Fuel System Draining; Pre-Season Check - TOHATSU M 25H Manual Del Propietário

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Fuel system draining

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For details on handling fuel, contact an
authorized dealer.
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flamma-
ble and can be explosive.
If fuel is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
Keep the fuel tank well away from
sources of ignition, e.g. sparks or open
flames
Perform all work outdoors or in a well
ventilated place.
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Be sure to use cloth to remove fuel remain-
ing in the cowl and dispose of it in accor-
dance with local fire prevention and
environment protection regulations.
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the out-
board motor.
2. Remove the top cowl.
3. Place an appropriate rag under the drain
screw.
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4. Loosen the carburetor drain screw.
5. Leave the outboard motor until all fuel
has been drained.
6. When thoroughly drained, retighten the
drain screw securely.
7. Check the drained fuel for the presence
of contaminants. If it either is present,
check the fuel filter and fuel in the fuel
tank.
WARNING
WARNING
1
1. Carburetor drain screw
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4. Pre-season check

The following steps must be taken when first
using the engine after off season storage.
1. Check that the shift and throttle function
properly. (Be sure to turn the propeller
shaft when checking the shift function or
else the shift linkage may be damaged.)
2. Check the electrolyte level, and measure
the voltage and specific gravity of the
battery.
Specific Gravity Terminal Voltage
at 20° (V)
1.120 10.5
1.160 11.1
1.210 11.7
1.250 12
1.280 13.2
3. Check that the battery is secure and the
battery cables are properly installed.
4. Fill the fuel tank with oil and fuel.
5. Connect the fuel line to the engine, and
squeeze primer bulb.
6. Before starting the engine, disconnect
stop switch lock and crank approxi-
mately 10 pulling the recoil starter (Man-
ual start model) or 3times of 3sec.
turning the starter motor (Electric start
model) in order to circulate the oil.
7. Start the engine and warm up the engine
for 3 minutes in the "NEUTRAL" position.
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Charge Condition
Fully discharged
1/4 charged
1/2 charged
3/4 charged
Fully charged