TOHATSU MFS 5C LPG, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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1. Flywheel
5. Tie a loop in the another end of the
emergency starter rope and attach
socket wrench that is included in the
tool kit.
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Be sure to keep the harness away from the
rotation parts.
6. Be sure to install the stop switch lock
to the stop switch, and attach the
stop switch lanyard securely to the
operator or to the operator's PFD
(Personal Flotation Device.)
7. Set the control lever in the Neutral
position.
8. Pull the starter handle slowly until you
feel engagement, keep pulling till you
feel less resistance. Then pull it
quickly.
9. After engine starts, do not reinstall
flywheel cover and top cowl.
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Be sure to check that cooling water is com-
ing out of the cooling water check port dur-
ing warm up.
Warm the engine at low engine speeds
for about
3 minutes : above 41°F (5°C)
5 minutes at 2000 min
-1
(rpm) : below
41°F (5°C)
This allows the lubricating oil to circulate
to all parts of the engine. Operating the
engine without warm up shortens the
engine's life.
1. Cooling water check port
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Engine speeds
Idling speed after warming up.
Remark: In case of cold engine starting,
idling speed is increased about 400 min
-1
(rpm) for several minutes.
CAUTION
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3. Warming up the engine
CAUTION
Clutch in (In gear) Clutch off (Out of gear)
1100 min
-1
(rpm) 1300 min
-1
(rpm)
1
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