Installation; Mounting The Outboard Motor On Boat - TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION

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1. Mounting the outboard motor on
boat
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Gas assist type:
When taking outboad motor from pack-
age or removing outboad motor from the
boat, never release the lock lever. If the
lock lever is released, it will very easy for
the clamp bracket to spring up to the
tilting direction because it is not fixed.
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Before installing the outboard motor on
the boat, hang the outboard motor with
the hoist or equivalent device by attach-
ing the engine hanger to the outboard.
Use the hoist with allowable load is 250
kg (550 lbs) or above.
WARNING
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WARNING
Most boats are rated and certified in terms
of their maximum allowable horsepower,
as shown on the boat's certification plate.
Do not equip your boat with an outboard
motor that exceeds this limit. If in doubt,
contact your dealer.
Do not operate the outboard motor until it
has been securely mounted on the boat in
accordance with the instructions below.
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WARNING
Mounting the outboard motor without
following this manual can lead to unsafe
conditions such as poor maneuverabil-
ity, lack of control or fire.
Loose clamp screws and/or mounting
bolts can lead to the release or displace-
ment of the outboard motor, possibly
resulting in lost of control and/or serious
personal injury. Be sure that fasteners
are tightened to the specified torque (30
Nm (3.0 kgf) 13 ft-lb). Check the fasten-
ers for tightness from time to time.
Be sure to use outboard mounting fas-
teners included in the outboard motor
package or their equivalents in terms of
size, material, quality and strength.
Tighten fasteners to the specified torque
(30 Nm (3.0 kgf) 13 ft-lb). Test cruise to
c h e c k i f f a s t e n e r s a r e t i g h t e n e d
securely.
Outboard motor mounting must be per-
formed by trained service person(s)
using lift or hoist with sufficient capacity.
Outboard motor mounting must be per-
formed by trained service person(s) using
lift or hoist with sufficient capacity.