Starting The Engine - TOHATSU M 40D2 Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
Do not squeeze primer bulb with engine
running or when the outboard motor is
tilted up. Otherwise, fuel could overflow.
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3. Starting the engine

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Do not remove or install the top cowl
after the engine has been started.
The exposed rotating engine parts or
moving parts cause serious injury.
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The top cowl must be installed while the
engine running except in an emergency. If
the top cowl is not installed correctly, water
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splash can damage the engine.
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When the engine is started in the test tank,
to avoid over heating and water pump dam-
age, be sure the water level is at least 10 cm
(4 in.) above the anti ventilation plate.
Run the engine only at idling.
And be sure to remove the propeller, when
starting the engine in the test tank. (See
page 72)
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1. Test tank
2. Water
3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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CAUTION
Be sure to stop engine immediately if cooling
water check port is not discharging water,
and check if cooling water intake is blocked.
Operating engine could lead to overheating
potentially leading to engine damage. Con-
sult an authorized dealer if the cause cannot
be found.
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CAUTION
Do not keep turning starter motor for over 5
seconds, or the battery may be consumed,
potenti ally making the engine star ting
impossible and/or damaging the starter.
If cranking over 5 seconds fails to star t
engine, return main switch to "ON", and
crank engine again after 10 seconds or more.
Do not try to crank after engine has started.
This model is provided with start in gear
protection.
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Note
Start-in-gear protection prevents engine
from starting at other than neutral shift.
In-gear starting of engine will move the
boat immediately, potentially leading to
falling down or causing passenger(s) to be
thrown overboard.