User manual TOHATSU MFS 15C

[. . . ] FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Copyright © 2009 Tohatsu Corporation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from or by any means without the express written permission of Tohatsu Corporation. YOUR TOHATSU OUTBOARD MOTOR OWNER REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION Upon purchasing this product, be sure that the WARRANTY CARD is correctly and completely filled out and mailed to the addressee noted there on. This WARRANTY CARD identifies you as the legal owner of the product and serves as your warranty registration. [. . . ] Trim angle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The trim angle of the outboard motor can be adjusted to suit the transom angle of the hull, and load conditions. Choose an appropriate trim angle that will allow the anti-ventilation plate to run parallel to the water surface during operation. MF, EF, EP type Proper trim angle The position of the thrust rod is correct if the hull is horizontal during operation. Perpendicular to the water surface Higher Thrust rod Lower ! Improper trim angle Set the thrust rod lower if the bow of the boat rises above horizontal. Do not put hand or finger in between outboard motor body and clamp bracket when adjusting trim angle to prevent injury in case the outboard motor body falls. When testing a trim position, run boat slow initially to see if it can be controlled safely. ! Improper trim angle Set the thrust rod higher if the bow of the boat is below horizontal. Excessive trim up or down may lead to unstable boat operation, potentially causing the steering difficulty that leads to accident during cruising. For outboard motor model with PTT switch on the bottom cowl, do not operate the switch during cruising, or control of boat may be lost. ENGINE OPERATION 33 EFT, EPT type Improper Trim Angle (bow rises too high) If the trim angle is excessive, the bow will rise out of the water and the speed will decrease. Furthermore, the bow may sway or the bottom may slam the water while cruising. In this case, decrease the trim angle by pressing the switch on the remote control level to "DN". Down (DN) Proper Trim Angle The trim angle is optimum when the boat is parallel to the water surface while running. EFT type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 EPT type UP DN Power tilt switch ! Improper Trim Angle (bow dips into the water) If the trim angle is too small, the bow will dip into the water, the speed will decrease, and water may enter the boat. In this case, the trim angle should be increased by pressing the switch on the remote control lever to "UP". UP Do not put hand or finger in between outboard motor body and clamp bracket when adjusting trim angle to prevent injury in case the outboard motor body falls. When testing a trim position, run boat slow initially to see if it can be controlled safely. ! Excessive trim up or down may lead to unstable boat operation, potentially causing the steering difficulty that leads to accident during cruising. For outboard motor model with PTT switch on the bottom cowl, do not operate the switch during cruising, or control of boat may be lost. 34 ENGINE OPERATION 6. Tilt up, tilt down and shallow water operation MF, EF, EP type ! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ! When tilting up or down, be careful not to place your hand between the swivel bracket and the stern bracket. Be sure to tilt the outboard motor down slowly. Do not put hand or finger in between outboard motor body and clamp bracket when adjusting trim angle to prevent injury in case the outboard motor body falls. When tilting up outboard motor with fuel joint for over a few minutes, be sure to disconnect fuel hose or close fuel cock, or fuel may leak, potentially catching fire. Note Stop the engine before tilting up. ! Tilt up Push the reverse lock lever down until it stops. (This is the tilt up position. ) Now, tilt the outboard motor all the way up until it is locked in place. Do not tilt up outboard motor during operation, or engine may be damaged from overheating due to lack of sufficient cooling water. Tilt down Pull the reverse lock lever upward until it stops. (This is the tilt down position. ) Now, lift up the outboard motor slightly, and then allow gravity to lower it for you. Reverse lock lever Tilt Down position Reverse lock lever Tilt Up position ENGINE OPERATION 35 Shallow water operation ! During shallow water operation, be careful not to place your hand between the swivel bracket and the stern bracket. Be sure to tilt the outboard motor down slowly. Return to normal running position: Put the reverse lock lever in the tilt down position, slightly lift up the outboard motor, and then put it down. Reverse lock lever Tilt Down position 1 2 3 Note Slow down to trolling speed, and shift into neutral before setting outboard motor to shallow water drive position. Tilt Up position 4 5 6 7 8 ! ! Run at lowest possible speed when using shallow water drive. When driving shallow water, be careful not to strike outboard motor against sea bottom, or propeller may be pushed out of water, resulting in loss of control. While in shallow water drive position, do not operate the outboard motor in reverse. Operate the outboard motor at slow speed and keep the cooling water intake submerged. Shallow water running position: Put the reverse lock lever in the tilt up position, and tilt up the outboard motor to put the outboard motor in the shallow water running position. Reverse lock lever Sub Water Inlet 9 10 ! Do not overtilt outboard motor when driving shallow water, or air may be sucked through subwater inlet, potentially leading to engine overheating. 11 12 13 36 ENGINE OPERATION EFT, EPT type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Operate the Power Trim & Tilt switch and tilt the outboard motor up. (The Main Switch must be "ON". ) UP ! Do not tilt up outboard motor while engine operates, or no cooling water may be fed, leading to engine seizure due to overheating. DN The outboard motor can also be tilted up using the switch provided under the bottom cowl. (The Main Switch need not be turned "ON" to operate. EPT type Lock the tilt with the Tilt stopper after the outboard motor has been tilted up. UP DN Power tilt switch Tilt Stopper EFT type ! If the battery is dead, and the power trim & tilt switch thus inoperative, turn the manual valve a few turns in the Manual direction. This will allow manual tilting of the outboard motor. Do not tilt up or down outboard motor when swimmer(s) or passenger is near to prevent them from being caught between outboard motor body and clamp bracket in case the outboard motor body falls. ! POWER When tilting up outboard motor with fuel joint for over a few minutes, be sure to disconnect fuel hose or close fuel cock, or fuel may leak, potentially catching fire. MANUAL ENGINE OPERATION 37 EFT, EPT type The provided Power tilt makes tiltu p / d o w n e l e c t r i c a l l y. [. . . ] Recharge the battery once a month to prevent it from discharging and the electrolyte from deteriorating. Electric Starter Motor Coat the internal pinion gears and the shaft of the electric starter motor with grease. Do not put grease on the teeth of the starter pinion or flywheel or increased wear or damage will occur. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 56 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 4. Motor submerged in water After taking your outboard motor out of the water, immediately take it to your dealer. [. . . ]