TOB-120,TOB-300
Safety Precautions cont.
Owner’s Manual
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect Outboard Motor for damage, chipped propellers, fuel leaks, etc. before operating this unit.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while motor is running (except where specifically recommended).
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved (RED) gasoline container.
NEVER allow smoking materials, sparks or flame (match, pilot light, etc.) near unit or gasoline container.
Check fuel supply before starting motor. Always start boating trips with a full tank.
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors, when motor is running or while motor is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline, allow vapors to dissipate and move fuel container 10 feet (3m) away from unit before starting motor.
Operation
Keep equipment in good condition. Keep all guards and shields in place and safety devices operating properly.
Be sure that Throttle Lever stops motor when moved to stop position and Lever moves freely. On units equipped with Stop button, be sure button stops unit.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. DO NOT run motor in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
Before starting, make sure unit is properly secured to boat transom using clamp stud handles. Be sure a safety chain, from unit to boat, is installed. Check clamp handles for tightness periodically.
Always carry a spare propeller, shear pins, hair pins, spark plug and necessary repair tools such as pliers, screwdriver, and wrenches.
When starting unit, be sure propeller is clear of all objects because when motor is started, throttle may be set high enough to rotate the propeller.
After motor is started and idling smoothly, propeller must not rotate. DO NOT operate unit if propeller rotates when motor is idling.
DO NOT put hands or other body parts near rotating parts.
Maintain a firm hold on the twist grip at all times to help keep control of the unit.
Operate equipment only when there is good visibility and light.
Never allow swimmers or waders near unit while it is in operation. The operator is responsible for the safety of swimmers and boaters in the area.
After mounting motor on transom, set proper motor trim according to size and weight of the boat. See Tilt
Adjustment in Operation section of this manual.
Move Throttle Lever to stop position to stop propeller. Always keep a fire extinguisher in the boat along with life vests and other U. S. Coast Guard approved safety equipment.
Before attempting to make any adjustment, repairs, inspections or cleaning unit, stop motor, wait for moving parts to stop, allow unit to cool then remove wire from spark plug .
If equipment vibrates abnormally during operation, stop motor at once, wait for moving parts to stop, and remove wire from spark plug. Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble. Repair any damage before restarting unit. (See your Tanaka Dealer.)
After striking a submerged object, stop motor, wait for moving parts to stop, then remove wire from spark plug. Thoroughly inspect unit for any damage. Repair damage before restarting and operating unit.
Before shutting motor off, after operating under full load for an extended period, lower motor speed and allow it to idle for a few minutes so that motor parts can cool evenly.
In the event of an emergency, stop the motor by moving Choke Lever to full choke position.
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