Propeller Installation - TOHATSU MFS 50A Owner's Manual

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Note
Recommended battery: 12V 100AH/5HR,
850 (Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), In case of
cold whether: 12V120AH/5HR (1000CCA))
Specifications and features of batteries vary
among the manufacturers. Consult the
manufacturer for details.
* The battery should be purchased sepa-
rately and is not supplied with the outboard
motor.
1. Place the battery box in a convenient
position away from possible water
spray. Securely fasten both the box
and the battery so they do not shake
loose.
2. Connect the positive lead (+) to the
positive terminal (+) of the battery, and
then connect the negative lead (—).
W h e n d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y
always remove the negative lead (—)
first. After connecting the positive ter-
minal (+), securely place a cap on it to
prevent short circuits.
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1. Battery cord (red)
2. Battery cord (black)
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4. Propeller installation

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Do not begin propeller removal and instal-
lation procedure with spark plug caps
attached, shift in forward or reverse, main
switch at other than "OFF", engine stop
switch lock attached to the switch, and
starter key attached, or engine could acci-
dentally start leading to serious personal
injury.
Disconnect battery cable if possible.
Propeller must be selected that will allow
the engine to reach recommended rpm
when cruising at wide-open throttle.
Genuine propellers are listed on PROPEL-
LER TABLE of this manual (See page 87).
1. Remove the split pin, propeller nut and
washer.
2. Apply water proof grease to the pro-
peller shaft before installing a new pro-
peller.
3. Install the thrust holder, propeller stop-
per, washer and propeller nut onto the
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shaft.
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4. Tighten the propeller nut to specifie
torque, and align one of grooves to
propeller shaft hole.
Propeller nut torque:
35 Nm (25 ft-lb, 3.5kgf-m)
5. Install a new split pin into the nut hole
and bend it.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Wide-open throttle rpm range
40/50
5000 – 6000 rpm
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