Starting The Engine - TOHATSU MFS 3.5C Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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2. Starting the engine

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Do not remove or install the top cowl
after the engine has been started.
The exposed rotating engine parts or
moving parts cause serious injury.
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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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When the engine is started in the test tank,
to avoid over heating and water pump dam-
age, be sure the water level is at least 10 cm
(4 in.) above the anti ventilation plate.
And be sure to remove the propeller, when
starting the engine in the test tank. (See
page 50)
Run the engine only at idling.
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1. Test tank
2. Water
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
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CAUTION
Be sure to stop engine immediately if cooling
water check port is not discharging water,
and check if cooling water intake is blocked.
Operating engine could lead to overheating
potentially leading to engine damage. Con-
sult an authorized dealer if the cause cannot
be found.
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CAUTION
Do not try to crank after engine has started.
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. Stop switch lock
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