Installation; Mounting The Outboard Motor On Boat - TOHATSU MFS 9.9E Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION

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1. Mounting the outboard motor on
boat
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Before installing the outboard motor on the
boat, hang the outboard motor with the
hoist or equivalent device by attaching the
engine hanger to the outboard. Use the
hoist with allowable load is 150 kg (330 lbs)
or above.
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Most boats are rated and certified in terms
of their maximum allowable horsepower,
as shown on the boat's certification plate.
Do not equip your boat with an outboard
motor that exceeds this limit. If in doubt,
contact your dealer.
Do not operate the outboard motor until it
has been securely mounted on the boat in
accordance with the instructions below.
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Mounting the outboard motor without
following this manual can lead to unsafe
conditions such as poor maneuverabil-
ity, lack of control or fire.
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
N·m (3.0 kgf·m) 13 ft·lb). Check the fas-
teners 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 N·m (3.0 kgf·m) 13 ft·lb). Test cruise
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to check if fasteners are tightened
securely.
Outboard motor mounting must be per-
formed by trained service person(s)
using lift or hoist with sufficient capac-
ity.
Outboard motor mounting must be per-
formed by trained service person(s) using
lift or hoist with sufficient capacity.
Keep the outboard motor in a vertical posi-
tion when mounting.
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