TOHATSU M 6B, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
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Your new outboard motor and lower unit
require break-in for the moving compo-
n e n t s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e c o n d i t i o n s
described in the following time table.
Please refer to ENGINE OPERATION sec-
tion (See page 29) to learn how to cor-
rectly start and operate the outboard
motor.
ENOW00024-A
Do not operate the outboard motor in
closed area or area with no forced ventila-
tion.
Exhaust gas emitted by this outboard
motor contains carbon monoxide that will
cause death if inhaled continuously. Inhal-
ing the gas initially causes symptoms such
as feeling of sickness, drowsiness and
headache.
During operation of the outboard motor:
z
Keep peripheral area well ventilated.
z
Always attempt to stay on the windward
side of emission.
ENOW00023-0
Operating the outboard motor without
break-in can shorten service life of the
product.
If any abnormality is experienced during
the break-in:
z
Discontinue the operation immediately.
z
Have the dealer check the product and
take proper action(s) if necessary.
ENOM01004-0
Fuel mixing ratio for break-in
Gasoline 25: Genuine Engine Oil 1
25:1 when using genuine engine oil or the
recommended one (TCW3).
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Note
Proper break-in allows outboard motor to
deliver it full performance for longer service
life.
4. Break-In
WARNING
CAUTION
1–10 min 10 min – 2 hrs 2–3 hrs 3–10 hrs After 10 hrs
Throttle Position Idle
Less than 1/2
throttle
Less than 3/4
throttle
3/4 throttle
Full throttle
available
Speed
Approx. 3000
rpm max
Full throttle run
allowed for 1
min every 10 min
Approx. 4000
rpm. Full throttle
run allowed for 2
min every 10 min