TOHATSU 2 Stroke 40C User guide

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Copyright © 2007 Tohatsu Corporation. All rights reserved. No part
of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means without the express written permission of Tohatsu
Corporation.

FOREWORD
To get the maximum amount of pleasure and performance out of an
outboard motor it IS important that you understand the functions of
the mechanism and learn to operate the controls with ease and
confidence. This operatmg manual will explain the construction of the
TOHATSU outboard motor and how to carry out periodical inspection.
As TOHATSU follows a policy of continuous product improvement, it
reserves the right to make changes to specifications without prior
notice. For further informatmn please contact TOHATSU dealers or
TOHATSU distributors.
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TOHAT5Ll CORPORATION

CONTENTS Page

1. SPECIFICATIONS

2. MAIN PARTS
1) Model M40C
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2) Model M40CEF
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3) Model M40CEP
M40CEP

3. INSTALLATION
3-I. Mounting the engine on boat
(1) Setting position ..,......_ above keel line
Distance between engines (Fig. 1I
approximately 580 mm V2.8”1
(2) Transom height Fisl. 1 Twm engine mounting
Fit the engines so that the anti-cavitation
plate is 30 - 50 mm (1.2” - 2”) lower than
bottom of the boat by (30 - 50 mm1 (Fig. 21.
(3) Tighten engines to boat by cramp screw
handle and bolt of engine bracket. Tighten Ant,-cavitation plate
engines to boat to prevent loss. (Fig. 31

(4) Tilt angle
The outboard motor is adjustable its tilt angle depending on stern angle of a boat and loading condition.
Choose appropriate tilt angle of the motor that the anti-cavitation plate is paralel to water face while
running.
aProper tilt angle
When the boat is holi-
zontal while running,
a position of the thrust
rod is proper.
l improper tilt angle
Set the thrust rod
lower.
If a bow of a boat
is rising,having heavy
pitching or unstable
straight running, ret
the thrust rod lower.
Set the thrust rod
UPPer
If a bow of a boat
goes under a wave,
set the thrust rod
upper.