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Lady Grey – Owners' Notes
Tohatsu 3.5 hp Operating Instructions
Starting the Outboard
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Check engine oil level in the clear site gauge
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Make sure the black U-shaped kill clip (with the red lanyard) is
clipped into the red shut-off knob (port forward corner of the
outboard).
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Open the air vent screw on the tank cap
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Twist fuel valve to open position
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Set the control level to the neutral position
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Set the throttle grip to the start position
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Pull the choke knob fully out
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Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel engagement
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Keep pulling until you feel less resistance, then pull quickly. Repeat,
if necessary, until started
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After starting, return the choke knob to starting position
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Check cooling water is coming out (a stream of water from back of
engine)
Note: Choke is not necessary when the engine is warm, simply set
the throttle grip to "restart". If engine doesn't start with 5 pulls,
push the choke back and set to "restart".
To Shut Off
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Shut the outboard off by pushing in the red shut-off knob (where the kill clip is clipped in).
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Turn the throttle grip to slow and shift lever to neutral.
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Run the engine for a few minutes at idle to cool down.
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Push the stop switch.
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Close the air vent screw on cap.
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Close the fuel valve.
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To avoid prop damage, shut the outboard off and raise it out of the water before you reach the
shore. Pull the outboard forward and out of the water until it clicks and stays in place.
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To put the outboard shaft back in the water, release the black lever on the starboard side of the
shaft.
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Put the outboard back on the outboard mount on the stern rail and tighten both braces.
Troubleshooting
If the engine won't start, review the steps above to make sure you've done all the steps. There is a
spare spark plug and spark plug wrench in with the safety equipment in case you need them. If the
outboard is running and you're heading toward shore, and the engine suddenly quits, it's usually that
someone has forgotten to vent the fuel cap. If the engine is running fine but the propeller isn't moving,
the shear pin is probably broken – just take the cotter pin out to remove the propeller and replace the
broken shear pin (spare near carrying handle under rubber plug).
11. Docking
Lady Grey has a relatively high freeboard which will create sideslip in heavy winds. Be aware that she turns
better with a little speed (around 1.0 knot). We activate the bow thruster and approach the dock slowly, but
with sufficient speed to address sideslip. Position a crew member at midship, and when close to the dock attach
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November 2023
Tohatsu 3.5 Outboard
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