Warming Up The Engine; Forward, Reverse, And Acceleration - TOHATSU MD 40B2 Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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4. Warming up the engine

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Be sure to check that cooling water is
coming out of the cooling water check port
during warm up.
Warm the engine at low engine speeds for
about
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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1. Idle port
2. Cooling water check port 40, 50
1
1. Idle port
2. Cooling water check port 75, 90, 115
CAUTION
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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)
800 rpm
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Trolling engine speed control
function
If the main switch key is pressed for 1
)
(one) second during idling or trolling opera-
tion, engine revolution change.
ON
Each time the main switch key is pressed
in the above manner, engine speed
changes as follows.
Starting
700rpm 800rpm
800rpm 900rpm
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5. 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
Clutch off (Out of gear)
800 rpm
1
seconds
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