Engine Operation; Before Starting; Starting - TOHATSU MFS 20C Owner's Manual

ENGINE OPERATION

Before starting

Before starting engine for the first time
after reassembling engine or off-season
storage, disconnect stop switch lock
and pull the starter handle completely
out approximately 10 times in order to
prime the oil pump.

1. Starting

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In case engine starts in gear, do not
start cruising. Stop engine immediately
and consult an authorized dealer.
Note
The engine will not start unless
the switch lock has been properly
connected into the emergency stop
switch.
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Do not operate the engine with gear
case out of water.
Severe personal injury, or engine
damage will result.
Loosen the air vent screw on the
tank cap.
Air Vent Screw
Attach the fuel connector to the
engine connector.
The arrow mark on the primer bulb
should be facing the engine.
Feed fuel to the carburetor by
squeezing the primer bulb until it
is firm.
Engine side
After making sure the stop switch
lock has been installed, connect
the hook to a part of the operator's
body.
Stop
Switch
Lock
Stop
Switch
Hook
Emergency Stop Line
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Fuel
Connector
Fuel tank side
Lock
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