TOHATSU M 6B, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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1. Pull
2. Insert
4. Squeeze primer bulb until it becomes
stiff to feed fuel to carburetor. Direct
arrow mark upward when priming.
1. Engine side
2. Fuel tank side
Do not squeeze primer bulb with engine
running or when the outboard motor is
tilted up. Otherwise, fuel could overflow.
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ENOW00036-A
When the engine is started in the test tank,
to avoid over heating and water pump
damage, be sure the water level is at least
10 cm (4 in.) above the anti ventilation
plate.
Run the engine only at idling.
And be sure to remove the propeller, when
starting the engine in the test tank. (See
page 54)
1. Test tank
2. Water
3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
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Be sure to stop engine immediately if cool-
ing water check port is not discharging
water, and check if cooling water intake is
blocked. Operating engine could lead to
overheating potentially leading to engine
damage. Consult an authorized dealer if
the cause cannot be found.
This model is provided with start in gear
protection.
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Note
Start-in-gear protection prevents engine
from starting at other than neutral shift. In-
gear starting of engine will move the boat
immediately, potentially leading to falling
down or causing passenger(s) to be thrown
overboard.
2. Starting the engine
CAUTION
1
2
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1
2
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CAUTION
1
3
2
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