Honda BF9.9A-BF15A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 121Get this manual
HONDA MECHANICAL TYPE NEUTRAL START SYSTEM
When the shift lever is not in the neutral position, the recoil starter will not rotate, and the engine cannot be startedStarter motor type: The starter switch can be operated only when the shift lever is in the neutral positionCONSTRUCTION The shift lever is connected via link rod to the shift linkOne end of the neutral starting cable connected to the shift link arm; another to the stopper arm on the recoil starterWhen the shift lever in forward or reverse, the shift link cam moves along the circumference, pulls the starting cable to activate the stopper arm and reel stopper, and prevents engagement of the starter reel cable
STARTING
STARTER GRIP
SHIFT LEVER
191 STARTER MOTOR SWITCH
(Starter motor type only) OPERATION