Washing Outboard Motor - TOHATSU MFS 40A Manual Del Propietário

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
with local fire prevention and environ-
ment protection regulations.
Do not replenish engine oil over upper
limit. If overfilled, remove oil to upper
limit. If engine oil is over the upper limit,
it can leak potentially leading to engine
damage.
If the oil level is low, or at lowest mark, add
recommended oil to the middle dipstick
mark.
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Washing outboard motor

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When washing the outboard motor, be
careful not to spray the water inside of the
top cowl, especially electrical components.
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Note
It is recommended to check chemical prop-
erties of water on which your outboard
motor is regularly used.
If outboard motor is used in salt water,
brackish water or water with a high acidic
level, use fresh water to remove salt,
chemicals or mud from exterior and cool-
ing water passage after every cruising or
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CAUTION
before storing outboard motor for long
time. Before flushing, remove the propeller
and the forward thrust holder.
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Flushing attachment
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CAUTION
Do not operate the engine when flushing
the outboard motor with a flushing attach-
ment as this can cause damage to the out-
board motor.
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CAUTION
To prevent the engine from starting when
you are near the propeller, remove the stop
switch lock.
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
2. Remove the flushing connector cap
from the outboard motor, and screw in
the flushing attachment.
3. Connect a water hose. Turn on the
water and adjust the flow.
Continue flushing the outboard motor
for 3 to 5 minutes
4. After the flushing, be sure to reattach
the flushing connector cap.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor.