TOHATSU MFS 15E Series, Owner'S Manual

Page: 35 / 356

ENGINE OPERATION
33
7
1. Pull
2. Insert
4. Squeeze primer bulb until it becomes
stiff to feed fuel to vapor separator
Direct arrow mark upward when prim-
ing.
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.
ENOM00045-F
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.
And be sure to remove the propeller, when
starting the engine in the test tank. (See
page 65)
Run the engine only at idling.
1. Test tank
2. Water
3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
ENOW00036-0
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.
ENOW00032-A
Do not hold turning starter motor more
than 5 seconds, or the battery may be con-
sumed, potentially making the engine start-
i n g i m p o s s i b l e a n d / o r d a m a g i n g t h e
starter.
If cranking over 5 seconds fails to start
engine, return main switch to “ON”, and
crank engine again after 10 seconds or
more.
D o n o t t r y t o c r a n k a f t e r e n g i n e h a s
started.
This model is provided with start in gear
protection.
2. Starting the engine
CAUTION
1
2
ENOF00861-A
1
2
ENOF00862-0
CAUTION
CAUTION
1
3
2
ENOF00863-0
0)6(B(85B(1B1ERRN࣮࣌ࢪ㸰㸮㸯㸴ᖺ㸯㸯᭶㸯㸶᪥ࠉ㔠᭙᪥ࠉ༗๓㸯㸮᫬㸯㸴ศ