User manual TOHATSU 15 V04-04

[. . . ] TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED. PRE-DELIVERY CHECK Be sure that the product has been checked by an authorized TOHATSU dealer before you take delivery. Limited Warranty Please refer to the TOHATSU outboard motor Limited warranty provided to you with this product, the terms and conditions of which, as amended from time to time, are incorporated by reference into the manual. Serial Number In the space below, please record the outboard motor's serial number (indicated both on the lower motor cover and on the cylinder block). The serial number will be needed in the event of theft or to quickly identifying the outboard motor type. Serial Number : To You, Our Customer Thank you for selecting a TOHATSU outboard motor. You are now the proud owner of an excellent outboard motor that will service you for many years to come. [. . . ] When the engine reaches trolling (or idling) speed, quickly pull the shift lever to the Forward position. Reverse Reduce engine speed, when the engine reaches trolling (or idling) speed, quickly push the shift lever to the Reverse position. Note Do not increase engine speed unnecessarily in reverse. ! WARNING Before shifting, make sure that no swimmer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or astern of the boat. ENGINE OPERATION 23 ! CAUTION 4. Operating cold engine may cause damage to your motor. Stop Switch Lock 1 Hock Stop Switch Note Idle speed may be higher during warming up of engine. If shifted to Forward or Reverse during warming up, it may be difficult to shift back to neutral. In such case, stop engine, shift to neutral, and restart engine to warm up. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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. Turn the throttle grip to the slow position. Run the engine for 2-3 minutes at idling speed if it has been running at full speed. Push the stop switch to stop the engine or release the stop switch lock. ! 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 cruising, 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 shifting mechanism may be damaged. 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. 24 ENGINE OPERATION 5. Disconnect the fuel connector, the remote control cables and the battery cords from the outboard motor. Remove the outboard motor from boat and completely drain the water from the gear case. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Note If the outboard motor must be laid down be sure the tiller handle faces down as shown in the drawing above. Elevate power unit 2 inches to 4 inches if traveling to avoid oil spillage. ! CAUTION Engine may be hot immediately after operating and could cause burns if touched. Allow Engine to cool down before attempting to carry the outboard. ! CAUTION 2. Carrying the outboard motor Keep the outboard motor in a vertical position when carrying. Do not carry or store outboard motor in any of positions described below. Otherwise, engine damage or property damage could result from leaking oil. ! WARNING Close air vent screw of fuel tank and fuel cock before carrying or storing outboard motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak, potentially catching fire. 29 TRAILERING ! WARNING ! CAUTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Do not go under outboard motor tilted up even if it is supported by support bar, or accidental fall of outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury. ! WARNING Close air vent screw of fuel tank and fuel cock before carrying or storing outboard motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak, potentially catching fire. When trailering the outboard motor should be in a vertical (normal running) position, fully down. Trailering in the tilted position may cause damage to the outboard motor, boat, etc. If trailering with outboard fully down is not available (the gear case skeg is too close to the road in a vertical position), fix the outboard motor securely using a device (like a transom saver bar) in the tilted position. ! WARNING When taking outboard motor from package or removing outboard motor from the boat, never release the lock lever. If the lock lever is released, it will very easy for the clamp bracket to spring up to the tilting direction because it is not fixed. 30 ADJUSTMENT 1. Steering friction ! WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The steering friction can be adjusted in accordance with your preference by turning the steering adjust bolt. Do not overtighten the throttle grip or remote control tensioner or it could result in difficulty of movement resulting in the loss of control causing an accident and could lead to severe injury. Steering adjustment Screw Lighter Heavier Note The steering adjustment bolt is used to adjust the friction load of the steering, but not to fix the steering. Excess tightening of the adjustment bolt may cause damage to the swivel bracket. 2. [. . . ] Use a dry cloth to completely wipe off water and salt from the electrical components. Drain all fuel from the fuel hoses, fuel pump, and carburetor, and clean these parts. Keep in mind that if gasoline is kept in the carbruretor for a long time, gum and varnish will develop, causing the float valve to stick, restricting the fuel flow. Remove the spark plugs and spray storage oil (available from an authorized dealer) into the combustion chamber through the spark plug holes while slowly turning the motor over using the recoil starter. [. . . ]