Forward And Reverse - TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z Owner's Manual

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3. Forward and reverse

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Before shifting into forward or reverse,
make sure that boat is properly moored
and outboard motor can be steered
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fully to the right and left. Make sure
that no swimmer(s) is ahead or astern
of the boat.
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● Attach other end of emergency
stop switch tether to the operator's
clothing or arm and keep it attached
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during cruising.
● Do not attach the tether to a part of
clothing that can be torn easily when
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pulled.
● Arrange the tether so that will not be
caught by any object when pulled.
● Be careful not to pull the tether
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accidentally during cruising.
Unintentional stop of engine can
cause loss of control of outboard
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motor. Rapid loss of engine power
can lead to falling down or causing
passenger(s) to be thrown overboard.
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Note
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Do not increase engine speed
unnecessarily in reverse.
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WARNING
WARNING
ENGINE OPERATION
MF, EF and EFT type
(N)
(R)
WARNING
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Severe damage, and personal injury,
may occur if shifting at high engine
speed.
Engine must be in the slow idle position
before shifting is attempted.
■ Forward
Turn the throttle grip to reduce engine
speed. When the engine reaches
trolling (or idling) speed, quickly pull
the shift lever to the Forward position.
■ Reverse
Reduce engine speed, when the
engine reaches trolling (or idling)
speed, quickly push the shift lever to
the Reverse position.
WARNING
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Before shifting, make sure that no
swimmer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or
astern of the boat.
(F)