ORIGINAL: SaviCatses
I just ignore it
My engine starts backwards just about every time, I just begin setting my idle with the trim tab. When the engine slows down enough, it coughs and changes direction on it's own, then I finish setting the idle.
Start it by turning it clockwise instead of counterclock wise if you have that problem (don't try to use an electric starter).
This is how we do here in Sweden anyway if that happens.