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Indicates that equipment or following words and symbols. Here’s property damage could result if This manual covers operation and what they mean: instructions are not followed. maintenance of the TOHATSU DANGER BFT200D/BFT225D/BFT250D Gives helpful information. Outboard Motor. Indicates serious injury or death...
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Control and Feature Identification Codes Model BFT200D BFT225D BFT250D Type XCRU XCRU XCRU Transom Height 508 mm (20.0 in) (Shaft Length) 635 mm (25.0 in) Standard Rotating Propeller Shaft Counterrotating Propeller Shaft Power Trim/Tilt Mechanical wire Drive by Wire (DBW) BFT200D/BFT225D/BFT250D are provided with the following types according to the shaft length and the rotating direction of the propeller shaft.
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How To Determine Which Remote Control Types Direction The Propeller Shaft The remote control type is classified Rotates WITHOUT WITH GROOVE GROOVE into the following three categories The direction the propeller shaft according to the control box position. rotates can be determined based on Flush-mount type whether or not the shaft has a groove.
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Serial Number Locations ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER FRAME SERIAL NUMBER The engine serial number is stamped Record the frame and engine serial on the upper right side of the engine. numbers for your reference. Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
Do not shift to the reverse position suddenly at high manufacturer’s power engine speed. recommendation, and be sure that • TOHATSU outboard motor the outboard motor is properly is designed to give safe and • Gasoline is harmful or fatal if mounted.
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SAFETY • Do not attempt to modify the Burn Hazards Carbon Monoxide Poisoning outboard motor. The engine and exhaust system Hazard • Always wear a life-jacket when on become very hot during operation and Exhaust contains poisonous carbon board. remain hot for a while after stopping. monoxide, a colorless and odorless •...
The label is considered permanent part of your outboard motor. Read the label and safety notes and precautions described in this manual carefully. If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your TOHATSU outboard motor dealer for a replacement. READ OWNER’S MANUAL GEAR SHIFTING https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS CE mark location [U type only] CE MARK (1) Model name (2) Engine family name (10) (3) Year code (4) Rated power (5) Dry mass (weight) (with propeller, without battery cable) (6) Country of manufacture (7) Frame number (8) Manufacturer and address (9) Name and address of authorized representative...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION DBW REMOTE CONTROL BOX TOP-MOUNT TYPE (D2 type) (optional equipment) (SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE (D1 type) REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LEVER LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE POWER TRIM/TILT POWER TRIM/TILT LEVER SWITCH SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCHES (DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION PTT SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) FUNCTION SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) (for FLUSH-MOUNT type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH FUNCTION SWITCHES DUAL TYPE POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) EMERGENCY EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH STOP STOP EMERGENCY STOP TRIPLE TYPE SWITCH LANYARD EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION REMOTE CONTROL BOX (optional equipment) SIDE-MOUNT TYPE (R1 type) FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE (R2 type) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH REMOTE CONTROL NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER LEVER INDICATORS BUZZER (Oil pressure, Overheat, (inside) ACG, PGM-FI) FAST IDLE LEVER NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER ENGINE SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TOP-MOUNT TYPE (R3 type) (SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) (DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (RIGHT) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (LEFT) FAST IDLE BUTTON FAST IDLE BUTTON SWITCH PANEL (optional equipment) (for TOP-MOUNT DUAL type) (FLUSH-MOUNT, TOP-MOUNT) INDICATORS...
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION SWITCH PANEL without indicators type (for DUAL OUTBOARD (for TRIPLE OUTBOARD (optional equipment) MOTORS type) MOTORS type) (FLUSH-MOUNT, TOP-MOUNT SINGLE) BUZZER ENGINE SWITCH ENGINE SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LANYARD For the switch panel without indicators type, use it along with the NMEA2000-compatible device.
4. CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (D1 type) NEUTRAL FORWARD REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER 20° 20° THROTTLE FORWARD SHIFT SHIFT OPENING THROTTLE OPENING NEUTRAL MINIMUM MINIMUM RELEASE LEVER NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or FORWARD: REVERSE: neutral and the engine speed...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (D2 type) NEUTRAL REVERSE FORWARD 20° 20° SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE THROTTLE OPENING OPENING FORWARD FORWARD MINIMUM MINIMUM NEUTRAL NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD: REVERSE: Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R1 type) NEUTRAL 32° 32° FORWARD REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SHIFT SHIFT MINIMUM MINIMUM FORWARD THROTTLE OPENING THROTTLE OPENING NEUTRAL REVERSE MAXIMUM NEUTRAL MAXIMUM RELEASE LEVER REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD: REVERSE: Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or Moving the lever to the FORWARD Moving the lever to the REVERSE neutral and the engine speed...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R2 type) NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER 35° 35° REVERSE FORWARD FORWARD SHIFT SHIFT NEUTRAL RELEASE MINIMUM LEVER THROTTLE MINIMUM OPENING THROTTLE OPENING NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or FORWARD: REVERSE: neutral and the engine speed...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Remote Control Lever (R3 type) NEUTRAL FORWARD NEUTRAL SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE 35° REMOTE CONTROL 35° REVERSE FORWARD LEVER SHIFT SHIFT FORWARD THROTTLE THROTTLE OPENING OPENING MINIMUM MINIMUM NEUTRAL MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REVERSE REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD: REVERSE: Shifting gear into forward, reverse, or...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Neutral Release Lever Engine Switch (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) (D1 type) START (R2, R3 type) (R1 type) REMOTE CONTROL START LEVER NEUTRAL ENGINE RELEASE SWITCH LEVER (R1 type) REMOTE CONTROL LEVER START ENGINE SWITCH KEY The neutral release lever is set on the On the side-mount type (R1 type), the remote control lever to prevent an...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Power Switch Do not leave the engine switch ON Do not leave the power switch (key in ON position) when the engine ON when the engine is not running is not running as the battery will as the battery will discharge. discharge.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES START/STOP SWITCH INDICATOR INDICATOR START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH START/STOP SWITCH TRIPLE TYPE DUAL TYPE ALL ENGINE START OUTBOARD MOTORS OUTBOARD MOTORS FOR MULTIPLE OUTBOARD MOTORS Pushing the start/stop switch when For the multiple outboard motors, it is the power is in ON starts the engine.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES FUNCTION SWITCHES <Fast Idle Mode> NEUTRAL (D1 type) REVERSE FORWARD The fast idle mode is only needed for starting carbureted outboard models. The BFT200D, BFT225D and NEUTRAL BFT250D models use programmed Pull up RELEASE fuel injection so, this mode will not REMOTE LEVER CONTROL...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES <Trolling Mode> FUNCTION SWITCHES <Fast Idle Mode> (D2 type) The engine speed can be adjusted The fast idle mode is only needed for with the [-] switch and [+] switch starting carbureted outboard models. when in trolling mode. The BFT200D, BFT225D and If you press and hold the [+] switch BFT250D models use programmed...
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES <Trolling Mode> <Station Select Mode> NEUTRAL FORWARD The engine speed can be adjusted For multiple station type, use the [-] REVERSE with the [-] switch and [+] switch switch to change the operating REMOTE CONTROL when in trolling mode. station.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Fast Idle Lever (R1 type)/Fast Idle <Fast Idle Lever> <Fast Idle Button> Button (R2, R3 types) (R1 type) (R2 type) REMOTE NEUTRAL The fast idle lever/fast idle button is NEUTRAL CONTROL FORWARD only needed for starting carbureted LEVER REVERSE outboard models.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES PGM-FI Indicator/Buzzer ACG Indicator/Buzzer <Fast Idle Button> (R1 type) (R1 type) (R3 type) PGM-FI NEUTRAL INDICATOR INDICATOR FORWARD REVERSE REMOTE (RED) (RED) CONTROL LEVER BUZZER BUZZER Push FAST IDLE BUTTON (R2, R3 type) (R2, R3 type) Use the fast idle button and the PGM-FI remote control lever to adjust the INDICATOR...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Water Separator Buzzer Oil Pressure Indicator/Buzzer Overheat Indicator/Buzzer OIL PRESSURE OVERHEAT (R1 type) (R1 type) The water separator buzzer sounds INDICATOR INDICATOR when water has accumulated in the water separator. (GREEN) (RED) BUZZER BUZZER (R2, R3 type) (R2, R3 type) OIL PRESSURE OVERHEAT...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Power Trim/Tilt Switch (R1 type) (R3 type) SINGLE TYPE Power Trim Press the power trim/tilt switch on the POWER TRIM/ remote control lever to adjust the TILT SWITCH REMOTE outboard motor trim angle of – 4° to POWER TRIM/ CONTROL 16°...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (D2 type) (D1 type) PTT SWITCH PANEL SINGLE TYPE REMOTE CONTROL TRIPLE TYPE DUAL TYPE LEVER REMOTE POWER CONTROL TRIM/TILT LEVER SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH For multiple outboard motors, the trim/tilt angle of all outboard motors DUAL TYPE is adjusted at the same time by using POWER...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Power Tilt Trim Meter Power Tilt Switch (optional equipment) (outboard motor pan) POWER TILT SWITCH 68° 12° 0° TILT ANGLE – 4° 16° 0° TRIM METER TRIM ANGLE (VERTICAL LINE) (when transom angle is 12°) The trim meter has a range of – 4° to The power tilt switch located on the 16°...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Manual Relief Valve After tilting the outboard motor, turn the manual relief valve clockwise MANUAL RELIEF VALVE securely. The manual relief valve must be tightened securely before operating the outboard motor or the outboard motor could tilt up when operating in reverse.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Emergency Stop Switch Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard/ (R1 type) Clip The emergency stop switch lanyard is EMERGENCY STOP provided to stop the engine SWITCH LANYARD immediately in the event the operator should fall overboard or away from the controls.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Spare Emergency Stop Switch Clip (R1 type) WARNING (optional equipment) EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH If the emergency stop switch A spare emergency stop switch clip is lanyard is not set, the boat might available from your outboard motor run out of control when the dealer.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Tilt Lock Lever Trim Tab Anode TILT LOCK LEVER TIGHTENING BOLT FREE ANODE (each side) LOCK TRIM TAB ANODE (stern bracket) If the steering wheel/handle is pulled The anode is a sacrificial material Use the tilt lock lever to raise the to the side while running at full which helps to protect the outboard outboard motor and lock it in the...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Cooling Water Check Hole Cooling Water Intake Port Engine Cover Latches Front COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT (each side) ENGINE COVER LATCH The cooling water is checked here to Side see whether it is circulating inside the The engine cooling water is drawn engine properly.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Tachometer NMEA Interface Coupler Operating Hour Notification (optional equipment) The NMEA2000 interface coupler System can provide information regarding This outboard motor engine counts engine speed, fuel consumption, and the number of operating hours since various warnings to an existing the last periodic maintenance.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Mechanical wire type: <Operating hour notification timing> 1.Stopping the engine. 2.Setting the gearshift at F or R. 3.Turning the engine switch ON. The buzzer will sound once. Every 100 hours 4.Putting in and pull out the emergency stop switch clip 5 times within 20 seconds.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES NMEA2000-compatible display: When "Periodic Maintenance" is • Follow instructions for the display. indicated: • If the display allows selection of 1. Have the periodic maintenance notification to be preset, select performed without delay after "Notify" (or equivalent). returning to port.
We recommend that the outboard motor be installed by an authorized TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. Consult the authorized TOHATSU dealer in your area for the Y-OP (User Optional Parts)/equipments Type: T (Transom Height) installation and operation.
INSTALLATION Location Installation Height IDLE PORT TRANSOM HEIGHT IDLE PORT 150 mm (5.9 in) or more 0 – 25 mm WATER LEVEL (0 – 1.0 in) FULLY TRIM/TILT DOWN CENTER LINE BOAT TRANSOM HEIGHT Install the outboard motor at the •...
55 N·m (5.6 kgf·m, 41 lbf·ft) the equipment and personnel. The standard torque is given just as a guideline. Torque of the nut can be different according to the material of the boat. Consult with an authorized TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
INSTALLATION Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising) INCORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘SQUAT’’ CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘PLOW’’ CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘PLOW’’ GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE Install the outboard motor at the best Trim angle too small: Incorrect The trim angle differs according to trim angle for stable cruising and causes boat to ‘‘plow.’’...
INSTALLATION Battery Connections WARNING • POISON: Electrolyte is poison. Use a battery which has CCA (COLD ANTIDOTE: CRANKING AMPERES) 799 at Batteries produce explosive External: Flush thoroughly – 18°C (0°F) and a reserve capacity gases: If ignited, an explosion can with water.
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INSTALLATION • Be careful to avoid connecting (+) TERMINAL the battery in reverse polarity, as (–) TERMINAL When more than one outboard motor this will damage the is mounted on a boat, connect a battery-charging system in the battery to each respective outboard outboard motor.
See an authorized TOHATSU cause unpredictable accident. when engaging the starter motor outboard motor dealer for further Consult an authorized TOHATSU and may prevent the outboard information.
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INSTALLATION DBW type: REMOTE CONTROL BOX KEY SWITCH PANEL START/STOP SWITCH PANEL ALL ENGINE START FOR MULTIPLE NORMAL KEY WITH OUTBOARD MOTORS START/STOP SWITCH TYPE TOP-MOUNT TYPE FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX SINGLE TYPE (FOR SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR NORMAL KEY WITHOUT OUTBOARD START/STOP SWITCH TYPE MOTOR TYPE)
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INSTALLATION Mechanical wire type: TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX (FOR SINGLE OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) AND SWITCH PANEL SIDE-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX FLUSH-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL TOP-MOUNT TYPE CONTROL BOX AND BOX AND SWITCH PANEL SWITCH PANEL (FOR DUAL OUTBOARD MOTOR TYPE) https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
INSTALLATION <Remote Control Box Location> <Remote Control Cable Length> Remote Control Box Location (Mechanical wire type) REMOTE REMOTE Do not bend the remote control CONTROL CONTROL cable as sharp as its route diameter CABLES LEVER REMOTE is 300 mm (11.8 in) or less, or it (Mechanical CONTROL BOX wire type)
Use of the correct propeller assures powerful acceleration, top speed, excellency in terms of economy and cruising comfort, and it assures longer engine life as well. Consult with your authorized TOHATSU outboard motor dealer for proper propeller selection. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
6. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS BFT200D/BFT225D/BFT250D is Engine Cover Removal/Installation <Installation> 4-stroke, water cooled outboard Front COVER LOCKS COVER SIDE motor which uses unleaded regular gasoline for fuel. It also requires the engine oil. Check the following before operating the outboard motor. Side CAUTION Perform the following...
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Engine Oil Front WARNING Do not operate the outboard • Engine oil is a major factor motor without the engine cover. affecting engine performance Exposed moving parts can cause and service life. Nondetergent injury. and low quality oils are not recommended, because they have inadequate lubricating properties.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS SAE 10W-30 is recommended for <Inspection and Refilling> OIL FILLER CAP general use. OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK UPPER LEVEL MARK LOWER LEVEL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MARK When the engine oil is contaminated 1. Position the outboard motor or discolored, replace with the fresh vertically, and remove the engine engine oil (see page 116 for cover (see page 56).
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS When you check the oil level with the dipstick, you might notice the engine oil Fuel Check the fuel level and refill if appears milky or the oil level has increased. If you notice either condition, necessary. Do not fill the fuel tank change the engine oil.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated recommended is not covered under that recommended by TOHATSU. area with the engine stopped. the warranty. There are two types of “gasohol”: one •...
Consult an authorized TOHATSU life as well. outboard motor dealer for propeller Consult with your authorized selection. TOHATSU outboard motor dealer for Keep the spare washer, castle nut and proper propeller selection. cotter pin with you on your boat. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Remote Control Lever Friction (D1 type) (D2 type) COVER COVER Front Rear side side Rear Front side side To increase friction CONTROL LEVER To increase To decrease FRICTION friction friction ADJUSTER BOLT To decrease CONTROL LEVER friction FRICTION ADJUSTER BOLT Check whether the remote control lever moves smoothly.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Fuel Filter with Water Separator (R2 type) (R1 type) CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTER To increase friction To decrease friction To decrease friction FUEL FILTER with WATER SEPARATOR CONTROL LEVER The fuel filter with water separator is To increase FRICTION friction located near the junction box.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Battery • Keep flames and sparks away, and do not smoke in the area. ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets Battery handling differs according into your eyes, flush to the type of the battery and the thoroughly with warm water instructions described below might for at least 15 minutes and call not be applicable to the battery of...
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Other Checks (5) TOOL KIT (page 113) Check the following items: The anode (sacrificed metal) helps to Parts/materials which should be (1) The fuel hose for kinking, protect the outboard motor from installed on board: collapsing or a loose connection. corrosion damage;...
7. STARTING THE ENGINE Fuel Priming Starting the Engine (D1, D2 types) Do not touch the priming bulb with the engine running or when tilting EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH up the outboard motor. The vapor separator could overflow. STOP EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH CLIP PRIMING BULB...
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STARTING THE ENGINE When the boat is mounted with the EMERGENCY STOP two outboard motors, perform the SWITCH CLIP following on the right and left engines respectively. 1. Insert the emergency stop switch clip at one end of the emergency stop switch lanyard into the emergency stop switch.
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STARTING THE ENGINE (With START/STOP switch type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE POWER SWITCH CONTROL 3. Insert the key to the power switch LEVER and turn it to the ON position. REMOTE 4. Push the start/stop switch. CONTROL LEVER START/STOP SWITCH (D2 type) (D1 type)
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5 checked by an authorized seconds, wait at least 10 seconds TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. before running the starter motor again. Do not operate the engine until the COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT problem has been corrected.
2) If the oil level is normal and the oil pressure indicator does not turn ON, consult with an authorized Before leaving the dock, check the TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. EMERGENCY STOP operation of the emergency stop SWITCH LANYARD switch.
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STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Insert the emergency stop switch clip at one end of the emergency The engine does not start unless the stop switch lanyard into the emergency stop switch clip is set on NEUTRAL emergency stop switch. Attach the the emergency stop switch.
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STARTING THE ENGINE COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE • The starter motor consumes a large amount of current. Do not therefore run it continuously for ON START more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, wait at least 10 seconds before running the starter motor again.
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TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. Do not operate the engine until the problem has been corrected. 6. Warm up the engine as follows: Above 5°C (41°F) – run the engine 5.
STARTING THE ENGINE (R2, R3 types) When the boat is mounted with the The engine does not start unless the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH two outboard motors, perform the emergency stop switch clip is set on following on the right and left the emergency stop switch.
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STARTING THE ENGINE START ENGINE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL SWITCH KEY NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL START LEVER REMOTE CONTROL 3. Turn the engine switch key to the LEVER START position and hold it there (R3 type) (R2 type) until the engine starts. When the engine starts, release the key, allowing it to return to the ON 2.
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If water still does not flow out, have your outboard motor checked by an authorized TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. Do not operate the engine until the COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT problem has been corrected.
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2) If the oil level is normal and the oil pressure indicator does not turn ON, consult with an authorized Before leaving the dock, check the TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. operation of the emergency stop NORMAL: ON ABNORMAL: OFF switch.
STARTING THE ENGINE Station Select Mode ACT INDICATOR [-] SWITCH PRESS and HOLD For multiple station type, use the [-] switch to change the operating station. If you press and hold the [-] switch of the inactive station when all remote control lever is in the NEUTRAL position, you can operate the outboard motors using this station.
8. OPERATION Break-in Procedure Next 60 minutes: Break-in period: 10 hours Run the outboard motor up to maximum of 4,000 to 5,000 min Break-in operation allows the mating (rpm) or 50% to 80% throttle surfaces of the moving parts to wear opening.
OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (D1 type) FORWARD REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER REMOTE REVERSE CONTROL LEVER Moving the control lever further from The control lever will not move CAUTION approximately 20° will increase unless the neutral release lever is Avoid sharp and abrupt operation throttle opening and boat speed.
OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (D2 type) FORWARD REVERSE SINGLE TYPE DUAL TYPE FORWARD REMOTE REMOTE NEUTRAL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER LEVER REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS When the boat is mounted with the Moving the control lever(s) further CAUTION two outboard motors, hold the control from approximately 20°...
OPERATION Gear Shifting (R1 type) FORWARD NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER REMOTE CONTROL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL LEVER FORWARD REVERSE 32° 32° MAXIMUM MAXIMUM OPENING OPENING REVERSE Pull up Moving the control lever further from The control lever will not move CAUTION approximately 32° will increase unless the neutral release lever is throttle opening and boat speed.
OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (R2 type) FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL RELEASE LEVER REMOTE REVERSE CONTROL LEVER Moving the control lever further from The control lever will not move CAUTION approximately 35° will increase unless the neutral release lever is Avoid sharp and abrupt operation throttle opening and boat speed.
OPERATION Gear Shifting NEUTRAL (R3 type) FORWARD SINGLE TYPE REVERSE DUAL TYPE FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE LEVER NEUTRAL CONTROL LEVER REVERSE REMOTE CONTROL LEVERS When the boat is mounted with the Moving the control lever(s) further CAUTION two outboard motors, hold the control from approximately 35°...
OPERATION Cruising (single type) (dual type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/ POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH TILT SWITCH (LEFT) (RIGHT) LOWERMOST POSITION (single type) (dual type) (panel type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/ TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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OPERATION 1. Press on the DN (down) of the R3 type: 2) With the outboard motors trimmed power trim/tilt switch and trim the When the two outboard motors are at the lowermost position, adjust outboard motor at the lowermost mounted: the trim angle of the right and left position.
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OPERATION NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL FORWARD FORWARD REVERSE REVERSE FORWARD REVERSE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REVERSE FORWARD REVERSE FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL REMOTE LEVER LEVER CONTROL FORWARD FORWARD LEVER FORWARD FORWARD FORWARD 2. Move the control lever from R1 type: R2, R3 type: NEUTRAL toward FORWARD Moving about 32°...
OPERATION Trolling Mode [-] Switch: Reduce engine speed [+] Switch: Increase engine speed • BFT200D/BFT225D: When cruising at full throttle, note that the After the engine has warmed up, engine speed must be in the range between keeping [+] switch pushed when 5,000 min (rpm) and 6,000 min (rpm).
OPERATION A long buzz sounds once. One-Lever Mode When the mode is changed to trolling (For multiple outboard motors type) mode, the engine speed is 650 min (rpm). SYNC INDICATOR You can adjust the engine speed by 50 min (rpm) every time you press the switch once.
OPERATION (D2 type) (D1 type) Trimming the Outboard Motor (single type) REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE LEVER POWER POWER CONTROL TRIM/TILT TRIM/TILT LEVER SWITCH SWITCH Press UP to Press UP to raise bow raise bow 68° Press DN to Press DN to lower bow.
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Press DN to CONTROL lower bow. LEVER POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH Consult an authorized TOHATSU The power trim/tilt system operates Outboard Motor dealer for the when the switch is pressed, and it For multiple outboard motors, the method to adjust the tilt limit switch.
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OPERATION CAUTION • Improper trim angle results in OUTBOARD MOTOR OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED TOO HIGH TRIMMED TOO LOW unstable steering condition. • Do not trim excessively while cruising through rough waves, or it may cause an accident. • Excessive trim angle can result in cavitation and racing of the propeller, and trimming up the OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED...
OPERATION Trim Meter BOW TOO HIGH DUE TO BOW TOO LOW DUE TO 1. LOAD IN THE REAR (optional equipment) 1. LOAD IN THE FRONT 2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED 2. OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIMMED TOO HIGH TOO LOW The trim meter indicates the trim angle of the outboard motor.
OPERATION Tilting the Outboard Motor (D2 type) (D1 type) (single type) Tilt the outboard motor to prevent the propeller and gear case from hitting POWER the bottom when the boat is beached TRIM/TILT or stopped in shallow water. SWITCH Please tilt up simultaneously, when POWER you mount the dual type outboard TRIM/TILT...
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OPERATION (R3 type) (R1 type) PTT SWITCH PANEL POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (single type) DUAL TYPE POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH TRIPLE TYPE (R2 type) (R3 type) (dual type) POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH (LEFT) (RIGHT) For multiple outboard motors, the trim/tilt angle of all outboard motors is adjusted at the same time by using...
OPERATION Moorage TILT LOCK LEVER After tilting down the outboard motors, adjust the trim angle of the FREE right and left outboard motors. POWER TRIM/TILT SWITCH LOCK STERN BRACKET Tilt up the outboard motor using the 1. Raise the outboard motor as full as tilt lock lever when mooring the boat.
OPERATION Power Tilt Switch Manual Relief Valve Check that no person is under the outboard motor before carrying out MANUAL RELIEF VALVE POWER TILT SWITCH this operation because if the manual relief valve is loosened (turned counterclockwise) when the outboard motor is tilted up, the outboard motor will suddenly tilt down.
OPERATION Trim Tab Adjustment TIGHTENING BOLT RIGHT LEFT TRIM TAB The trim tab is provided to adjust for If less effort is required to make left Make small adjustments at a time and “torque steer” which is a reaction of turns: retest.
OPERATION If the engine overheats, the engine Engine Protection System will stop in 20 seconds after the <Engine Oil Pressure, Overheat, engine protection system will limit Water Separator, PGM-FI and ACG Warning Systems> engine speed. OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR INDICATOR Each warning system of PGM-FI, (RED) OIL PRESSURE (GREEN)
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OPERATION System INDICATOR BUZZER Oil pressure Overheat PGM-FI CORRESPONDING Symptom (Green) (Red) (Red) (Red) SYSTEM With the engine switch key At starting ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) ON (2 sec) turned on: ON (2 times) During operation Low oil pressure ON (continuously) Overheat ON (continuously)
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30 seconds, idling for 30 seconds. If the return to the closest boat landing overheat warning system stops and contact your closest authorized after 30 seconds the system is TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. normal. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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OPERATION When the PGM-FI activated: 1. Consult with an authorized TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. When the ACG warning system is activated. 1. Check the battery (see page 127). If the battery is OK, consult with an authorized TOHATSU outboard COOLING WATER INTAKE PORT motor dealer.
There are also 4 small sacrificial Correct or service as necessary, by anodes in the water passages of the contacting your authorized engine block. TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
OPERATION Multiple Outboard Motors On boats equipped with more than one outboard motor, all motors normally operate at the same time. If one or more motor(s) is stopped while the other(s) is running, put the stopped motor in “N” (neutral) and tilt it up so its propeller is above the water’s surface.
9. STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Stop Pull the curl cord of the emergency Normal Engine Stop stop switch and remove the lock plate (D1, D2 types) (D1, D2 type) from the switch; this will stop the engine. 1. Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL position.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE NEUTRAL START/STOP SWITCH REMOTE NEUTRAL CONTROL LEVER POWER SWITCH (D1 type) NEUTRAL 2. Push the start/stop switch to stop 3. Turn the power switch key to the OFF the engine. position, and then remove and store it. If you are using a portable fuel tank, In the event that the engine does not disconnect the fuel line if you will be...
STOPPING THE ENGINE Normal Engine Stop (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) (R1, R2, R3 type) (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL (R1, R2, R3 type) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL REMOTE CONTROL LEVER REMOTE NEUTRAL REMOTE (R1 type) (R3 type) CONTROL CONTROL NEUTRAL...
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STOPPING THE ENGINE ENGINE SWITCH KEY ENGINE ENGINE SWITCH SWITCH (D1, D2 without START/STOP Switch type) (R1 type) (R2, R3 type) 2. Turn the engine switch key to the OFF position to stop the engine. In the event that the engine does not stop when the engine switch is turned to OFF, disconnect the fuel line connector from the outboard motor.
10. TRANSPORTING Fuel Line Disconnection Transporting HOIST HOOKS Before transporting the outboard LIFTING EYES motor, disconnect and remove the fuel line. WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious injury or death. • Be careful not to spill fuel. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.
TRANSPORTING Trailering OUTBOARD MOTOR STAND Do not trailer or transport the boat When trailering or transporting the with the outboard motor in the boat with the outboard motor tilted position. The boat or attached, it is recommended that the outboard motor could be severely outboard motor remain in normal damaged if the outboard motor running position.
11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING After each use in salt water or dirty FLUSH PLUG CONNECTOR water, thoroughly clean and flush the outboard motor with fresh water. FLUSH PLUG CONNECTOR WATER HOSE Do not apply water or corrosion inhibitor directly to the electrical components under the engine cover, such as the AC generator, or 4.
• Shut off the engine before engine will overheat. performing any maintenance. If • Use only TOHATSU Genuine the engine must be run, make parts or their equivalents for sure the area is well ventilated.
MAINTENANCE Tool Kit and Spare Parts (Tool Kit does not come with Counter Rotation Types) 6 mm HEX. The following tools and owner’s 10 mm BOX WRENCH WRENCH manual are supplied with the outboard motor for maintenance, adjustment, and emergency repairs. PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 19 mm EYE WRENCH <Spare Emergency Stop Switch...
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and <are> mechanically proficient. Refer to the TOHATSU Shop Manual for service procedures. (3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
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(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and <are> mechanically proficient. Refer to the TOHATSU Shop Manual for service procedures. (3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Engine Oil Replacement SEALING WASHER Insufficient or contaminated engine GUIDE OIL FILLER CAP oil adversely affects the service life of the sliding and moving parts. Oil change interval: 20 operating hours after the date of purchase or first month for initial replacement, then every 100 operating hours or 6 months.
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MAINTENANCE OIL FILLER CAP OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK UPPER LEVEL MARK LOWER LEVEL MARK 4. Refill to the upper level mark on 5. Reinstall the oil filler cap securely. the oil level dipstick with the Do not overtighten. recommended oil. Please dispose of used outboard motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment.
MAINTENANCE Spark Plugs 1. Disconnect the battery negative (–) terminal. Use only the recommended spark To ensure proper engine operation, plugs or equivalent. Spark plugs the spark plug must be properly 2. Unlock and remove the engine which have an improper heat range gapped and free of deposits.
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MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG WRENCH IGNITION COIL Plug needing New plug 19 mm EYE replacement WRENCH BOLT WIRE CONNECTOR 6. Inspect the spark plugs. 5. Use the spark plug wrench and 19 3. Disconnect the wire connector (1) If the electrodes are heavily mm eye wrench to remove the from the ignition coil by pushing corroded or carbon-soiled, clean...
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MAINTENANCE SIDE ELECTRODE If installing new spark plugs, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug seats to 1.0 – 1.1 mm compress the washers. (0.039 – 0.043 in) WASHER If reinstalling used spark plugs, tighten 1/8 – 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washers.
MAINTENANCE Optional Parts: Iridium Spark Plug Spark Plugs • Use only a ‘‘wire-type feeler <Optional Parts: Iridium Spark gauge’’ to check the spark plug gap Use only the recommended spark Plug> if necessary. To prevent damaging plugs or equivalent. Spark plugs the iridium coating of the center which have an improper heat range To ensure proper engine operation,...
MAINTENANCE Lubrication Wipe the outside of the engine with a cloth dipped in clean oil. Apply marine anticorrosion grease to the THROTTLE ARM/ following parts: SHIFT ARM SHAFT THROTTLE REEL Lubrication interval: (flush-mount type, (flush-mount type, top-mount type 20 hours or a month after the date of purchase top-mount type SHIFT LINK PIVOT/ (mechanical wire...
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF Check and replace the fuel filter with CHILDREN. water separator periodically. Clean it or consult with an authorized TOHATSU outboard motor dealer for cleaning. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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MAINTENANCE <Inspection> If a water is remained in the fuel filter with water separator, refer to page 125 to remove the strainer cup and empty the water from the inside of the cup. FUEL FILTER with WATER SEPARATOR 1. Remove the engine cover (see page 56).
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MAINTENANCE WATER SEPARATOR CUP O-RING (Replace) FUEL TUBES TUBE CLIPS WATER SEPARATOR 2 PIN COUPLER (BLUE) WATER SEPARATOR BRACKET SUSPENSION STRAP SCREWS 5. Remove the three screws holding the fuel <Replacement> 3. Remove the suspension strap from filter with water separator, delete the water the fuel filter with water separator or deposit from the inside of the cup.
9. Prime the engine using the priming TOHATSU Dealer: bulb (see page 66). Check for fuel 1. Hard starting or stalling after leaks. Repair any fuel leaks if starting necessary.
MAINTENANCE Battery • Keep flames and sparks away, UPPER LEVEL and do not smoke in the area. ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets Battery handling differs according into your eyes, flush to the type of the battery and the thoroughly with warm water instructions described below might for at least 15 minutes and call not be applicable to the battery of...
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MAINTENANCE <Battery Cleaning> CAUTION POSITIVE (+) 1. Disconnect the battery cable at the – NEGATIVE ( TERMINAL TERMINAL battery negative (–) terminal, then When disconnecting the battery at the battery positive (+) terminal. cable, be sure to disconnect at the 2.
MAINTENANCE Fuse <Replacement> Before replacing the fuse, check the SPARE FUSES MAIN FUSES FUSE PULLER current ratings of the electrical (7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 30 A) (7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 30 A) accessories and ensure that there are no abnormalities.
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MAINTENANCE Mechanical wire type Fuse No. Rating Component(s) or Circuit(s) Protected 150 A ACG, Battery 30 A STARTER SOLENOID, AND RELAYS IN JUNCTION BOX 10 A Power tilt relay, Warning buzzer, Indicator, Meter 10 A Fuel pump (High pressure side) 15 A Injector, ECU 10 A...
MAINTENANCE ACG Fuse 1. Stop the engine. 2. Disconnect the battery (see page 5 mm SCREWS 128). JUNCTION 3. Remove the engine cover (see page BOX COVER ACG FUSE 56). (150 A) 4. Open the junction box cover. 5. Remove the old fuse by removing two 5 mm screws.
• Install the thrust washer with the with the propeller. grooved side toward the gear case. • The propeller blades may have • Use a genuine TOHATSU cotter sharp edges, so wear heavy pin and bend the pin ends as gloves to protect your hands.
2. Confirm the cooling water leakage minimize corrosion. water from the engine’s cylinder. from the engine. If there is a TOHATSU outboard motor dealership nearby, take the outboard motor immediately to the dealer. If you are far from a dealership, proceed as follows: 1.
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6. Attempt to start the engine. 7. As soon as possible, take the • If the engine fails to start, remove outboard motor to a TOHATSU the spark plugs, clean and dry the outboard motor dealer for electrodes, then reinstall the spark inspection and service.
For longer service life of the outboard • To slow deterioration, keep motor, have your outboard motor gasoline in a certified fuel serviced by an authorized TOHATSU container. outboard motor dealer before storage. • If long storage (more than 30 days)
STORAGE Vapor Separator Draining 3. Loosen the vapor separator drain VAPOR DRAIN CLIP bolt by using a commercially SEPARATOR TUBE WARNING available flat tip screwdriver. 4. Tilt up the outboard motor. Gasoline is extremely flammable, 5. Tilt down the outboard motor, and and gasoline vapor can explode, drain the vapor separator.
STORAGE Battery Storage • Keep flames and sparks away, (+) TERMINAL and do not smoke in the area. – ) TERMINAL ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets Battery handling differs according into your eyes, flush to the type of the battery and the thoroughly with warm water instructions described below might for at least 15 minutes and call...
STORAGE Outboard Motor Position UPPER LEVEL BATTERY LOWER LEVEL CAUTION 3. Fill the battery with distilled water Transport and store the outboard to the upper level line. Never motor either vertically, as shown Do not place the outboard motor overfill the battery. above.
14. DISPOSAL To protect the environment, do not dispose of this product, battery, engine oil, etc. carelessly by leaving them in the waste. Observe the local laws and regulations or consult your dealer for disposal. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
Consult with an authorized • Engine speed cannot be increased by opening the throttle. • Thermostat clogged. TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. • Engine will stop in 20 seconds after engine speed is limited. • Faulty thermostat. • Cooling water passage clogged.
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PGM-FI warning system comes on: PGM-FI warning system is faulty. Consult with an authorized • PGM-FI indicator comes on. TOHATSU outboard motor dealer. • PGM-FI warning buzzer sounds intermittently. ACG warning system comes on: Battery voltage is too high or low.
TROUBLESHOOTING Emergency Gear Shifting (for DBW type) If the gear cannot be shifted, perform shift operation manually according to the following procedures and return to port at possible engine speed. 1. Set the remote control lever in the NEUTRAL position (see page 20-21). 2.
Trim angle – 4° to 16° Starter system Electric starter Ignition system Full transistor battery (when Transom angle is 12°) * Without battery cable, with propeller This TOHATSU outboard is power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output). https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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Trim angle – 4° to 16° Starter system Electric starter (when Transom angle is 12°) Ignition system Full transistor battery * Without battery cable, with propeller This TOHATSU outboard is power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output). https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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Trim angle – 4° to 16° Starter system Electric starter (when Transom angle is 12°) Ignition system Full transistor battery * Without battery cable, with propeller This TOHATSU outboard is power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output). https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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SPECIFICATIONS Noise and Vibration MODEL BFT200D BFT225D BFT250D CONTROL SYSTEM R (Remote control) R (Remote control) R (Remote control) Sound pressure level at operator’s ears 83 dB (A) 84 dB (A) 85 dB (A) (2006/42/EC, ICOMIA 39-94) Uncertainty 2 dB (A) 2 dB (A) 2 dB (A) Measured sound power level...
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OWN ER ’ S M AN UAL 200D 225D 250D 5-4, Azusawa 3-Chome, Itabashi- Ku Tokyo 174-0051 , Japan Tel: +81- 3 - 3966-3117 Fax:+81-3-3966-2951 www.tohatsu.com PRINTED IN JAPAN https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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