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Tanaka TOB-300 manual

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    Owner’ Owner’ Owner’ Owner’ Owner’ s Man s Man s Man s Man s Man ual ual ual ual ual Model Numbers: TOB-120,TOB-300 TOB-120,TOB-300 TOB-120,TOB-300 TOB-120,TOB-300 TOB-120,TOB-300 OUTBO OUTBO OUTBO OUTBO OUTBO ARD MO ARD MO ARD MO ARD MO ARD MO T T T T T ORS ORS ORS ORS ORS P/N 25153 Date 05-19-01 Supplier T o The Outdoor P ower Equipment[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 A Message to Tanaka Customers Welcome to the world of Tanaka equipment. We are pleased that you have purchased the best equipment available. The care you give your Tanaka equipment w ill determine the satisfaction and service life you will obtain from it. Use thi[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 2 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Instructions contained in this manual apply to mode ls listed on this page. Use the instructions that apply to your unit. Models Model………… TOB 120 Outboard Motor Model………… TOB 300 Outboard Motor Specific Model Number and Serial Number of your equi[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 3 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Safety Precautions cont. 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). Gasol[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Safety Precautions cont. Boating, Trailering and Auxiliary Use Tips When trailering this unit, secure motor in an upright (vertical) position against boat transom. Do not trailer with unit tilted up. If unit must be transporte d while tilted up, place a suitable [...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Preparation for Operation WARNING : Failure to follow all instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. Remove wire from spark plug before attempting any adjustment or assembly procedures. Instructions contained in this manual apply to sever[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Operation PRE-STARTING IMPORTANT : 2-cycle engines require that oil be mixed with ga soline (refer to Fuel section below for proper mixture). CAUTION: Make sure all hardware is tight, all safety devices are in place and operating, all adjustments are made correct[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Tilt Adjustment Motor tilt must be adjusted to propel boat through the water with an even keel. If the motor is tilted too far outward, bow of the boat would ride too high in the water obscuring the operator's view and be susceptible to sudden movement by hi[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com 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 thorough ly read and understand entire Owner's manual first. WARNING: Insure all guards and safety device s are installed [...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com 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 stan[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Lubrication and Maintenance Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Your Tanaka Dealer will be happy to provide any service required to keep your O[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 12 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Motor Cooling The motor is air cooled, and air must circulate freely ar ound motor and over cooling fins on cylinder head to prevent overheating. Once a year or every one hundred (100) operating hours, more often if conditions require) clean fins and external su[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Adjustments Carburetor IMPORTANT : To prevent damage to carburetor, have idle adjustment performed by an trained professional. Tanaka company recommends that you take your unit to your Tanaka dealer when these adjustment are necessary. Model 120 Carburetor has a[...]

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    www.tanakapowerequipment.com 14 custsvc@tanaka-ism.com Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300[...]