Trim Angle - TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z 8A3 9.8A3 Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OPERATION
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WARNING
Do not shift into Reverse during planing,
or control will be lost leading to serious
personal injury, boat may swamp, and/or
hull may be damaged.
Do not shift into Reverse during cruis-
ing, or control may be lost, falling down
or causing passenger(s) to be thrown
overboard. Leading to serious personal
injury, and steering system and/or shift-
ing mechanism may be damaged.
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EP and EPT type
1
1. Stop switch lock
ON
OFF
START
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N
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1. Put the shift lever in the Neutral posi-
tion and run the engine for 2-3 minutes
at idling speed if it has been running at
full speed.
2. Turn the main switch key to the OFF
position.
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Notes
After stopping the engine, close the air
vent screw on the tank cap.
Disconnect the fuel connector of the
engine or the fuel tank.
Disconnect the battery cord of the EF,
EP, EFT or EPT type engine, if the engine
will not be used for more than 3 days.
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7. Trim angle

The trim angle of the outboard motor can
be adjusted to suit the transom angle of
the hull, and load conditions. Choose an
appropriate trim angle that will allow the
anti-ventilation plate to run parallel to the
water surface during operation.
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Proper trim angle
The position of the thrust rod (or preset
knob) is correct if the hull is horizontal dur-
ing operation.
1. Perpendicular to the water surface
1
90˚
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