TOHATSU BFT 75A - R Type; R1 Type

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STARTING THE ENGINE
6. Check to see if the oil pressure
indicator turns ON.
If it does not turn on, stop the
engine and perform the
following
inspections.
1)Check the oil level (see page 56).
2)If the oil level is normal and the
oil pressure
indicator does not
turn ON, consult with an
authorized TOHATSU outboard
motor dealer.
7. Warm up the engine as follows:
Ab
ove 5°C (41°F)
– run the engine
for at least 3 minutes.
Below 5°C (41°F)
– run the engine
for at least 5 minutes at approx.
2,000 min
-1
(rpm).
Failure to completely
warm up the
engine will result in poor engine
performance.
If the engine is not properly
warmed-up before raising the
engine speed, the warning buzzer
and overheat indicator may
activate and the engine speed will
be automatically reduced.
Before leaving the dock, check the
operation of the emergency stop
switch.
Starting the Engine (R type)
The exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide.
Do not start the engine in a poor
ventilation area such as in a boat
house.
To prevent damage to the outboard
from overheating, never run the
engine with the propeller out of
water.
NORMAL: ON
ABNORMAL: OFF
OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(R1 type)
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH
EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH CLIP
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
LANYARD
STOP