TOHATSU M 40D2, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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The engine oil is drained for shipping from
the factory. Be sure to fill the engine oil to
the proper level before starting engine. (Fol-
low the instruction. See page 66)
1. Genuine of recommended engine oil
2.
Filler lid
3. Oil tank cap
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Be sure to mix the engine oil with gasoline
(Follow the instruction. See page 33)
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When the engine is new or have been left
without operation for a long time, or just
after the engine is overhauled, be sure to
execute the following operation for
forcedly feeding the engine oil to the oil
line before starting the engine.
a. Disconnect the link rod by turning the
rod snap (1) interlocking with the oil
pump as shown in the figure.
b. Make sure that the oil pump control
lever (2) is set at open side position (3).
c. Idle the engine for more than 30 min-
utes.
d. Reset the link rod (4) to the advancer
arm (5).
Before starting
CAUTION
CAUTION
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1. Engine oil feeding
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4
5
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