User manual TOHATSU 5BS 04-93

[. . . ] For initial break in of a new engine the mixture should be 20: 1 for the first ten hours operation. (2) Mounting the outboard motor 11 Position: 2) Height: The center of the Fit the outboard cavitation `plate bottom of the 11. 2-2in. l. so that is lower boat by 3) 21 the antithan the 3 - 5cm Anti-cavitation plate 3) After mounting the motor on the boat see that the clamp screws are hand tight. As a safety precaution fasen a safetv rope from outboard to the boat through the hole of the clamp bracket so that the engine is not lost in the event of an accident. 4) Attaching angle The outboard is positioned by locking the thrust rod in the appropriate hole of the bracket so that the drive shaft housing at maximum speed, is vertical to the surface of the water. [. . . ] Beware of floating debris such as rugs, vinyls, etc. , so it will not plug up the ports. (2) Clutch operation The clutch must only be operated when the engine is operating at idling speeds. To change from FORWARD to REVERSE, first idle the engine and shift into NEUTRAL. With the engine still running slowly shift into REVERSE and gradually increase speed. Note that if you hit an obstacle while running in REVERSE with full throttle you can easily damage the propeller, swivel bracket and stern bracket. (3) Precautions to be taken when running 1) Always reduce 2) Adjustment of If the steering be adjusted by 10 speed before making sharp turns. steering feels too tight or too loose, it may the friction adjust screw. 5) The maximum engine speed should be between 4500-5500 rpm at wide open throttle. If necessary change to the correct types Your Tohatsu dealer can assist. 6) When the operation of Throttle Grip feels too tight or too loose, adjust it by turning the adjust screwL lFi0~ 151 (4) Operation in shallow water With the shift lever in Neutral or Forward. tilt the motor up slowly by about 40" and then return the motor down. the motor will be automatically set at the shallow rater operation angle. 16) Cautions: In a case of operation in a shallow water, run at slow trolling speeds when running in rewrse and do not increase the engine speed unnecessarily. jump up of the engine which is very dangerous. ) When running in forward, operate the engine in a condition that the propeller Lighter Heavier 7) The position means of the of the handle 6mm set screw can be adjusted in the hinge. by 11 (5) Stopping Reduce speed to idle and then place shift lever at NEUTRAL. 17) (6) Tilt adjustment With the shift lever in Neutral or Forward, tilt the motor fully up using the tilt handle. 18) (7) Tilt down Tilt the motor fully UP and pull the tilt lever up ward to release the tilt lock. 19) 5. INSPECTION (1) Fuel swtem & ADJUSTMENT o Check fhe fuel tank to see that it contains sufficient fuel. If the portion of the plug is covered with dirt it or weak the spark and the engine will not plug clean at all times. 23) Too much fuel: If the cylinder is flooded with fuel, the plug cannot ignite as it is wet with fuel. Remove excessive fuel from the cylinder by turning the engine with the spark plug removed. After replacing the plug, the engine should start properly. 14 (4) Be sure that cooling discharged. water is being (5) When increasing vibration abnormally If the engine runs continuously without the circulation of cooling water, the engine may seize up due to overheating. TROUBLE SHOOTING & SERVICING The following check list will help you to locate the source of trouble and to take the necessary repair action. Remember your local TOHATSU dealer will always be happy IO give you assistance and information. 16 00 0 00000000 00000000 0 oooc The ensine fails to oooooc Poor acceleration The engine rotate at abnormally hig The engine rotate at abnormally IOU The engine runs ilOWlV. The engine 0 000000 00000000 3 0000000 -! > 0000 The engine starts The engine will not idle. [. . . ] Add 2 cycle engine oil through the spark plug hole and inject oil into crank case and cylinder from the carburetor and turn the engine a few times by turning the recoil starter. 22 (IV) OPTIONAL (1) REMOTE CONTROL permits without This equipment control ifs speed motor. 31) The The Steering following EQUIPMENT (2) LIGHTING Use 12v (3) as lighting - 4ow. The lighting capacity is you to shift gears and going side the outboard RECTIFIER Use for generated battery charging from the magneto. [. . . ]