What to do if my TOHATSU Outboard Motor will not start and afterfires into exhaust housing?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor will not start and backfires into the exhaust housing, it could be due to: * A closed fuel tank air vent; open it. * A pinched or disconnected fuel hose; check and fix it. * A restricted fuel pickup pipe or clogged pipe filter; clear it. * A clogged fuel filter; clean or replace it.
Why is my TOHATSU 40 hard to start?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor is hard to start or won't start, there are several potential causes: * The fuel tank may be empty, in which case you should fill it. * If the fuel level is low, refill the tank. * Ensure the fuel tank air vent is open. * Poor quality or old fuel can be the culprit; replace it with fresh fuel. * Water in the fuel system needs to be drained. * Check for pinched or disconnected fuel hoses and fix them. * A restricted fuel pickup pipe or clogged pipe filter should be cleared. * A faulty primer bulb needs replacement. * Repair or replace an improper or faulty anti-siphon valve. * Clean or replace a clogged fuel filter. * Tighten any loose connectors and fix any vacuum leaks.
Why does my TOHATSU 40 Outboard Motor have a low speed miss?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor experiences a low-speed miss or doesn't idle smoothly or slowly enough, consider these possible causes: * Low fuel in the tank: Refill the fuel tank. * Poor quality or old fuel: Replace with fresh fuel. * Water in the fuel system: Drain the water. * Pinched or disconnected fuel hose: Check and fix the fuel hose. * Restricted fuel pickup pipe or clogged pipe filter: Clear the pickup pipe and filter. * Clogged fuel filter: Clean or replace the fuel filter.
Why does my TOHATSU 40 have poor acceleration?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor has poor acceleration, hesitates, or coughs, it could be due to: * Poor quality or old fuel: Replace it with fresh fuel. * Water in the fuel system: Drain the water. * Fuel hose pinched or disconnected: Check and fix the fuel hose. * Restricted fuel pickup pipe or clogged pipe filter: Clear the pickup pipe and filter. * Clogged fuel filter: Clean or replace the fuel filter.
Why does my TOHATSU 40 have a high speed miss?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor experiences a high-speed miss, it could be due to: * Low fuel in the tank: Refill the fuel tank. * Poor quality or old fuel: Replace with fresh fuel. * Water in the fuel system: Drain the water. * Fuel hose pinched or disconnected: Check and fix the fuel hose. * Restricted fuel pickup pipe or clogged pipe filter: Clear the pickup pipe and filter. * Clogged fuel filter: Clean or replace the fuel filter.
What to do if my TOHATSU 40 Outboard Motor idles well, then slows and stops?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor idles well but slows and stops, it might be caused by: * A fuel hose that is pinched or disconnected. Check and fix the fuel hose. * A restricted fuel pickup pipe or clogged pipe filter. Clear the pickup pipe and filter. * A clogged fuel filter. Clean or replace the fuel filter.
Why does my TOHATSU Outboard Motor have no acceleration?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor has no acceleration and low top-end RPM, it could be due to: * A fuel hose that is pinched or disconnected. Check and fix the fuel hose. * A restricted fuel pickup pipe or clogged pipe filter. Clear the pickup pipe and filter. * A clogged fuel filter. Clean or replace the fuel filter.
What to do if my TOHATSU Outboard Motor idles well but slows when accelerated?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor idles well but slows down when accelerated, it could be due to: * A fuel hose that is pinched or disconnected. Check and fix the fuel hose. * A restricted fuel pickup pipe or clogged pipe filter. Clear the pickup pipe and filter. * A clogged fuel filter. Clean or replace the fuel filter.
Why does my TOHATSU Outboard Motor run at high speed only when hand primer is used?
If your TOHATSU Outboard Motor runs at high speed only when the hand primer is used, the cause may be a faulty primer bulb. In this case, replace the primer bulb.
General| Gear Ratio | 2.08:1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinder(s) | 3 |
| Displacement | 697 cc |
| Starting System | Electric & Manual |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 40 hp |
| Max Power | 40 hp |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Shaft Length | 20 in |
| WOT Range | 5000 - 6000 rpm |
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