User manual TOHATSU 5BS 04-93

[. . . ] OWNER'S WAND E3:, 00& FOREWORD Thank you for choosing a TOHATSU OUTBOARD MOTOR. This manual describes its workings and its main features. Before using the motor study these instructions and get to know what a fine engine it is. Like any other piece of machinery it requires careful and knowledgeable attenlion, and in return it will give you excellent service over the years. [. . . ] 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. Do not change the shift lever when running at high speed. This will result in damage to the engine. 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. 14) 31 The throttle grip controls engine speed. Turning it counterclockwise increases the engine speed. 4) Engine speed The engine should idle at approx. And this should be checked by the Tohatsu dealer. 5) The maximum engine speed should be between 4500-5500 rpm at wide open throttle. In case that the given range of rpm cannot be maintained. check whether the Propeller is suitable for your boat or not. 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. Then press the safety switch until the engine completely stops. 17) (6) Tilt adjustment With the shift lever in Neutral or Forward, tilt the motor fully up using the tilt handle. The motor will be automatically tilt-locked. [. . . ] dry 3) The carburetor and magnero have been carefully adjusted at the factory to give the best results, and therefore should not be touched. If any adiustment is needed please contact your local TOHATSU dealer for information and assitawe. 19 use in salt or polluted 1) Wash all external surfaces with fresh and wipe with an oily rag. 9) When a outboard motor is going to be reused after long period store. [. . . ]