Installing The Remote Control Devices - TOHATSU MES 4C Owner's Manual

① To attach the outboard motor to the
boat, tighten the clamp screws by
turning their handles.
Secure the outboard motor with a
rope to prevent loss overboard.
Note
The rope is not included in the standard
accessories.
Clamp Screw
Note
It is recommended to install upper
mounting bolts with bolt head at
inside surface of transom. Bolts with
threaded end at inside surface of
transom can cause personal injury.
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WARNING
!
● Mounting outboard motor without
following this manual can lead to unsafe
conditions such as poor maneuverability,
going out of control or fire disaster.
● Loose clamp screws and/or mounting
bolts can lead to coming off or
displacement of outboard motor, possibly
going out of control or causing serious
personal injury. Be sure that fasteners
are tightened to the specified torque (30
Nm (3.0kgf)13ft·lb). Check fasteners for
tightness from time to time.
● Be sure to use outboard mounting
fasteners included in outboard motor
package delivered or their equivalents
in terms of size, material, quality and
strength.
Tighten fasteners to the specified torque
(30 Nm (3.0kgf)13ft·lb). Test cruise to
check if fasteners are tightened securely.
● Outboard motor mounting must be
performed by trained service person(s)
using lift or hoist with sufficient capacity.

2. Installing the remote control devices

It is recommended that you consult
w i t h y o u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r f o r
installation and adjustment of the
remote control device.
WARNING
!
When using other than Tohatsu's genuine
remote control box, DO NOT select the
one without neutral safety switch that
prevents in-gear start.
Use of remote control box without neutral
safety switch can allow start of engine with
gear at other than neutral shift, potentially
leading passengers to falling or causing
passenger to be thrown overboard.
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