Engine Operation; Before Starting; Fuel Feeding - TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual

ENGINE OPERATION

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Before starting

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Oil Level checking
Check the engine oil level before each
use. If the oil level is low or too high, the
life of the engine will be shortened sig-
nificantly. (To properly check the engine
oil level, follow the instructions,
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1. Oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Filler port
1. Upper limit
2. Lower limit
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CAUTION
Before starting engine for the first time after
reassembling engine or off-season storage,
see page
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disconne ct stop switch lock and crank
approximately 10 times in order to prime the
oil pump.
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1. Fuel feeding

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WARNING
When opening fuel tank cap, be sure to fol-
low the procedure described below. Fuel
could blast out through the fuel tank cap in
case the cap is loosened by using another
procedure when internal pressure of fuel
tank is raised by heat from sources such as
sun light.
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CAUTION
When using a separate tank, be sure that the
fuel line is not kinked and is connected
securely.
1. Fully open the air vent screw on the
fuel tank cap.
1. Air vent screw
2. Fuel tank cap
2. Open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release internal pressure completely.
After that, close the fuel tank.
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