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

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Top mount RC type
2
1
N
7
4
1. Forward (F)
2. Neutral (N)
3. Reverse (R)
4. Fully opened (Forward)
5. Fully opened (Reverse)
6. Neutral throttle button
7. Control lever
8. Neutral lock arm
Forward
1. Quickly push the control lever to the
Forward (F) position 35°, where the
gear is connected, while lifting up on
the neutral lock arm located under
the control lever grip.
2. Further forward motion will open the
throttle.
Reverse
1. Quickly pull the control lever to the
Reverse (R) position at 35°, where the
gear is connected, while lifting up on
the neutral lock arm located under
the control lever grip.
2. Further rearward motion will open
the throttle.
Acceleration
Open throttle grip or control lever gradu-
ally.
8
7
F
3
N
5
R
6
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5. Stopping the engine

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WARNING
Be careful not to remove engine stop switch
lanyard from engine accidentally while boat
is running. Sudden stop of engine can cause
loss of steering control, speed, possibly
leading the crew(s) and or objects on the
boat to be thrown forward due to inertial
force.
Tiller handle type
1. Turn the throttle grip to the slow
position.
N
R
3
1. Throttle grip
2. Shift lever
3. Main switch key
ENGINE OPERATION
1
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2
F
1
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