TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual page 39

ENOW00036-1
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.
ENOW00032-A
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.
This model is provided with start in gear
protection.
ENON00010-1
Note
Start-in-gear protection prevents the
engine from starting at other than neutral
shift. In-gear starting of engine will move
the boat immediately, potentially leading to
fall down or causing passenger(s) to be
thrown overboard.
Tiller handle type
1. Be sure to install the stop switch lock
to the stop switch, and attach the
stop switch lanyard securely to the
operator or to the operator's PFD
(Personal Flotation Device.)
1.
2
1. Stop switch lock
2. Main switch key
2. Insert the main switch key.
3. Set the shift lever in the Neutral posi-
tion.
N
1
R
1. Shift lever
ENOW00031-0
CAUTION
If the engine starts in gear, do not use it.
Contact an authorized dealer.
ENGINE OPERATION
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