TOHATSU M 2.5A2, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
4. Stopping
1
Reduce the engine speed to idling
rpm, and release the lock of the
stop switch or push the stop switch
until the engine stops completely.
Lock plate
2
Close the fuel cock and air vent
screw on the fuel tank cap.
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Avoid serious injury or death from a
gasoline fire or explosion.
Ensure that is
2
.
Notes
• After stopping the engine, close the
air vent screw on the tank cap.
• Close the fuel cock. (Integral fuel
tank)
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• This stop switch is provided for the
safety of the driver. If the lock is
released from the stop switch, the
engine will stop. The engine will not
start if the lock is in released
condition. The emergency stop line
should be connected to the driver’s
wrist, so that the engine will shut
down if the emergency stop line is
disconnected from the switch in the
event of an accident such as the
driver being thrown overboard or the
boat capsizing.
• Be careful not to entangle the
emergency stop line when operating
the handle or while running in reverse.
If the lock is released when running at
high speed, the engine and the boat
will stop suddenly. This is dangerous
and may cause injury to the driver
and passengers.
• The stop switch should be installed
only by your dealer.
• Confirm that the stop switch works
properly every the before boating.
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