Honda HP500H Manuel De L'utilisateur page 13

Recoil starter
Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the engine for
starting.
Shift lever
Forward and reverse speeds can be selecting by shifting this lever; it
will alow remain in any designated position. Set the lever in NEUTRAL
position when power carrier is not used.
REVERSE
10
NEUTRAL
STARTER GRIP
FORWARD
SHIFT LEVER
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE