TOHATSU MFS 8A3, Owner'S Manual

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Your new outboard motor and lower
unit require break-in for the moving
c o m p o n e n t s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e
conditions described in the following
time table.
1-10min 10min-2hrs 2-3hrs 3-10hrs After 10hrs
Throttle Position Idle
Less than 1/2
throttle
Less than 3/4
throttle
3/4 throttle
Full throttle
available
Speed
Approx.
3,000 rpm max
Full throttle run
allowed for 1 min
every 10 min
Approx.
4,000 rpm.
Full throttle run
allowed for 2 min
every 10 min
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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
2. Break-in
Note
Proper break-in allows outboard
motor to deliver it full performance for
longer service life.
Operating the outboard motor without
break-in can shorten service life of the
product.
If any abnormality is experienced
during the break-in:
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Discontinue the operation
immediately.
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Have the dealer check the product
and take proper action(s) if
necessary.
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Do not operate the outboard motor
in closed area or area with no forced
ventilation.
Exhaust gas emitted by this outboard
motor contains carbon monoxide that
will cause death if inhaled continuously.
Inhaling the gas initially causes
symptoms such as feeling of sickness,
drowsiness and headache.
During operation of the outboard motor:
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Keep peripheral area well ventilated.
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Always attempt to stay on the
windward side of emission.
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