Tanaka TOB-120 - Manual (Page 11)

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Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300
Rewind Starter
Grasp Rewind Starter handle and pull rope slowly until
you feel some resistance, then pull rope with a rapid
stroke and allow rope to rewind slowly. Repeat above
instructions until motor starts.
CAUTION: Never start motor at full throttle or
stand up while starting motor.
WARNING: When motor starts, propeller may start
to rotate at a high rate of speed. Reduce Throttle
speed Immediately. Failure to do so may result In
loss of control of the boat and may cause severe
personal Injury.
IMPORTANT: Do not release starter rope and let it
snap back against housing.
STOPPING
For normal stopping, move Throttle Lever or twist grip
to IDLE position and allow motor to run at idle speed for
a few minutes so that motor parts can cool evenly. To
shut off, move Throttle Lever to full OFF position. For
model 300, depress Stop Button.
IMPORTANT: If motor does not stop immediately when
Stop Button is depressed, move Choke Lever to its OFF
(closed) position to stop motor. Have Stop Button
serviced before restarting unit.
IMPORTANT: If motor will not be used for long periods
of time, tilt motor up to storage position, or removed
from boat. The following procedures should be used to
prevent fuel spillage. 1) Close fuel shut off valve. 2)
Close air vent on fuel fill cap. 3) Allow motor to run until
it stops on its own.
CAUTION: Remove wire from spark plug to prevent
accidental starting or unauthorized use of unit.
Salt Water Operation
Operation in salt water will result in accumulation of salt
or mineral deposits on exposed motor parts. To prevent
corrosion of motor, take the following steps.
Always tilt motor out of the water when not in use.
Never leave lower unit in salt water overnight.
Rinse exterior of unit with fresh water and wipe dry.
Apply a thin coating of oil over unit.
Inspect unit daily and apply a light coating of grease
to components which show signs of corrosion.
Always tilt motor by lifting on rear of shroud. Do not
push down on handle.
Operation after Submersion
A motor which has been entirely submerged in water
must be completely disassembled and cleaned before
operation. Disassembly should be done by a certified
Tanaka technician. To avoid corrosion of internal parts,
this should be accomplished as soon after recovery as
possible. If certified Tanaka service is not immediately
available, proceed as follows.
Set unit upright to drain water. Remove spark plug and
pour 2 ounces of oil in plug hole. Install plug but not
plug wire. Set motor upright and pull recoil starter rope
rapidly 2 or 3 times to distribute oil over internal
surfaces. Have unit serviced as soon as possible