Tanaka TOB-120 - Manual (Page 10)

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Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300
STARTING
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to start motor at this time. Familiarize yourself with controls to
see what they do, how they work and thoroughly read and understand entire Owner's manual
first.
WARNING: Insure all guards and safety devices are installed and working properly before
starting.
WARNING: Rotating propeller can cause serious Injury. Be sure propeller is clear of
swimmers, waders, or underwater objects because when Throttle is set at starting position
motor speed will be fast enough for clutch to engage and propeller to rotate.
Fuel
When starting motor, open Air Vent Screw on Fuel Filler Cap. Open Fuel Shut Off Valve.
Choke
If starting a cold motor, move Choke Lever to its START (ON) position.
After motor begins to fire, move choke lever to its RUN (OFF) position.
IMPORTANT: Continued over choking while engine is running may
cause spark plug to foul.
Flooding is a condition where motor will not start due to an
overabundance of fuel in crankcase. If flooding occurs, move choke
lever to RUN position, set throttle at half and pull rewind starter
handle until engine starts and continues to run.
Throttle Lever
Model 120
Move Throttle lever to a half open position.
Model 300
Move twist grip handle to half throttle position.
WARNING: Starting motor may Immediately engage propeller
clutch resulting In a sudden movement of the boat. Be sure all
passengers are seated before starting motor.
NOTE: Allow motor to warm up at idle speed for 2 to 3 minutes before
applying load.
WARNING: After motor Is started and Is Idling smoothly,
propeller must not rotate. A rotating propeller can cause severe
personal Injury.
See Adjustment Section for Carburetor Adjustment.