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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MFS
6A3Z
8A3
9.8A3
Original instructions
OB No.003-11113-0

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  • Page 1 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 1 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 OWNER’S MANUAL 6A3Z 9.8A3 Original instructions OB No.003-11113-0...
  • Page 2 INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Copyright © 2015 Tohatsu Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from or by any means without the express written permission of Tohatsu Corporation.
  • Page 3 ENOM00006-A To You, Our Customer Thank you for selecting a TOHATSU outboard motor. You are now the proud owner of an excellent outboard motor that will service you for many years to come. This manual should be read in its entirety and the inspection and maintenance procedures described later in this manual should be followed carefully.

  • Page 4: Serial Number

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 4 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENOM00005-A Serial Number In the space below, please record the outboard motor's serial number (indicated both on the bottom cowl and on the cylinder block). The serial number will be needed when order- ing parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries. Serial Number: ENOF01401-0 ENOF01400-0...
  • Page 5 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 5 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENOM00007-0 NOTICE: DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION/Note Before installing, operating or otherwise handling your outboard motor, be sure to thor- oughly read and understand this Owner's Manual and carefully follow all of the instruc- tions. Of particular importance is information preceded by the words “DANGER,” “WARNING,”...
  • Page 6 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 6 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 7 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 CONTENTS 1. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ....... 10 2.
  • Page 8 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 8 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 12. TOOL KIT AND SPARE PARTS ........83 13.
  • Page 9 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 9 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INDEX 1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 2. SPECIFICATIONS 3. PARTS NAME 4. LABEL LOCATIONS 5. INSTALLATION 6. PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS 7. ENGINE OPERATION 8. REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR 9. ADJUSTMENT 10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 12.

  • Page 10: General Safety Information

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 10 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ENOM00009-0 SAFE OPERATION OF BOAT As the operator/driver of the boat, you are responsible for the safety of those aboard and those in other boat around yours, and for following local boating regulations. You should be thoroughly knowledgeable on how to correctly operate the boat, outboard motor, and accessories.
  • Page 11 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 11 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ENOM00010-0 SERVICING, REPLACEMENT PARTS & LUBRICANTS We recommend that only an authorized service shop perform service or maintenance on this outboard motor. Be sure to use genuine parts, genuine lubricants, or recommended lubricants. ENOM00011-A MAINTENANCE As the owner of this outboard motor, you should be acquainted with correct maintenance...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 12 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 SPECIFICATIONS ENOM00810-A MODEL FEATURE Model F6A3 F8A3 F9.8A3 Type            Transom              heights  ...
  • Page 13 Operator Sound Pressure 77.2 (ICOMIA 39/94) dB (A) Hand Vibration Level — (ICOMIA 38/94) m/sec2 Remark: Specifications subject to change without notice. *1 With propeller, with battery cable. Tohatsu outboard is power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).
  • Page 14 Operator Sound Pressure 77.2 (ICOMIA 39/94) dB (A) Hand Vibration Level — (ICOMIA 38/94) m/sec2 Remark: Specifications subject to change without notice. *1 With propeller, with battery cable. Tohatsu outboard is power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).
  • Page 15 Operator Sound Pressure 77.2 (ICOMIA 39/94) dB (A) Hand Vibration Level — (ICOMIA 38/94) m/sec2 Remark: Specifications subject to change without notice. *1 With propeller, with battery cable. Tohatsu outboard is power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).

  • Page 16: Parts Name

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 16 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PARTS NAME ENOM00820-0 MF, EF, EP ENOF01402-0 Tilt Handle Splash Plate Stop Switch *1 Top Cowl Thrust Rod Stop Switch Lanyard Bottom Cowl Clamp Bracket Choke Konob Cooling Water Check Port Clamp Screw Fuel Connector Oil Drain Plug Tiller Handle *1 Starter Switch *2 Water Plug...
  • Page 17 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 17 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PARTS NAME ENOM00020-0 EFT, EPT ENOF01403-0 Tilt Handle Splash Plate Stop Switch *1 Top Cowl Tlim Lock Pin Stop Switch Lanyard Bottom Cowl Clamp Bracket Choke Konob Cooling Water Check Port Clamp Screw Fuel Connector Oil Drain Plug Tiller Handle *1 Starter Switch Water Plug...
  • Page 18 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 18 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PARTS NAME ENOM00822-0 Remote control box & Fuel tank ENOF01404-0 Control Lever Fuel gauge Neutral lock arm Air vent screw PTT switch Fuel tank cap Free throttle lever Fuel connector (Engine side) Main switch Primer bulb Stop switch Fuel connector (Fuel tank side) Stop switch lock...

  • Page 19: Label Locations

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 19 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 LABEL LOCATIONS ENOM00019-A Warning label locations 3, 4 ENOF01405-0...
  • Page 20 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 20 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 LABEL LOCATIONS Warning label regarding owner’s man- Warning label regarding position of ual, top cowl, engine stop switch, outboard motor when setting down. engine oil level and unleaded gasoline. ENOF00006-0 Warning label regarding emergency starting (See page 39). ENOF00128-0 Warning label regarding rotating parts, electrical shock and high temperature.
  • Page 21 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 21 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 LABEL LOCATIONS Warning regarding gasoline (See page 29). ENOF00005-S Warning regarding gasoline (See page 29). ENOF00005-L...
  • Page 22 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 22 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 LABEL LOCATIONS ENOM00019-B CE label locations r o t 4) 5) l a i ENOF01406-0 1. Model code(Model name) 2. Rated power 3. Dry mass weight( Without propeller, with battery cable) 4. Product year 5. Serial No. 6.

  • Page 23: Installation

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 23 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSTALLATION Keep the outboard motor in a vertical posi- ENOM00024-B 1. Mounting the outboard motor on tion when mounting. boat ENOW00006-0 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.
  • Page 24 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 24 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSTALLATION ENON00002-0 Note A rope is not included in the standard accessories. 5−25 mm (0.2−1 in) ENOF01408-0 1. Bottom of hull 2. Anti ventilation plate ENOW00007-0 ENOF00016-0 CAUTION 1. Bolt (8 × 85) 2. Nut  Before beginning the running test, check 3.

  • Page 25: Remote Control Device Installation

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 25 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSTALLATION ENOM00840-0 2. Remote control device installation ENOW00850-0 Remote control box location 1, 2 ENOF00841-0 ENOF00508-0 View A Install the remote control box in a position ENOW00008-A where it is easy to reach and operate the CAUTION controls.

  • Page 26: Battery Installation

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 26 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSTALLATION contact with your eye, loss of sight. Use safety glasses and rubber gloves. In case battery electrolyte comes in con- tact with:  Skin, flush thoroughly with water.  Eye, flush thoroughly with water, and then seek immediate medical treatment.
  • Page 27 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 27 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSTALLATION ENOW00015-0 CAUTION Do not use a battery that is not recom- mended. Use of a battery not recom- mended can lead to poor performance of, and/or damage to, the electrical system. ENON00006-A Note Recommended battery: 12V 40AH/5HR, 350 (Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), In case of cold whether: 12V 70AH/5HR (650CCA)) Specifications and features of batteries vary...

  • Page 28: Pre-Operating Preparations

    The fuel system components on your gasoline in the fuel tank for long periods TOHATSU engine will withstand up to 10% should be avoided. Long periods of stor- ethyl alcohol (hererinafter referred to as the age, common to boats, create unique prob- lems.

  • Page 29: Fuel Filling

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 29 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS age if alcohol has washed protective oil When or before refueling:  Be sure to remove the static electricity films from internal components. charged in your body before refueling.  The sparks due to static electricity may ENOW00018-0 cause explosion of flammable gasoline.

  • Page 30: Engine Oil Recommendation

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 30 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS ENOF00417-0 ENOF01409-0 1. Air vent screw 2. Fuel tank cap Use only high quality 4-stroke engine oil to insure performance and prolonged engine 2. Open the fuel tank cap slowly. life. 3. Fill the fuel carefully not to over flow. The SAE oil viscosity 10W-30 or 10W-40 FC-W outboard motor engine oil is recom- mended.

  • Page 31: Break-In

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 31 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS ]ENOM00033-A 4. Break-In  Always attempt to stay on the windward Your new outboard motor and lower unit side of emission. require break-in for the moving compo- n e n t s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e c o n d i t i o n s described in the following time table.

  • Page 32: Warning System

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 32 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS ENOM00039-0 5. Warning system If outboard motor encounters an abnormal condition of fault, the warning horn will emit a continuous beep or intermittent short beeps and the warning lamp (LED) will synchronize with the horn and engine speed will be limited (engine will not be ENOF00851-A stopped).
  • Page 33 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 33 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS ENOM00041-C Warning indicators, faults and remedy Warning indicators Description of faults Remedy Sound Lamp (LED) On for several Normal system test when start up sec.l Engine speed exceeds maximum High speed ESG allowable RPM Continuous Low speed ESG Low oil pressure...
  • Page 34 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 34 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS Remedy Reduce the throttle to less than half opening, and move to safe place quickly, and stop the engine. Check the propeller for bent or dam- aged blades. Consult an authorized dealer if engine shows the same result even after replacing propeller with new one.

  • Page 35: Engine Operation

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 35 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION tank is raised by heat from sources such as ENOM00042-0 sun light. Before starting 1. Full open the air vent screw on the fuel ENOW00022-A tank cap. CAUTION The engine oil is drained for shipping from the factory.

  • Page 36: Starting The Engine

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 36 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION ENOF00861-A ENOF00863-0 1. Pull 2. Insert 1. Over 10 cm (4 in.) 4. Squeeze primer bulb until it becomes stiff to feed fuel to vapor separator. ENOW00036-0 Direct arrow mark upward when prim- CAUTION ing.
  • Page 37 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 37 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION down or causing passenger(s) to be thrown 4. Set the control lever in the Neutral overboard. position. Tiller handle type 1. Be sure to install the stop switch lock to the stop switch, and attach the stop switch lanyard securely to the operator or to the operator's PFD (Personal Flo- tation Device.)
  • Page 38 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 38 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION 6. Pull the starter handle slowly until you crank engine again after 10 seconds or more. feel engagement, keep pulling till you feel less resistance. Then pull it quickly. repeat if necessary until started. 5.

  • Page 39: Emergency Starting

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 39 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION 6. Stop pushing the key when the engine has started. The key returns to the original position, automatically. 7. Returns the Free accel lever to close position. 8. Confirm warning lamp light up and then go off after engine has started.
  • Page 40 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 40 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION  Be careful that your clothes or other 3. Remove the bolts (3 pcs) and remove items do not get caught in the rotating the recoil starter. engine parts.  To prevent accident and injury by rotat- ing parts, do not re-attach flywheel cover and the top cowl after the engine has been started.

  • Page 41: Warming Up The Engine

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 41 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION ENOW00860-0 CAUTION Be sure to keep the harness away from the rotation parts. 6. Be sure to install the stop switch lock to the stop switch, and attach the stop switch lanyard securely to the operator or to the operator's PFD (Personal Flo- ENOF00528-0 tation Device.)

  • Page 42: Forward, Reverse, And Acceleration

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 42 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION  Arrange the tether so that will not be caught by any object when pulled.  Be careful not to pull the tether acciden- tally during cruising. Unintentional stop of engine can cause loss of control of outboard motor.
  • Page 43 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 43 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION stop engine, shift to neutral, and restart 1. Shift lever engine to warm up. Forward 1. Turn the throttle grip to reduce engine ENON00014-0 Note speed. Frequent shifting to forward or reverse can 2. When the engine reaches trolling (or accelerate wear or degradation of parts.

  • Page 44: Stopping The Engine

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 44 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION 2. Further forward motion will open the ENOM0900-0 Side mount RC type throttle. ENOW00867-0 Reverse WARNING 1. Quickly pull the control lever to the Reverse (R) position at 32°, where the Sudden acceleration and deceleration may gear is connected, while lifting up on cause passenger(s) to be thrown over- the lock button located under the con-...
  • Page 45 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 45 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION the boat to be thrown forward due to iner- Side mount RC type tial force. 1. Put the control lever in the Neutral position and run the engine for 2-3 Tiller handle type minutes at idling speed for cooling 1.

  • Page 46: Steering

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 46 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION Emergency engine stopping Remove stop switch lock to stop the engine. ENOF00891-0 ENOM00920-0 6. Steering ENOW00870-0 WARNING ENOF00569-0 Sudden steering may cause passenger(s) to be thrown overboard or falling down. Tiller handle type Right turn Move the tiller handle to the left Left turn Move the tiller handle to the right.

  • Page 47: Trim Angle

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 47 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION ate the switch during cruising, or control of boat may be lost. The trim angle of the outboard motor can be adjusted to suit the transom angle of the hull, and load conditions. Choose an appropriate trim angle that will allow the anti-ventilation plate to run parallel to the water surface during operation.
  • Page 48 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 48 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION Trim angle adjustment (Manual tilt type) The transom angle adjustment 1. Stop the engine. 2. Shift into neutral. 3. Raise the outboard motor to the tilt up position. 4. Change the thrust rod position as fol- ENOF00053-0 lowing picture.

  • Page 49: Tilt Up And Down

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 49 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION 4. Change the trim lock pin position as 2. Higher 3. Lower following picture. 5. Reinstall the tilt lock pin securely. 6. Operate the Power Tilt switch and lower the outboard. ENOM00060-A 8. Tilt up and down ENOW00055-0 WARNING ENOF01425-0...
  • Page 50 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 50 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION lever toward you to release the tilt-lock. ENON00921-0 Note Then lower the motor slowly. Before tilting the outboard motor up, after stopping the motor leave it in the running position for about a minute to allow water to drain from inside the engine.
  • Page 51 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 51 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION ENOM00940-0 Manual relief valve If the battery is dead, and the power tilt switch thus inoperative, open the manual valve completely in the Manual direction. This will allow manual tilting of the out- board motor. ENOW00872-0 WARNING Make sure the manual relief valve is closed...

  • Page 52: Shallow Water Operation

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 52 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION Manual tilt type (MF, EF type) ENOM00068-A 9. Shallow water operation Shallow water running position: 1. With the shift lever in Neutral or For- ward, tilt the motor up slowly by about ENOW00051-0 40° and then lower the tilt lever for set- WARNING ting at the shallow water running posi- During shallow water operation, be careful...
  • Page 53 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 53 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ENGINE OPERATION ENOM00541-A ENOM00069-A Power Tilt type Manual tilt type (EP type) 1. Operate the Power Tilt switch and tilt Shallow water running position the outboard motor up into desired 1. Stop the engine. shallow water running position. 2.

  • Page 54: Removing And Carrying The Outboard Motor

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 54 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard, ENOM00070-B which can cause serious injury or death. 1. Removing the outboard motor ENOW00065-0 ENOW00064-0 WARNING CAUTION Close air vent screw of fuel tank before Engine may be hot immediately after oper- carrying or storing outboard motor and fuel ating and could cause burns if touched.

  • Page 55: Traillering

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 55 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard, which can cause serious injury or death. ENOF00075-1 ENOW00068-0 WARNING Close air vent screw of fuel tank and fuel cock before carrying or storing outboard ENOF01416-0 motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak, ENON00021-A...
  • Page 56 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 56 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR ENOF00073-A 1. Ground clearance should be provided sufficiently. 2. Transom saver bar ENOW00067-0 WARNING Do not go under outboard motor tilted up even if it is supported by support bar, or accidental fall of outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury.

  • Page 57: Adjustment

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 57 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ADJUSTMENT ENOM00073-0 2. Lighter 3. Heavier 1. Steering friction EENOM00074-A 2. Throttle grip friction Tiller handle type ENOW00074-A ENOW00074-B WARNING WARNING Do not overtighten the steering friction Do not overtighten the throttle adjustment lever it could result in difficulty of move- screw or it could result in difficulty of ment resulting in the loss of control caus- movement resulting in the loss of control...

  • Page 58: Trim Tab Adjustment

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 58 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 ADJUSTMENT counter-clockwise to decrease it. I f s t r a i g h t - l i n e c r u i s i n g c a n n o t b e achieved, adjust the trim tab located under Side mount type the anti-ventilation plate.

  • Page 59: Inspection And Maintenance

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 59 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00077-0 Care of your outboard motor To keep your outboard motor in the best operating condition, it is very important that you perform daily and periodic main- tenance as suggested in the maintenance schedules that follow.

  • Page 60: Daily Inspection

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 60 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00551-0 1. Daily Inspection Perform the following checks before and ENOW00078-0 after use. WARNING Do not use outboard motor if any abnor- mality is found during pre-operation check or it could result in severe damage to the motor or severe personal injury.
  • Page 61 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 61 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00081-A ENON00024-0 Oil level checking Note If the oil level is low, or too high, the life of The oil level should be checked when the the engine will be shortened significantly. engine is cold. 1.
  • Page 62 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 62 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE level, use fresh water to remove salt, chemicals or mud from exterior and cool- ing water passage after every cruising or before storing outboard motor for long time. Before flushing, remove the propeller and the forward thrust holder.
  • Page 63 10 cm (4 in.) above the anti ventilation If the fuse continues to blow, request an plate. authorized Tohatsu dealer to inspect the And be sure to remove the propeller, when outboard motor. starting the engine in the test tank. (See 1.
  • Page 64 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 64 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2. Remove the engine cover. 3. Remove the fuse box lid. 4. Remove the fuse and check it. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse of the same specified rating. The out- board motor is supplied with spare fuses in the spare fuse holder.

  • Page 65: Periodic Inspection

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 65 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00555-0 2. Periodic Inspection It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. At each interval on the chart below, be sure to perform the indicated servicing. Maintenance intervals should be determined according to the number of hours or number of months, whichever comes first.
  • Page 66 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 66 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENON00030-0 Note Your outboard motor should receive careful, and complete inspection at 300 hours. This is the best time for major maintenance procedures to be carried out. ENOM00091-A ENOW00933-0 Engine oil replacement CAUTION ENOW00091-0 Engine oil mixed with dust or water will CAUTION...
  • Page 67 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 67 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENON00028-A Note If a torque-wrench is not available when you are fitting a oil filter, a good estimate of the correct torque is 3/4 to 1 a turn past finger- tight. Have the oil filter adjusted to the cor- rect torque as soon as possible with a torque-wrench.
  • Page 68 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 68 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE  If engine oil is contaminated with fuel, emitting strong fuel smell, consult dealer.  Some oil dilution is normal if engine is idled or trolled for long periods, espe- cially in cooler water temperatures. ENOM00093-A Fuel filters and fuel tank cleaning ENOW00093-A...
  • Page 69 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 69 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE  Be sure to lock outboard motor if it is ENOM00096-A Fuel filter (for fuel tank) tilted up, or accidental fall of outboard Water or dirt in the fuel tank will cause motor could lead to severe personal injury.
  • Page 70 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 70 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE fire prevention and environment protection regulations. ENON00032-0 Note If water in the oil, giving it a milky colored appearance. Contact your dealer. ENON00033-0 Note Use genuine gear oil or the recommended one (API GL-5: SAE #80 to #90). Required volume: approx.
  • Page 71 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 71 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE motor's performance, and cause engine 6. Tighten the propeller nut to specified trouble. torque, and align one of grooves to 1. Put a piece of wood block between propeller shaft hole. propeller blade and anti-ventilation Propeller nut torque: plate to hold propeller.
  • Page 72 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 72 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2. Remove the top cowl. the correct torque as soon as possible with a torque-wrench. 3. Remove the spark plug caps. 4. Remove the spark plugs by turning it counter-clockwise, using a 5/8" (16 mm) socket wrench and handle that is provided in tool bag.
  • Page 73 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 73 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00088-A Anode replacement A sacrificial anode protects the outboard motor from electrolytic corrosion. Anode is located on the gear case, cylinder etc.. When the anode is eroded more than 1/3 of origi- nal size, replace it. ENON00029-0 Notes ...
  • Page 74 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 74 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00089-B Recommended oil Power Tilt oil checking Use an automatic transmission fluid or ENOW00088-0 equivalent. WARNING Recommended oils are as shown below. ATF Dexron III  Be sure that outboard motor is secured to transom or service stand, or acciden- Air purging from the Power Trim and tal drop or fall of outboard motor could...
  • Page 75 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 75 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00960-0 Grease point Apply water proof grease to the parts shown below. ENOF01429-0...

  • Page 76: Off-Season Storage

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 76 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2. Remove the fuel hose from the out- ENOM00100-A 3. Off-season storage board motor. 3. Drain all fuel from the fuel hoses, fuel ENOW00934-0 pump and carburetor (See page 78), WARNING and clean these parts. Keep in mind that if gasoline is kept in ...
  • Page 77 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 77 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 9. Stand the outboard motor up vertically in a dry place. ENOF01415-0 ENOM00950-0 Adding a fuel stabilizer When adding a fuel stabilizer additive (commercially available), first fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. If the fuel tank is only partially filled, air in the tank can cause the fuel to deteriorate during storage.

  • Page 78: Fuel System Draining

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 78 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 8. Check the drained fuel for the pres- ENOM00970-0 Fuel system draining ence of water or other contaminants. If ENOW00028-A either is present, reassemble the out- WARNING board motor, refill the carburetor with fuel, and then drain the fuel again.

  • Page 79: Pre-Season Check

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 79 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5. Recharge the battery once a month to 9. Run the engine for 10 minutes at half prevent it from discharging and the throttle. The oil used for storage inside electrolyte from deteriorating. the engine will be circulated out to assure optimum performance.

  • Page 80: Cold Weather Precautions

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 80 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00106-A 6. Cold weather precautions If you moor your boat in cold weather at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), there is the danger of remained water freezing in the cooling water pump, which may dam- age the pump, impeller, etc.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 81 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 TROUBLESHOOTING ENOM00561-0 If you encounter a problem, consult the check list below to determine the cause and to take the proper action. An authorized dealer will always be happy to provide any assistance and information. Possible cause ...
  • Page 82 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 82 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible cause      Low compression   Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber   Incorrect valve clearance  Low oil pressure/level    Low oil level   Use of improper oil ...

  • Page 83: Tool Kit And Spare Parts

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 83 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 TOOL KIT AND SPARE PARTS ENOM00562-0 The following a list of the tools and spare parts provided with the motor. Items Quantity Remark Tool bag Pliers Socket wrench 10 × 13 mm Service tools Socket wrench 16 mm (spark plug) Socket wrench handle Screwdrivers...

  • Page 84: Propeller Table

    MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 84 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 PROPELLER TABLE ENOM00111-0 Use a genuine propeller. A propeller must be selected so that the engine rpm measured at wide open throttle while cruising is within the recommended range. 5000–6000 rpm Propeller Size (Diameter × pitch) Propeller Mark No.
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  • Page 88 MFS6-8-99A3_EUR_EN_141114N.book 87 ページ ２０１４年１２月１３日　土曜日　午後５時４９分 OWNER’S MANUAL 6A3Z 9.8A3 003-11113-0 1412NB Printed in Japan...

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