Installation; Mounting The Outboard Motor On Boat - TOHATSU MFS 15C Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION

1. Mounting the outboard motor on boat

WARNING
!
Most boats are rated and certified
in terms of their maximum allowable
horsepower, as shown on the boat's
certification plate. Do not equip your boat
with an outboard motor that exceeds this
limit. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
Do not operate the outboard motor until it
has been securely mounted on the boat
in accordance with the instructions below.
Position ... Above keel line
Set engine at center of boat.
Center of Boat
Transom matching
Be sure that the anti ventilation plate
of the outboard motor is below the
water surface when running with the
throttle wide open.
If the above condition cannot be met
due to the shape of the bottom of your
boat, please consult your authorized
dealer.
Anti Ventilation Plate
Boat Transom
Bottom of hull
5-25mm
(0.2-1")
MF, EF, EP type
① To attach the outboard motor to the
boat, tighten the clamp screws by
turning their handles.
Also, tighten the bolts. Secure
the outboard motor with a rope to
prevent loss overboard.
Note
A rope is not included in the standard
accessories.
Washer
Bolt (8 85)
CAUTION
!
● Before beginning the running test,
check that the boat with maximum
capacity loading floats on the water in
a proper attitude. Check the position
of water surface on the driveshaft
housing. If the water surface is near
the bottom cowling, in high waves,
water may enter the engine cylinders.
● Incorrect outboard motor mounting
height or existence of underwater
object(s), such as hull bottom
design, bottom surface conditions
or underwater accessories, can
cause water spray possibly reaching
the engine through an opening of
the bottom cowling during cruising.
Exposing engine to such conditions
for extended periods can lead to
severe engine damage.
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INSTALLATION
Nut
Washer
Clamp Screw
: Option
4