle Friction Knob
Gearshift Lever
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
INDEX MARK
T
T
O
O
D
D
E
E
C
C
R
R
E
E
A
A
S
S
E
E
F
F
R
R
I
I
C
C
T
T
I
I
O
O
N
N
T
T
O
O
I
I
N
N
C
C
R
R
E
E
A
A
S
S
E
E
F
F
R
R
I
I
C
C
T
T
I
I
O
O
N
N
THROTTLE GRIP
THROTTLE
FRICTION KNOB
R (reverse) N (neutral)
F (forward)
GEARSHIFT LEVER
The gearshift lever is used to select F
(forward), N (neutral), or R (reverse)
gears.
The throttle grip controls engine
speed.
The engine can be started with the
gearshift lever in the N (neutral)
position only.
The throttle friction knob adjusts
resistance to throttle grip rotation.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase
friction for holding a throttle setting
while cruising.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to
decrease friction for easy throttle grip
rotation.
If the gearshift lever is in the F
(forward) or R (reverse) position, the
recoil starter will not operate.
An index mark on the tiller handle
shows throttle position and is helpful
for setting the throttle correctly when
starting (p.
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