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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Note:
(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) 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.
(8) Replace the fuel line if there are signs of leaks, cracks, or damage.
(9) Mechanical Remote Control type only.
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
3 years
or
600 hrs.
Every
6 years
or
1,200 hrs.
Fuel filter with water separator
(Low pressure side)
Check
o
o
Replace
o
Fuel filter
(High pressure side)
Replace
o (2)
Thermostat and thermostat cover
Check/Replace
o (2)
Fuel line
Check
o (7)
Replace
Every 2 years (If necessary) (2) (8)
Battery and cable connection
Check level-tightness
o
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
Water pump and Woodruff Key
Check
o (2)
Housing, Impeller
Check
o (2)
Emergency stop switch
Check
o
Engine oil leak
Check
o
Each operation part
Check
o
Engine condition (5)
Check
o
Power Trim/Tilt
Check
o (2)
Shift Cable (9)
Check-adjust
o (2)
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every indicated month or operating
hour interval, whichever comes first.
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