TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual page 21

ENOM00025-0
Position ... Above keel line
Set engine at center of boat.
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1. Center of boat
2. Boat transom
ENOM00026-0
Transom matching
Be sure that the anti ventilation plate of the
outboard motor is 10–30 mm (0.4–1.2 in)
below the bottom of hull.
If the above condition cannot be met due
to the shape of the bottom of your boat,
please consult your authorized dealer.
1. Bottom of hull
2. Anti ventilation plate
ENOW00007-0
CAUTION
Before beginning the running test, check
that the boat with maximum capacity
loading floats on the water in a proper
attitude. Check the position of water
surface on the driveshaft housing. If the
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ENOF01141-0
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10−30 mm
(0.4−1.2 in)
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ENOF00015-A
water surface is near the bottom cowl-
ing, in high waves, water may enter the
engine cylinders.
Incorrect outboard
height or existence of underwater
object(s), such as hull bottom design,
bottom surface conditions or underwa-
ter accessories, can cause water spray
possibly reaching the engine through an
opening of the bottom cowling during
cruising. Exposing the engine to such
conditions for extended periods can
lead to severe engine damage.
ENOM00830-B
Mounting bolts
1. To attach the outboard motor to the
boat, use the bolts to secure the out-
board motor brackets on transom
board.
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2
1. Bolt (12 × 105)
2. Washer (small diameter)
3. Nut
4. Washer (large diameter)
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INSTALLATION
motor mounting
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3
ENOF00017-A
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