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  • Page 1 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 1 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 OWNER’S MANUAL Original instructions OB No.003-11111-0...
  • Page 2 INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Copyright © 2015 Tohatsu Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from or by any means without the express written permission of Tohatsu Corporation.
  • Page 3 ENOM00006-A To You, Our Customer Thank you for selecting a TOHATSU outboard motor. You are now the proud owner of an excellent outboard motor that will service you for many years to come. This manual should be read in its entirety and the inspection and maintenance procedures described later in this manual should be followed carefully.
  • Page 4 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 4 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENOM00005-A Serial Number In the space below, please record the outboard motor's serial number (indicated both on the bottom cowl and on the cylinder block). The serial number will be needed when order- ing parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries. Serial Number: ENOF01500-0 ENOF01501-0...
  • Page 5 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 5 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENOM00007-0 NOTICE: DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION/Note Before installing, operating or otherwise handling your outboard motor, be sure to thor- oughly read and understand this Owner's Manual and carefully follow all of the instruc- tions. Of particular importance is information preceded by the words “DANGER,” “WARNING,”...
  • Page 6 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 6 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 7 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 CONTENTS 1. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ....... 10 2.
  • Page 8 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 8 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 13. PROPELLER TABLE ......... . . 70...
  • Page 9 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 9 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INDEX 1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 2. SPECIFICATIONS 3. PARTS NAME 4. LABEL LOCATIONS 5. INSTALLATION 6. PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS 7. ENGINE OPERATION 8. REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR 9. ADJUSTMENT 10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 12.

  • Page 10: General Safety Information

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 10 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ENOM00009-0 SAFE OPERATION OF BOAT As the operator/driver of the boat, you are responsible for the safety of those aboard and those in other boat around yours, and for following local boating regulations. You should be thoroughly knowledgeable on how to correctly operate the boat, outboard motor, and accessories.
  • Page 11 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 11 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ENOM00010-0 SERVICING, REPLACEMENT PARTS & LUBRICANTS We recommend that only an authorized service shop perform service or maintenance on this outboard motor. Be sure to use genuine parts, genuine lubricants, or recommended lubricants. ENOM00011-A MAINTENANCE As the owner of this outboard motor, you should be acquainted with correct maintenance...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 12 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 SPECIFICATIONS ENOM00810-A MODEL FEATURE Model F6C SP Type (D) MF (D) MF (D) MF            Transom heights       Tiller Handle Remote Control () () ()
  • Page 13 *2:In case of dual fuel tank system, use it together with 12 L separate tank. Remark: Specifications subject to change without notice. *3 With propeller, with battery cable. Tohatsu outboard is power rated in accordance with ISO8665 (propeller shaft output).

  • Page 14: Parts Name

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 14 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PARTS NAME ENOM00402-A 4C, 5C, 6C ENOF01502-0 Tilt Handle Thrust Rod Fuel Cock Top Cowl Clamp Bracket Engine Oil Filter Cap Bottom Cowl Clamp Screw Spark Plug Cooling Water Check Port Throttle Grip Engine Oil Drain Screw Tilt Lever Shift Lever Steering Adjustment Screw...
  • Page 15 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 15 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PARTS NAME ENOM00822-0 Remote control box & Fuel tank ENOF01404-0 Control Lever Fuel gauge Neutral lock arm Air vent screw PTT switch Fuel tank cap Free throttle lever Fuel connector (Engine side) Main switch Primer bulb Stop switch Fuel connector (Fuel tank side) Stop switch lock...

  • Page 16: Label Locations

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 16 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 LABEL LOCATIONS ENOM00019-A Warning label locations 3, 4 ENOF01503-0...
  • Page 17 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 17 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 LABEL LOCATIONS Warning label regarding owner’s man- ual, top cowl, engine stop switch, engine oil level and unleaded gasoline. ENOF00128-0 Warning label regarding rotating parts, electrical shock and high temperature. ENOF00129-0 ENOF00005 0 Warning label regarding engine stop Warning label regarding position of switch.
  • Page 18 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 18 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 LABEL LOCATIONS ENOM00019-B CE label locations r o t 4) 5) l a i ENOF01504-0 1. Model code(Model name) 2. Rated power 3. Dry mass weight( Without propeller, with battery cable) 4. Product year 5. Serial No. 6.

  • Page 19: Installation

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 19 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSTALLATION Keep the outboard motor in a vertical posi- ENOM00024-B 1. Mounting the outboard motor on tion when mounting. boat ENOW00006-0 WARNING Most boats are rated and certified in terms of their maximum allowable horsepower, as shown on the boat’s certification plate. Do not equip your boat with an outboard motor that exceeds this limit.
  • Page 20 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 20 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSTALLATION ENOM00830-A Mounting bolts Manual tilt type 1. To attach the outboard motor to the boat, tighten the clamp screws by turning their handles. 5−25 mm (0.2−1 in) Also, use the bolts to secure the out- board motor brackets on transom ENOF01506-0 board.

  • Page 21: Remote Control Device Installation (Option)

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 21 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSTALLATION ENOM00840-0 2. Remote control device installation (option) ENOW00850-0 Remote control box location ENOF00842-0 Measure the distance from the remote 1, 2 control box to the outboard motor where the remote control cable should be routed. Prepare a cable that is 300-450mm (11.8- 17.7in) longer than the measured distance.
  • Page 22 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 22 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSTALLATION contact with your eye, loss of sight. Use mended can lead to poor performance of, safety glasses and rubber gloves. and/or damage to, the electrical system. In case battery electrolyte comes in con- tact with: ENON00006-A Note ...

  • Page 23: Pre-Operating Preparations

    The fuel system components on your gasoline in the fuel tank for long periods TOHATSU engine will withstand up to 10% should be avoided. Long periods of stor- ethyl alcohol (hererinafter referred to as the age, common to boats, create unique prob- lems.

  • Page 24: Fuel Filling

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 24 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS age if alcohol has washed protective oil When or before refueling:  Be sure to remove the static electricity films from internal components. charged in your body before refueling.  The sparks due to static electricity may ENOW00018-0 cause explosion of flammable gasoline.
  • Page 25 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 25 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS 1. When using integral tank Before opening fuel tank cap, turn air vent screw two turns counterclockwise to release air pressure in the fuel tank. ENOF00418-0 1. Full mark ENOF00416-A 1. Two turns the air vent screw 2.

  • Page 26: Engine Oil Recommendation

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 26 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS ENOM00037-A ENOW0002A-A 3. Engine oil recommendation CAUTION Use of engine oils that do not meet these ENOW00022-A requirements will result in reduced engine CAUTION life, and other engine problems. The engine oil is drained for shipping from the factory.

  • Page 27: Break-In

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 27 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS ]ENOM00033-A 4. Break-In  Always attempt to stay on the windward Your new outboard motor and lower unit side of emission. require break-in for the moving compo- n e n t s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e c o n d i t i o n s described in the following time table.

  • Page 28: Warning System

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 28 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS ENOM00039-0 5. Warning system If outboard motor encounters an abnormal condition of fault, the warning horn will emit a continuous beep or intermittent short beeps and the warning lamp (LED) will synchronize with the horn and engine speed will be limited (engine will not be stopped).
  • Page 29 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 29 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS ENOM00041-D Warning indicators, faults and remedy Warning indicators Description of faults Remedy Sound Lamp (LED) On for several Normal system test when start up sec.l Engine speed exceeds maximum Continuous allowable RPM Continuous Low oil pressure Remarks *1: In this case, oil pressure switch is “ON”.

  • Page 30: Engine Operation

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 30 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION tank is raised by heat from sources such as ENOM00042-0 sun light. Before starting ENOW00403-0 ENOW00022-A CAUTION CAUTION When separate tank is used for dual tank The engine oil is drained for shipping from model, be sure to open air vent of integral the factory.

  • Page 31: Starting The Engine

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 31 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION And then, connect the fuel connector to tilted up. Otherwise, fuel could overflow. the fuel tank side. ENOM00045-C 2. Starting the engine ENOW00036-A CAUTION When the engine is started in the test tank, to avoid over heating and water pump damage, be sure the water level is at least 10 cm (4 in.) above the anti ventilation ENOF00423-0...
  • Page 32 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 32 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION ENOW00032-B 1. Shift lever CAUTION 3. Set the throttle grip to START position. Do not try to c ra n k af te r e ngi n e ha s started. This model is provided with start in gear protection.
  • Page 33 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 33 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION 6. Pull the starter handle slowly until you 1. Remove the top cowl. feel engagement, keep pulling till you feel less resistance. Then pull it quickly. repeat if necessary until started. ENOF01521-0 2. Disconnect the rink of the starter lock ENOF00432-0 rod.

  • Page 34: Warming Up The Engine

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 34 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION After engine starts, do not reinstall fly- wheel cover and top cowl. ENOM00043-A 3. Warming up the engine ENOW00932-0 CAUTION Be sure to check that cooling water is coming out of the cooling water check port ENOF00435-0 during warm up.

  • Page 35: Forward, Reverse, And Acceleration

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 35 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION injury, and steering system and/or shift- ing mechanism may be damaged. ENOM00046-A ENOW00861-0 4. Forward, reverse, and WARNING acceleration Do not shift at high boat speed, or control may be lost, falling down or causing pas- ENOW00037-0 senger(s) to be thrown overboard.

  • Page 36: Stopping The Engine

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 36 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION Acceleration ENOM00890-A Tiller handle type ENOW00867-0 ENOW00867-0 WARNING WARNING Sudden acceleration and deceleration may Sudden acceleration and deceleration may cause passenger(s) to be thrown over- cause passenger(s) to be thrown over- board or falling down. board or falling down.
  • Page 37 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 37 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION Tiller handle type Emergency engine stopping 1. Turn the throttle grip to the slow posi- Remove stop switch lock to stop the tion. engine. ENOF01107-0 ENOF00210-0 ENOF00439-0 1. Throttle grip 1. Hock 2. Put the shift lever in the Neutral posi- 2.

  • Page 38: Steering

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 38 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION ENOM00920-A ENOW00044-0 6. Steering WARNING Excessive trim up or down may lead to ENOW00870-0 unstable boat operation, potentially caus- WARNING ing the steering difficulty that leads to acci- dent during cruising. Sudden steering may cause passenger(s) ...

  • Page 39: Tilt Up And Down

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 39 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION 3. Raise the outboard motor to the tilt up position. 4. Change the thrust rod position as fol- lowing picture. ENOF00052-0 ENOM00054-0 Improper trim angle (bow dips into the water) Set the thrust rod (or priset knob) higher if the bow of the boat is below horizontal.
  • Page 40 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 40 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION ENOW00056-A WARNING When tilting up outboard motor with fuel joint for over a few minutes, be sure to dis- connect fuel hose, or fuel may leak, poten- tially catching fire. ENOW00057-0 CAUTION Do not tilt up outboard motor while engine operates, or no cooling water may be fed, leading to engine seizure due to overheat- ENOF00442-0...

  • Page 41: Shallow Water Operation

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 41 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ENGINE OPERATION Manual tilt type ENOM00068-A 9. Shallow water operation Shallow water running position: 1. With the shift lever in Neutral or For- ward, tilt the motor up slowly by about ENOW00051-0 40° and then lower the tilt lever for set- WARNING ting at the shallow water running posi- During shallow water operation, be careful...

  • Page 42: Removing And Carrying The Outboard Motor

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 42 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard, ENOM00070-C which can cause serious injury or death. 1. Removing the outboard motor ENOW00065-0 ENOW00064-0 WARNING CAUTION Close air vent screw of fuel tank before Engine may be hot immediately after oper- carrying or storing outboard motor and fuel ating and could cause burns if touched.

  • Page 43: Traillering

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 43 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard, which can cause serious injury or death. ENOF00075-1 ENOW00068-0 WARNING Close air vent screw of fuel tank and fuel ENOF01511-0 cock before carrying or storing outboard motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak, ENON00021-A Note...
  • Page 44 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 44 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR When transporting a boat on a trailer with the outboard motor still attached, discon- nect the fuel line from the outboard motor beforehand and keep the outboard motor in the normal running position or on a tran- som saver bar.

  • Page 45: Adjustment

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 45 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 ADJUSTMENT causing an accident and could lead to ENOM00073-0 severe injury. 1. Steering friction Friction adjustment of the throttle grip can Tiller handle type be made with the throttle adjustment ENOW00074-A screw. WARNING Do not overtighten the steering friction lever it could result in difficulty of move- ment resulting in the loss of control caus- ing an accident and could lead to severe...

  • Page 46: Inspection And Maintenance

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 46 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00077-0 Care of your outboard motor To keep your outboard motor in the best operating condition, it is very important that you perform daily and periodic main- tenance as suggested in the maintenance schedules that follow.

  • Page 47: Daily Inspection

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 47 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00428-0 1. Daily Inspection Perform the following checks before and ENOW00078-0 after use. WARNING Do not use outboard motor if any abnor- mality is found during pre-operation check or it could result in severe damage to the motor or severe personal injury.
  • Page 48 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 48 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00081-A ENON00025-0 Oil level checking Note If the oil level is low, or too high, the life of Consult with an authorized dealer if the the engine will be shortened significantly. engine oil is milky color, or appears contam- inated.
  • Page 49 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 49 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE level, use fresh water to remove salt, chemicals or mud from exterior and cool- ing water passage after every cruising or before storing outboard motor for long time. Before flushing, remove the propeller and the forward thrust holder.
  • Page 50 When the engine is started in the test tank, If the fuse continues to blow, request an to avoid over heating and water pump authorized Tohatsu dealer to inspect the damage, be sure the water level is at least outboard motor.
  • Page 51 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 51 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the fuse box lid. 4. Remove the fuse and check it. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse of the same specified rating. The out- board motor is supplied with spare fuses in the spare fuse holder.

  • Page 52: Periodic Inspection

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 52 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00431-0 2. Periodic Inspection It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. At each interval on the chart below, be sure to perform the indicated servicing. Maintenance intervals should be determined according to the number of hours or number of months, whichever comes first.
  • Page 53 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 53 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENON00030-0 Note Your outboard motor should receive careful, and complete inspection at 300 hours. This is the best time for major maintenance procedures to be carried out. ENOM00091-A ENOW00933-0 Engine oil replacement CAUTION ENOW00091-0 Engine oil mixed with dust or water will CAUTION...
  • Page 54 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 54 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5. Tighten the oil drain screw with apply- ing oil on the sealing surface of screw. (Use new oil drain washer) Oil drain screw specified torque 18Nm (13 ft lb, 1.8 kgf ENON00028-A Note If a torque-wrench is not available when you ENOF00447-0...
  • Page 55 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 55 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE  Some oil dilution is normal if engine is 2. Fuel filter 3. Fuel pump idled or trolled for long periods, espe- 4. Fuel pipe cially in cooler water temperatures. ENOM00096-A Fuel filter (for fuel tank) ENOM00093-A Fuel filters and fuel tank cleaning Water or dirt in the fuel tank will cause...
  • Page 56 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 56 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00098-A ENON00033-0 Gear oil replacement Note ENOW00094-0 Use genuine gear oil or the recommended one (API GL-5: SAE #80 to #90). WARNING Required volume: approx. 195 mL (6.6 fl.Oz).  Be sure that outboard motor is secured to transom or service stand, or acciden- tal drop or fall of outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury.
  • Page 57 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 57 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE  After installing split pin, spread the pin ENOW00928-0 apart to prevent it from falling out which CAUTION could lead to the propeller coming off during operation. Wipe off gear oil well immediately if spilled and dispose of it in accordance with local A worn-out or bent propeller will lower the fire prevention and environment protection...
  • Page 58 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 58 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE a n d c o u l d c a u s e s e v e r e b u r n s i f touched. Allow motor to cool down first. ENOW00929-0 CAUTION Use only the recommended spark plugs.
  • Page 59 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 59 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 7. Install the spark plug by hand and turn it carefully to avoid cross-threading. 8. Tighten the spark plug to the specified torque. ENON00028-0 Note  Spark plug torque: 18.0 Nm (13.3 ft-lb) [1.84 kgf-m] If a torque-wrench is not available when you are fitting a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 to 1/2 a turn past...
  • Page 60 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 60 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00088-A Anode replacement A sacrificial anode protects the outboard motor from electrolytic corrosion. Anode is located on the gear case, cylinder etc.. When the anode is eroded more than 1/3 of origi- nal size, replace it. ENON00029-0 Notes ...
  • Page 61 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 61 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00960-0 Grease point Apply water proof grease to the parts shown below. ENOF01519-0...

  • Page 62: Off-Season Storage

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 62 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 4. Remove the spark plugs and put a tea- ENOM00100-A 3. Off-season storage spoon of engine oil or spray storage oil into the combustion chamber through the spark plug holes. ENOW00934-0 WARNING 5. Turn the starter motor several turns to lubricate inside the cylinder.
  • Page 63 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 63 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 9. Stand the outboard motor up vertically in a dry place. ENOF01512-0 ENOM00950-0 Adding a fuel stabilizer When adding a fuel stabilizer additive (commercially available), first fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. If the fuel tank is only partially filled, air in the tank can cause the fuel to deteriorate during storage.
  • Page 64 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 64 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 8. Check the drained fuel for the pres- ENOM00970-0 Fuel system draining ence of water or other contaminants. If ENOW00028-A either is present, reassemble the out- WARNING board motor, refill the carburetor with fuel, and then drain the fuel again.

  • Page 65: Pre-Season Check

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 65 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5. Recharge the battery once a month to 9. Run the engine for 10 minutes at half prevent it from discharging and the throttle. The oil used for storage inside electrolyte from deteriorating. the engine will be circulated out to assure optimum performance.

  • Page 66: Cold Weather Precautions

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 66 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ENOM00106-A 6. Cold weather precautions If you moor your boat in cold weather at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), there is the danger of remained water freezing in the cooling water pump, which may dam- age the pump, impeller, etc.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 67 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 TROUBLESHOOTING ENOM00436-0 If you encounter a problem, consult the check list below to determine the cause and to take the proper action. An authorized dealer will always be happy to provide any assistance and information. Possible cause ...
  • Page 68 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 68 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible cause    Low oil level   Use of improper oil    Oil deterioration    Clogged oil strainer    Faulty oil pump     ...

  • Page 69: Tool Kit And Spare Parts

    MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 69 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 TOOL KIT AND SPARE PARTS ENOM00437-0 Items Quantity Remark Tool bag Pliers Socket wrench 10 × 13 mm Service tools Socket wrench 16 mm Socket wrench handle Screwdrivers Cross-and straight-point Screwdriver handle Emergency starter rope 1000 mm Spark plug NGK: DCPR6E Spare parts...
  • Page 70 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 70 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PROPELLER TABLE ENOM00438-0 Use a genuine propeller. A propeller must be selected so that the engine rpm measured at wide open throttle while cruising is within the recommended range. 4: 4500–5500 rpm 5: 4500–5500 rpm 6: 5000–6000 rpm Propeller Size (Diameter ×...
  • Page 71 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 71 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PROPELLER TABLE...
  • Page 72 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 72 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 PROPELLER TABLE...
  • Page 73 MFS4-5-6C_EUR_EN_141119N.book 74 ページ ２０１４年１２月６日　土曜日　午後７時４２分 OWNER’S MANUAL 003-11111-0 1412NB Printed in Japan...

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