Steering Handle Friction (H Type); Remote Control Lever Friction (Side-Mount Type); Fuel Filter/Water Separator - TOHATSU BFT 60A Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Steering Handle Friction
(H type)
STEERING FRICTION ADJUSTER
FRICTION PLATE
To increase
friction
(LOCK)
Check whether the handle moves
smoothly.
For smooth steering, adjust the
steering friction adjuster so that a
slight drag is felt when turning.
Do not apply grease or oil on the
friction plate. Grease or oil will
reduce the friction of the adjuster.
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Remote Control Lever Friction
(Side-mount type)
CONTROL LEVER
FRICTION SCREW
To decrease
friction
To decrease
friction
(FREE)
Check whether the remote control
lever moves smoothly.
Friction of the control lever can be
adjusted by turning the control lever
friction adjuster right or left.

Fuel Filter/Water Separator

To increase
friction
Fuel filter/water separator is located
near by the engine cover fixing lever
of the boat side. Check the fuel filter/
water separator. When water
accumulated in the fuel filter/water
separator, the red ring starts to float.
Clean it or consult with an authorized
TOHATSU outboard motor dealer for
cleaning (see page 123).
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
(inside strainer cup)