TOHATSU MFS 15, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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1.
Cooling water check port
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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.
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Engine speeds
Idling speed after warming up.
Remark: In case of cold engine starting,
idling speed is increased about 300 rpm
for several minutes.
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Propeller selection
Propeller must be selected that will allow
the engine to reach recommended rpm
when cruising at wide-open throttle.
Genuine propellers are listed on PROPEL-
LER TABLE of this manual.
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Before shifting into forward or reverse,
make sure that boat is properly moored
and outboard motor can be steered fully to
the right and left. Make sure that no swim-
mer(s) is ahead or astern of the boat.
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z
Attach other end of emergency stop
switch tether to the operator's clothing
or arm and keep it attached during
cruising.
z
Do not attach the tether to a part of
clothing that can be torn easily when
pulled.
z
Arrange the tether so that will not be
caught by any object when pulled.
z
Be careful not to pull the tether acciden-
tally during cruising. Unintentional stop
of engine can cause loss of control of
outboard motor. Rapid loss of engine
power can lead to falling down or caus-
ing passenger(s) to be thrown over-
board.
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Be sure to connect the emergency tethered
stop hook to your waist or clothing.
The engine will shut down when the switch
lock becomes disconnected from the
engine.
CAUTION
Clutch in (In gear) Clutch off (Out of gear)
900 rpm 950 rpm
Wide-open throttle rpm range
15 20
5000—6000 rpm 5400—6100 rpm
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5. Forward and reverse
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING