Installing The Remote Control Devices - TOHATSU MFS 15 Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION
Loose clamp screws and/or mounting
bolts can lead to the release or displace-
ment of the outboard motor, possibly
resulting in lost of control and/or serious
personal injury. Be sure that fasteners
are tightened to the specified torque (30
Nm (3.0 kgf) 13 ft-lb). Check the fasten-
ers for tightness from time to time.
Be sure to use outboard mounting fas-
teners included in the outboard motor
package or their equivalents in terms of
size, material, quality and strength.
Tighten fasteners to the specified torque
(30 Nm (3.0 kgf) 13 ft-lb). Test cruise to
c h e c k i f f a s t e n e r s a r e t i g h t e n e d
securely.
Outboard motor mounting must be per-
formed by trained service person(s)
using lift or hoist with sufficient capacity.
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2. Installing the remote control
devices
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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.
It is recommended that you consult with
your authorized dealer for installation and
adjustment of the remote control device.
Installation of the Remote Control
Cables (Box side):
Follow the instruction manual provided
with the remote control.
Installation of the Remote Control on
your boat:
Follow the instruction manual provided
with the remote control.
Installation of the Remote Control Cable
(engine side) and the Cord Assembly
(Wiring Harness):
1. Fitting of connecting parts to cables
Screw the tip of the remote control
cable into the cable joint up to approx.
10 mm (0.39 inch), then lock them with
a lock nut. Apply grease to the hole of
the cable joint.
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1. Remote control cable
2. Lock nut
3. Cable joint
2. Fitting of Remote Control Cable to
Engine.
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Note
Put the control lever in the Neutral position
and the Free Accel lever in the fully closed
position.
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10 mm
(0.39 in)
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