TOHATSU MFS2.5B Owner's Manual page 29

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1. Shift lever
2. Neutral (N)
3. Forward (F)
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Reverse
Turn the engine speed to the lowest in the
same manner as the operation for moving
ahead. After setting the shift lever to the
Neutral (N) position and the handle upright,
turn the outboard motor at an angle of
180° and quickly turn the shift lever to the
Forward (F) side.
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Driving in shallows
When driving in shallows, operate the
motor at the lowest speed paying careful
attention to the depth of the water and
obstacles.
N
2
F
3
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ENGINE OPERATION
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WARNING
Before shifting, make sure that no swim-
mer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or astern of
the boat.
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CAUTION
Be sure to warm up engine well before
starting cruise. Operating cold engine may
cause damage to your motor.
ENOW00051-0
WARNING
During shallow water operation, be careful
not to place your hand between the swivel
bracket and the stern bracket.
Be sure to tilt the outboard motor down
slowly.
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WARNING
 Run at lowest possible speed when
using shallow water drive.
 Tilt lock is disabled when in shallow
water drive position.
 When driving shallow water, be careful
not to strike outboard motor against sea
bottom, or propeller may be pushed out
of water, resulting in loss of control.
ENOW00055-0
WARNING
Do not tilt up or down outboard motor
when swimmer(s) or passenger is near to
prevent them from being caught between
outboard motor body and clamp bracket in
case the outboard motor body falls.
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