TOHATSU MFS 9.8A3 Owner's Manual page 27

MF type
Engine is equipped with a compression
release mechanism.
Pull the starter handle slowly until
you feel engagement, keep pulling
till you feel less resistance. Then
pull it quickly.
Repeat if necessary until started.
When starting the engine, push the
choke knob back.
Slowly Quickly
EF and EFT type
Push the starter switch button.
Release the button when the
engine has started.
When starting the engine, push the
choke knob back.
Neutral (N)
Fully open
Control lever
Fully closed
Free Accel lever
Main switch key
Stop switch
ENGINE OPERATION
EP and EPT type
Insert the main switch key.
Set the control lever in the Neutral
position.
Raise the Free accel lever a little
(both of cold engine and warm
engine).
Turn the main switch key to "START"
position. Then, continuously push
the key to operate the choke.
Note
Choke operation is not necessary if
the engine is warm.
Stop pushing the key when the
engine has started.
The key returns to the original
position, automatically.
Return the Free accel lever to closed
position.
OFF
Note
The free accel lever can not be raised
when the control lever shift is in
Forward or Reverse.
27
Lock button
ON
START
Push to
operate choke
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13