Starting The Engine - TOHATSU MFS 6BZ Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
3. Connect the fuel connector to the
engine and fuel tank.
1. Fuel connector
2. Push
3. Insert
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1. Pull
2. Insert
4. Squeeze primer bulb until it becomes
stiff to feed fuel to carburetor. 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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WARNING
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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CAUTION
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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CAUTION
When starting the outboard motor in the
test tank, make sure that:
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 70)
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1. Test tank
2. Water
3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
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