Warming Up The Engine - TOHATSU M 15D2 Owner's Manual

9. Once the outboard motor is started,
do not reinstall recoil starter and top
cowl.
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If the choke solenoid fails to
operate (EP type only)
1. Pull the choke knob fully.
2. Raise the Free accel lever a little.
3. Turn the main switch key to start
position.
4. Once the outboard
started, stop pushing the key when
the engine has started.
5. Return the choke knob.
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1. Choke knob
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3. Warming up the engine

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Be sure to check that cooling water is dis-
charged from the cooling water check port
during warm up.
Warm the engine at low engine speeds
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for about
3 minutes : above 5°C (41°F)
5 minutes at 2000 min
above 5°C (41°F)
This allows the lubricating oil to circulate
to all parts of the engine. Operating the
engine without warm up shortens the
engine's life.
motor has
1. Cooling water check port
2. Idle port
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Engine speeds
Idling speed after warming up.
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ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION
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2
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Trolling speed
(In Forward)
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800 min (rpm)
37
(rpm) :
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Idling speed
(in Neutral)
-1
950 min (rpm)
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