Starting The Engine - TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
3. Remove the cap from the fuel joint.
Connect the fuel hose of the primer
bulb and secure with a hose band.
1. Joint
2. Cap
4. Connect the primer bulb to the fuel
tank.
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1. Pull
2. Insert
5. 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
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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 79)
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1. Test tank
2. Water
3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
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