2002 Honda BF25A BF30A Outboards Owner's Manual, Page 33Get this manual
BEFORE OPERATION ARE YOU READYTO GET UNDER WAY ?
Your safety is your responsibilityA little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury
Always wear PFD (Personal Flotation Device) while on the boatAttach the emergency stop switch lanyard securely to your PFD or to your wristImproperly maintaining this outboard motor, or failing tocorrect problem before operation, could cause malfunction in which you couldbe seriously injuredAlways perform preoperation inspection before each operation, and correct any problemBefore beginning your preoperation checks, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position