TOHATSU MFS 15, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
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Be sure to use EPA approved tank and EPA
approved primer bulb/hose assembly as a
set. Confirm shapes of EPA approved tank
and regular tank.
1. Except for U.S. model (regular tank)
2. For U.S. and Canada model (EPA approved tank)
ENOM00037-0
Use only high quality 4-stroke engine oil to
insure performance and prolonged engine
life.
Use NMMA FC-W certified 4-stroke engine
oil below.
10W-30: is recommended for use in all
temperature.
25W-40: may be used at temperatures
above 4°C (40°F).
You can also use oils that carry the API rat-
ing of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or SM. Select
the appropriate viscosity, based on atmo-
spheric temperature, from the chart below.
ENOW00022-0
The engine oil is drained for shipping from
the factory. Be sure to fill the engine to the
proper level before starting engine. (To
properly fill the engine with oil follow the
instructions in section 10 of this manual)
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Note
Use of engine oils that do not meet these
requirements will result in reduced engine
life, and other engine problems.
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For U.S.A. market only
High altitude:
When engine operates at high altitude
engine may need to have a high altitude kit
installed. Otherwise, operating the engine
at high altitude may increase its emissions
and decrease fuel efficiency and perfor-
mance. Please see “LIMITED WARRANTY
INFORMATION” for more detail.
CAUTION
5. Recommended engine oil
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1 2
CAUTION
6. Altitude adjustment kit
requirement
20W−40, 20W−50
15W−40, 15W−50
10W−40, 10W−50
10W−30
˚C
˚F
40
96 30
86 20
68 10
50 0
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-10
14
-20
-4
-30
-22
ENOF00025-0