TOHATSU MFS 15, 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 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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Before starting engine for the first time
after reassembling engine or off-season
storage, disconnect stop switch lock and
pull the starter handle completely out
approximately 10 times in order to prime
the oil pump.
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Consult an authorized dealer for details on
handling gasoline, if necessary.
Gasoline and its vapors are very flammable
and can be explosive.
When carrying a fuel tank containing gaso-
line:
z Close the fuel tank cap and air vent
screw of fuel tank cap, or gasoline vapor
will be emitted through the air vent
screw, creating a fire hazard.
z Do not smoke.
When or before refueling:
z Stop the engine, and do not start the
engine during refueling.
z
Do not smoke.
z
Be careful not to overfill fuel tank. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline immediately.
When or before cleaning the gasoline tank:
z
Dismount fuel tank from the boat.
z
Place the fuel tank away from every
source of ignition, such as sparks or
open flames.
z
Do the work outdoors or in a well venti-
lated area.
z
Wipe off gasoline well immediately if
spilt.
After cleaning gasoline tank:
z
Wipe off gasoline well immediately if
spilt.
z
If the fuel tank is disassembled for
cleaning, reassemble carefully. Imper-
fect assembly may cause a fuel leak,
possibly leading to fire or explosion.
z
Dispose aged or contaminated gasoline
in accordance with local regulations.
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When opening fuel tank cap, be sure to fol-
low the procedure described below. Fuel
could blast out through the fuel tank cap in
case the cap is loosened by using another
procedure when internal pressure of fuel
tank is raised by heat from sources such as
engine or sun light.
Except for USA and Canada
model
1. Full open the air vent screw on the tank
cap and release internal pressure.
Before starting
CAUTION
CAUTION
1. Filling the fuel
DANGER
WARNING