4Warm.up - TOHATSU 50 Owner's Manual

(5) Wind the starter rope around the flywheel a few turns. Give it a sharp tug
to start the engine. Use a socket wrench or similar to get a firm grip on
the end of the rope.
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CAUTION
Be careful that your clothes or other items do not get caught in the
rope or other engine parts.
To prevent your clothes and other items to get caught in the engine,
do not reinstall the flywheel cover nor the Upper Engine Cover after
the engine is started with the stalter rope. In this case be sure nobody
sits in the vicinity of the engine, and run carefully.
Immediately contact an authorized TOHATSU dealer when reaching
shore.
4 Warm-up
Before driving the boat, let the engine run at low speed for approximately
three minute to let it warm and allow the oil to circulate through the
machine. If the engine is not warmed up beforehand. the engine life will
shorten greatly. During the warm-up operation. confirm that cooling water is
discharged from the check port and idle port.
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