TOHATSU BFT 2000A, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the
TOHATSU Service Manual for service procedures.
(3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(4) When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use.
(5) Upon starting, check for unusual engine sounds and cooling water flowing freely from the check hole.
(7) The user who performs shift operation frequently will recommend you exchange of a shift cable around three years.
(8) Check the fuel line for leaks, cracks, or damage. If it is leaking, cracked, or damaged, take it to your servicing dealer for replacement before
using your outboard.
(9) Replace the fuel line if there are signs of leaks, cracks, or damage.
Each
use
After
use
First
month
or
20 hrs.
Every
6 months
or
100 hrs.
Every
year
or
200 hrs.
Every
2 years
or
400 hrs.
Every
6 years
or
1,200 hrs.
Refer to
page
Fuel filter
(High pressure type) Check o (2) —
Replace o (2) —
Thermostat and thermostat cover Check o (2) —
Fuel line Check o (8) 47
Replace Every 2 years (if necessary) (2) (9) —
Battery and cable connection Check level-tightness o 46, 96
Bolts and nuts Check-tightness o (2) o (2) —
Crankcase breather tube Check o (2) —
Cooling water passages Clean o (4) o (4) —
Coolant leak Check o 101
Water pump Check o (2) —
Housing, Impeller Check o (2) —
Emergency stop switch Check o 25
Engine oil leak Check o —
Each operation part Check o —
Engine condition (5) Check o —
Power Trim/Tilt Check o (2) —
Shift cable Check-adjust o (2) (7) —
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every indicated month
or operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
ITEM