Multiple Outboard Motors. TOHATSU BFT 115A, BFT 150A

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Multiple Outboard Motors

On boats equipped with more than one outboard motor, all motors normally operate at the same time.

If one or more motor(s) is stopped while the other(s) is running, put the stopped motor in “N” (neutral) and tilt it up so its propeller is above the water’s surface.

If the propeller of the stopped motor is left in the water, it may turn as the boat moves through the water, causing a reverse flow of water from the exhaust side. This reverse flow will happen if the stopped engine’s propeller is in the water, its gearshift is in “R” (reverse), and the boat is moving forward. Reverse flow can cause an engine malfunction.

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