15C 20C MFS - Tohatsu

36 ENGINE OPERATION6Be sure to warm up engine well beforestarting cruise. Operating cold enginemay cause damage to your motor.Note! CAUTIONIdle speed may be higher duringwarming up of engine. If shifted toForward or Reverse during warmingup, it may be difficult to shift back toneutral. In such case, stop engine,shift to neutral, and restart engine towarm up.NoteFrequent shifting to forward or reversecan accelerate wear or degradationof parts. In such case, replace gearoil earlier than the period specified.■ ForwardQuickly push the control lever to theForward (F) position 32˚, where thegear is connected, while lifting up onthe lock button located at the bottomof the control lever grip. Furthershifting will open the throttle.■ ReverseQuickly pull the control lever to theReverse (R) position at 32˚, where thegear is connected, while lifting up onthe lock button located at the bottomof the control lever grip. Furthershifting will open the throttle.NoteThe control lever is inoperative unlessthe free accel lever is in the fullyclosed position.EP, EPT typeControl LeverLock ButtonNoteReduce the engine speed whenthe control lever is in Neutral anddo not increase the engine speedunnecessarily.ThrottleFullyopenForward(F)Shiftabout32°Fully closeNeutral(N)Shiftabout32°Fully closeReverse( R )ThrottleFullyopenFreeAccelLever