Starting The Engine - TOHATSU M 4C Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
1. Pull
2. Insert
5. Squeeze primer bulb until it becomes
stiff to feed fuel to vapor separator.
Point the arrow mark upward when
priming.
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1. Engine side
2. Fuel tank side
Do not squeeze primer bulb while engine
running or when the outboard motor is
tilted up. Otherwise, fuel could overflow.
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2. Starting the engine

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Do not remove or install the top cowl
after the engine has started.
The exposed rotating engine parts cause
serious injury.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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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CAUTION
When starting the outboard motor in the
test tank, make sure that:
1. Water level is at least 10 cm (4 in.) above
the anti-ventilation plate to avoid over-
heating of the engine.
2. Run at idling only
3. Remove the propeller
(See page 51)
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1. Test tank
2. Water
3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
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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.
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