TOHATSU MFS 4C Owner's Manual page 32

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ENGINE OPERATION
the right and left. Make sure that no swim-
mer(s) is ahead or astern of the boat.
ENOW00038-0
WARNING
 Attach other end of emergency stop
switch tether to the operator's clothing
or arm and keep it attached during
cruising.
 Do not attach the tether to a part of
clothing that can be torn easily when
pulled.
 Arrange the tether so that will not be
caught by any object when pulled.
 Be careful not to pull the tether acciden-
tally during cruising. Unintentional stop
of engine can cause loss of control of
outboard motor. Rapid loss of engine
power can lead to falling down or caus-
ing passenger(s) to be thrown over-
board.
ENON00012-0
Note
Do not increase engine speed unnecessarily
in reverse.
1. Shift lever
ENOW00039-0
WARNING
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.
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(R) (F)
1
ENOF00438-0
ENOM00417-0
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.
ENOM00418-0
Reverse
Reduce engine speed, when the engine
reaches trolling (or idling) speed, quickly
push the shift lever to the Reverse posi-
tion.
ENOW00040-0
WARNING
Before shifting, make sure that no swim-
mer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or astern of
the boat.
ENOW00041-0
CAUTION
Be sure to warm up engine well before
starting cruise. Operating cold engine may
cause damage to your motor.
ENON00013-0
Note
Idle speed may be higher during warming
up of engine. If shifted to Forward or
Reverse during warming up, it may be diffi-
cult to shift back to neutral. In such case,
stop engine, shift to neutral, and restart
engine to warm up.
ENON00014-0
Note
Frequent shifting to forward or reverse can
accelerate wear or degradation of parts. In
such case, replace gear oil earlier than the
period specified.