Warming Up The Engine - TOHATSU MFS 4C Owner's Manual

5. Tie a loop in the another end of the
emergency starter rope and attach
socket wrench that is included in the
tool kit.
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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-
tation Device.)
7. Set the control lever in the Neutral
position.
8. Pull the starter handle slowly until you
feel engagement, keep pulling till you
feel less resistance. Then pull it quickly.
9. After engine starts, do not reinstall fly-
wheel cover and top cowl.
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3. Warming up the engine

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Be sure to check that cooling water is
coming out of the cooling water check port
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during warm up.
Warm the engine at low engine speeds for
about
3 minutes : above 5°C (41°F)
5 minutes at 2000 min
(41°F)
This allows the lubricating oil to circulate to
all parts of the engine. Operating the
engine without warm up shortens the
engine's life.
1. Cooling water check port
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Engine speeds
Idling speed after warming up.
Remark: In case of cold engine starting,
idling speed is increased about 400 min
(rpm) for several minutes.
Clutch in (In gear)
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1100 min
ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION
-1
(rpm) : below 5°C
1
Clutch off (Out of gear)
-1
(rpm) 13000 min
35
7
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-1
-1
(rpm)