Forward, Reverse, And Acceleration - TOHATSU MFS 20d Owner's Manual

3 minutes : above 41°F (5
5 minutes at 2000 rpm : below 41°F (5
This allows the lubricating oil to circulate to
all parts of the engine. Operating the
engine without warm up shortens the
engine's life.
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Engine speeds
Idling speed after warming up.
Remark: In case of cold engine starting,
idling speed is increased about 400 rpm
for several minutes.
Clutch in (In gear)
900 rpm
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4. Forward, reverse, and
acceleration
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WARNING
Before shifting into forward or reverse,
make sure that boat is properly moored
and outboard motor can be steered fully to
the right and left. Make sure that no swim-
mer(s) is ahead or astern of the boat.
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Clutch off (Out of gear)
950 rpm
ENGINE OPERATION
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WARNING
Attach other end of emergency stop
switch lanyard to the operator's PFD
(Personal Flotation device) or arm and
keep it attached during cruising.
Do not attach the tether to a part of
clothing that can be torn easily when
pulled.
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. Rapid loss of engine
power can lead to falling down or caus-
ing passenger(s) to be thrown over-
board.
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WARNING
Do not shift into Reverse during planing,
or control will be lost leading to serious
personal injury, boat may swamp, and/
or hull may be damaged.
Do not shift into Reverse during cruis-
ing, or control may be lost, falling down
or causing passenger(s) to be thrown
overboard. Leading to serious personal
injury, and steering system and/or shift-
ing mechanism may be damaged.
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WARNING
Do not shift at high boat speed, or control
may be lost, falling down or causing pas-
senger(s) to be thrown overboard. Leading
to serious personal injury.
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CAUTION
Gear and clutch damage may occur if shift-
ing at high engine speed.
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