TOHATSU MFS 6BZ, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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Idle speed may be higher during warming up
of engine. If shifted to Forward or Reverse
during warming up, it may be difficult 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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Do not increase engine speed unnecessarily
when the shift is in neutral and reverse, or
engine damage may occur.
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Tiller handle type
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Do not force to shift when the throttle grip
is not in the fully closed position, otherwise,
steering system and/or shifting mechanism
may be damaged.
1. Shift lever
Forward
1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce
engine speed.
2. When the engine reaches trolling (or
idling) speed, quickly pull the shift
lever to the Forward position.
Reverse
1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce
engine speed.
2. When the engine reaches trolling (or
idling) speed, quickly pull the shift
lever to the Reverse position.
Acceleration
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Sudden acceleration and deceleration may
cause passenger(s) to be thrown overboard
or falling down.
Open throttle grip or control lever grad-
ually.
1. Throttle grip
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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N
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WARNING
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