User manual TOHATSU MD 70

[. . . ] This WARRANTY CARD identifies you as the legal owner of the product and serves as your warranty registration. IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED, YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY. 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. [. . . ] The buzzer sounds 3 times and the oil pump is actuated for about 1 minute for pressure feed or oil. When air is completely removed from the oil line, turn off the key switch. 75 90 115 1 2 3 4 5 6 Vinyl pipe Control lever Open side OFF ON START 7 Key switch 75 90 115 type (Electric Oil Pump) Check to see by eyes if the oil line from the oil tank to the cylinder block to in the 75, 90, 115 model) ( gets air inside or not. Since the oil drains out with air, wait until air is completely discharged from the pipe. After checking for no air in the oil line, reconnect the pipe as it was and attach the clip to secure pipe connection. Lock 8 9 10 11 Stop switch knob A 2 75·90: 3 115: 3 9 11 1 12 13 44 ENGINE OPERATION Starting Note Turn the handle grip to the "START" (fully closed), before turning the main switch key to "ON". turn the main switch key to "ON" on the condition that the handle grip is opened will be memorized by ECU (engine control unit). If this wrong operation has done repeatedly, it will have a possibility that the three warning lamps flash. In this case, turn the handle grip to "START" (fully closed) and start the next operation after returning the main switch key to "OFF". 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EFO, EFTO type Set the shift lever to Neutral ! If the engine starts in gear, do not use it. Contact an authorized dealer. Note Start-in-gear protection prevents engine from starting at other than neutral shift. In-gear starting of engine will move the boat immediately, potentially leading to falling down or causing passenger(s) to be thrown overboard due to inertial force. N F R Turn the main switch key to "ON", and wait a few seconds until the sound of the warning buzzer stops. And then continue turning the key clockwise to start the engine. OFF ON START Main switch key Turn the throttle grip so that the indicator line meets the "START" mark (completely closed). Note If the main switch key is pressed for 1(one) second during idling or trolling operation, the buzzer sounds and engine revolution changes. Each time the main switch key is pressed in the above manner, engine speed changes as follows. Arrange the tether so that will not be caught by any object when pulled. Unintentional stop of engine can cause loss of control of outboard motor. Rapid loss of engine power can lead to falling down or causing passenger(s) to be thrown over board. R N F ! ! Be sure to connect the emergency tethered stop hook to your waist or clothing. The engine will shut down when the switch lock becomes disconnected from the engine. 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. ENGINE OPERATION 49 ! Before shifting, make sure that no swimmer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or astern of the boat. ! Before moving the Shift Lever to Reverse, make sure the Reverse Lock is engaged (in up position). --EFO model only. Lock Reverse lock lever EPTO type While pressing the lock button on the Remote Control lever upward, swiftly move the Lever to Forward (F) or Reverse (R) to the engaging point (approx. 32° forward or backward from Neutral). If the lever is moved further forward or backward, the throttle will open. Control Lever 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lock Button rd wa or (F) F t Shif Neutral Re (N) Shif t ( verse R) abou ut abo ° 32° t 32 los e Th ro ttl tle Ful EFO Do not increase the engine speed unnecessarily while reversing. The Shift Lever cannot be turned from Neutral to Reverse unless the throttle grip has been turned fully toward "SLOW". Fully open lly Fu en op Free Accel Lever e rot los ly c Th Ful ly c e Note The remote control lever becomes inoperative unless the free accel lever is in the fully closed position. 9 10 11 12 13 ! The engine must be at idling speed when the Shift Lever is moved from Forward to Reverse. Do not increase the engine speed unnecessarily while reversing. 50 ENGINE OPERATION ! 4. Shallow water running 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Be sure to warm up engine well before starting cruise. Operating cold engine can give damage to it. ! 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. [. . . ] Store the battery in a dry place with its cover attached. Electric Starter Motor Coat the pinion gears and the shaft of the electric starter motor with grease. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ! Do not allow the battery to discharge, since it can be damaged by freezing. When storing your outboard for the winter, open up all the water drain holes in the gear case to permit any remaining water to drain out. If a speedometer is installed, disconnect the pickup tube and allow it to drain, then reconnect it after draining. Trapped water may crack the gear case or water pump case as a result of expansion when frozen. [. . . ]