Starting The Engine - TOHATSU MFS 25D Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
4. Squeeze primer bulb until it becomes
stiff to feed fuel to vapor separator.
Point the arrow mark upward when
priming.
1. Engine side
2. Fuel tank side
Do not squeeze primer bulb with engine
running or when the outboard motor is
tilted up to avoid fuel from overflowing.
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2. Starting the engine

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Do not remove or install the top cowl
after the engine has started.
The exposed rotating engine 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
splash can damage the engine.
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When starting the outboard motor in the
test tank, make sure that:
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
1. Water level is at least 10 cm (4 in.) above
the anti-ventilation plate to avoid over-
heating of the engine.
2. Run at idling only
3. Remove the propeller
(See page 81)
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1. Test tank
2. Water
3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
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CAUTION
Operating outboard motor without cooling
water will lead to overheating and damage on
the outboard motor severely. In case the
cooling water check port is not discharging
water, stop the outboard motor immedi-
ately, check for any object, debris which may
be blocking the cooling water check port. If
you are unable to locate the cause, consult
an authorized dealer immediately.
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CAUTION
Do not hold turning starter motor more than
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.
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