TOHATSU MD 40B2 Owner's Manual page 28

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INSTALLATION
ENOM00025-0
Position ... Above keel line
Set engine at center of boat.
5
1. Center of boat
2. Boat transom
ENOM00026-0
Transom matching
Be sure that the anti ventilation plate of
the outboard motor is 10–30 mm (0.4–
1.2 in) below the bottom of hull.
If the above condition cannot be met
due to the shape of the bottom of your
boat, please consult your authorized
dealer.
1. Bottom of hull
2. Anti ventilation plate
ENOW00007-0
Before beginning the running test, check
that the boat with maximum capacity
loading floats on the water in a proper
1
ENOF01141-0
1
10−30 mm
(0.4−1.2 in)
2
ENOF01344-0
CAUTION
attitude. Check the position of water sur-
face on the driveshaft housing. If the
water surface is near the bottom cowling,
in high waves, water may enter the engine
cylinders.
Incorrect
h e i g h t o r e x i s t e n c e o f un d e r wa t e r
object(s), such as hull bottom design,
bottom surface conditions or underwa-
ter accessories, can cause water spray
possibly reaching the engine through an
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opening of the bottom cowling during
cruising. Exposing the engine to such
conditions for extended periods can lead
to severe engine damage.
ENOM00830-B
Mounting bolts
Manual tilt type
40, 50
1. To attach the outboard motor to the
boat, tighten the clamp screws by
turning their handles.
Also, use the bolts to secure the out-
board motor brackets on transom
board.
Secure the outboard motor with a
rope to prevent loss overboard.
ENON00002-0
Note
A rope is not included in the standard
accessories.
outboard motor mounting