Howtooperate - TOHATSU 5 BS Owner's Handbook Manual

The clutch must only be operated when the engine
is operating at idling speeds. To change from
FORWARD to REVERSE, first idle the engine
and shift into NEUTRAL. With the engine still
running slowly engage and gradually increase
REVERSE speed. (Fig. 13)
3. BREAKING IN A NEW ENGINE
"Break-in" is the most important stage in the life
of your new outboard motor. Care in the first 10
hours of running of the engine will be repaid by
better performance, a longer service life and increased
pleasure and more economical operation. During this
period it is extremely important to pay attention to
the iallowing points.
al Warm-up the engine for several minutes at slow
RPM after starting.
bl Do not race the engine but cruise at low to
medium speeds. Never fully open the throttle for
the first 5 hours.
c) Do not accelerate or stop suddenly.
d) Follow oil change and fuel recommendations.
The fuel-mixture for the engine running period is
20 parts gasoline to one part genuine TOHATSU
engine oil. Commercial two stroke oil 15:!.
4. HOW TO OPERATE
(1) Precautions to be taken when beginning
operation
When running increase speed gradually, make sure
that the cooling water is circulating correctly through
the engine. You can check this by noting the flow of
water from the port on the starboard side of the
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