TOHATSU MFS 15, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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Note
Do not increase engine speed unnecessarily
in reverse.
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MF/EF and EFT type
1. Shift lever
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Severe damage, and personal injury, may
occur if shifting at high engine speed.
Engine must be in the slow idle position
before shifting is attempted.
Forward
Turn the throttle grip to reduce engine
speed. When the engine reaches trolling
(or idling) speed, quickly pull the shift lever
to the Forward position.
Reverse
Reduce engine speed, when the engine
reaches trolling (or idling) speed, quickly
push the shift lever to the Reverse posi-
tion.
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Before shifting, make sure that no swim-
mer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or astern of
the boat.
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Be sure to warm up engine well before
starting cruise. Operating cold engine may
cause damage to your motor.
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Note
Idle speed may be higher during warming
up of engine. If shifted to Forward or
Reverse during warming up, it may be diffi-
cult to shift back to neutral. In such case,
stop engine, shift to neutral, and restart
engine to warm up.
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Note
Frequent shifting to forward or reverse can
accelerate wear or degradation of parts. In
such case, replace gear oil earlier than the
period specified.
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EP, EPT type
1. Forward (F)
WARNING
WARNING
1
R
N
F
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CAUTION
9
10
F
1
5
5
4
4
N
2
7
7
R
3
8
6
6
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