TOHATSU BFT 2000A, Owner'S Manual

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INSTALLATION
Location
Install the outboard motor at the
stern, at the center line of the boat.
Installation Height
Make sure that the boat transom
height is correct for the outboard
motor. Incorrect installation height
will reduce performance.
The outboard motor should be
installed so that the anticavitation
plate is 0
– 25 mm (0 – 1.0 in) upper
the bottom of the boat. The correct
dimensions differ according to the
type of the boats and the figuration of
the bottom of the boats. Follow the
manufacture’s recommended
installation height.
• The water level must be at least
100 mm (4 in) above the
anticavitation plate, otherwise
the water pump may not receive
sufficient cooling water, and the
engine will overheat.
• Adverse effect to the engine can
occur if the installation position
of the outboard motor is too low.
Trim/tilt down the outboard
motor with the boat fully loaded
and stop the engine. Check that
the idle port is 150 mm (5.9 in) or
more above the water level.
CENTER LINE
0 – 25 mm
(0 – 1.0 in)
TRANSOM HEIGHT
BOAT TRANSOM HEIGHT
FULLY TRIM/TILT DOWN
150 mm (5.9 in)
or more
WATER LEVEL
IDLE PORT