Page 2 - Owner’s Manual; A Message to Tanaka Customers; your Tanaka equipment will serve you well for many years.; NOTE; questions, always check with your Tanaka dealer.; Safety Alert Symbol And Notations; result In serious personal Injury or death.; WARNING
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 [email protected] 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 will determine the satisfaction an...
Page 3 - Models; Model............ TOB 120 Outboard Motor; Safety Precautions
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 2 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Instructions contained in this manual apply to models 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...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions cont.; Preparation
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 3 [email protected] 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 runnin...
Page 6 - Preparation for Operation; Fuel Mixture; IMPORTANT; Handle Assembly
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 [email protected] 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. Inst...
Page 8 - Operation; Fuel; unleaded gasoline for best performance.; : After fuel mixture has been left standing for a prolonged; Secure unit to transom using a safety; During operation, occasionally check clamps for tightness. Loose
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Operation PRE-STARTING IMPORTANT : 2-cycle engines require that oil be mixed with gasoline (refer to Fuel section below for proper mixture). CAUTION: Make sure all hardware is tight, all safety devices are in place ...
Page 9 - Tilt Adjustment; : The tension bolt may fall out if loosened
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 [email protected] 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 ...
Page 10 - STARTING
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 [email protected] 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...
Page 11 - Rewind Starter
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 [email protected] 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. CAUT...
Page 12 - Lubrication and Maintenance; CAUTION; : DO NOT touch motor or drive parts which might be hot; Shear Pin Replacement
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 4 [email protected] 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 happ...
Page 13 - Motor Cooling; Spark Plug; Allow to air dry. Do not sand blast clean.; : Arcing can occur if wire terminal does not fit firmly on spark plug.; Muffler; : Worn out or corroded mufflers are dangerous. Continued
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 12 [email protected] Owner’s Manual TOB-120,TOB-300 Motor Cooling The motor is air cooled, and air must circulate freely around motor and over cooling fins on cylinder head to prevent overheating. Once a year or every one hundred (100) operating hours, more often if...
Page 14 - Adjustments; Carburetor; Storage
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 [email protected] 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 adju...