Shallow Water Running - TOHATSU MD 30B2 Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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1. Forward (F)
2. Neutral (N)
3. Reverse (R)
4. Shift
5. Throttle
6. Fully open
7. Fully close
8. Free accel lever
9. Control lever
10. Lock button
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Note
The control lever is inoperative unless the
free accel lever is in the fully closed position.
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CAUTION
 The engine must be at idling speed when
the Shift Lever is moved from Forward to
Reverse.
 Do not increase the engine speed
unnecessarily while reversing.
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10
N
2
8
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CAUTION
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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4. Shallow water running

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WARNING
During shallow water operation, be careful
not to place your hand between the swivel
bracket and the stern bracket.
Be sure to tilt the outboard motor down
slowly.
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Note
Slow down to trolling speed, and shift into
neutral before setting outboard motor to
shallow water drive position.