Recoil Starter - TOHATSU 40 Service Manual

Function Test
1. Suspend thermostat and thermometer in a heat-resistant
4
container filled with water.
2. Slowly heat and stir the water. Verify the thermostat opens at
140˚F [60˚C]. If it does not open at specified temperature, replace
thermostat.
Use a heat-resistant container such as Pyrex
glassware. DO
thermometer to rest against the glass. Items
could overheat and rupture.
3. Remove thermostat and observe its closing action as it cools. If
closing action is not slow and smooth, replace thermostat.

RECOIL STARTER

F-type of 40/50 engines have neutral start
mechanism (start-in-gear protection) attached to
the recoil starter. This feature disables the engine
from starting wheel in gear (forward or reverse).
During reassembly of the engine following repair,
ensure that you DO NOT DISABLE THE START-IN-
GEAR PROTECTION.
Ignition system must be disabled to prevent
accidental engine startup during servicing of the
recoil starter.
Removal
1. Place engine in NEUTRAL to relieve tension from neutral start
cable.
2. Disconnect cable (1) from stopper arm (2). Loosen cable
1
clamp (3) and remove cable from recoil starter.
3. Remove recoil starter mounting bolts and lift starter off powerhead.
Disassembly
Recoil starter rewind spring is under high
tension. Wear safety glasses at all times during
disassembly.
1. Remove pin from stopper arm and disassemble the
2 3
neutral lockout components: pin, washer, stopper
arm, stopper spring, and reel stopper.
3-/ 4-Cylinder
WARNING
NOT allow thermostat
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
POWERHEAD
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T1169
T1176
T1177
T1178
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