TOHATSU 2 Stroke Cylinder Series, Service Manual

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SECTION 2
2-36
1-/ 2-Cylinder
7. (9.9/15/18 HP Engines Only) Rotate the adjusting screw so that the
set distance is 0.45 - 0.47 in [11.5 -12 mm].
CAUTION
Make this adjustment only after placing the gear
shift lever in reverse.
8. Test gear shift lever operation in FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE.
9. Check that recoil starter is locked at positions other than
neutral (M, EF and EP models). Turn on main switch and
check that the starter motor (if so equipped) does not operate at
positions other than neutral (EF and EP types only.)
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
There are two types of carburetor adjustments. One applies to the
2.5/3.5 HP engines only. The remaining one and two cylinder
engines use a different carburetor adjustment procedure.
2.5A / 3.5A / 3.5B
NOTE
The 2.5A and 3.5A may on/y be adjusted in gear.
NOTE
Adjust idling speed after engine is warmed up.
Idling Adjustment
• Turn the slow ajusting screw one turn clockwise and start engine.
• Return the throttle lever to its close position and adjust the screw
until the correct speed is obtained. Turn the screw clockwise to
increase speed or counterclockwise to decrease speed.
Idling Speed ln Neutral ln Gear
2.5A / 3.5A / 3.5B Approx. 1200 RPM Approx. 1000 RPM
2.5A
2
/ 3.5A
2
/ 3.5B
2
Approx. 1300 RPM Approx. 1100 RPM
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