Washing Outboard Motor - TOHATSU MFS 40A Manual Del Propietário

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Wipe off engine oil well immediately if
spilled and dispose of it in accordance
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 care-
ful not to spray the water inside of the top
cowl, especially electrical components.
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Note
It is recommended to check chemical
properties of water on which your out-
board 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
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CAUTION
salt, chemicals or mud. And flush cooling
water passage after every cruising or
before storing outboard motor for long
time. Before flushing, remove the pro-
peller and the forward thrust holder.
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Flushing hose joint
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CAUTION
Do not operate the engine when flushing the
outboard motor with a hose joint as this can
cause damage to the outboard 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 hose joint.
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 reat-
tach the flushing connector cap.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor.