TOHATSU M 40D2, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. At each interval
on the chart below, be sure to perform the indicated servicing.
Maintenance intervals should be determined according to the number of hours or num-
ber of months, whichever comes first.
*1 Have this handled by your dealer.
2. Periodic Inspection
Item
Servicing Interval
Action Remarks
10 hours or
1 month
50 hours or
3 months
Every 100
hours or 6
months
Fuel
System
Carburetor *1
z z
Strip, clean and adjust.
Adjust idling.
Fuel filter
z z z
Check and clean.
Piping
z
Check and clean.
Fuel tank
z z z
Clean
Ignition
Spark plugs
z z z
Check gaps.
Remove carbon
deposits.
0.9-1.0 mm
(0.035-0.039 in)
Ignition
timing *1
z z
Adjust timing.
Starting
System
Starter
motor *1
z
Check for salt deposits
and battery cable
condition.
Battery
z z z
Installation, fluid
quantity, gravity
Starter rope
z z z
Check for wear or
damage.
Lower
Unit
Propeller
z z z
Check for bend blades,
damage, wear.
Gear oil
z z z
Change or replenish-oil
and check for water
leaks.
Water
pump *1
z z
Check for wear or
damage. Replace impeller
every 12 months.
Bolt and Nuts
z z z
Retighten.
Sliding and Rotating Parts
Grease Nipples
z z
Apply and pump in
grease.
Power Trim & Tilt *1
z z
Check power unit oil
level and refill.
Check function of
manual release valve.
Engine
Oil
System *1
Oil Tank
z z
Check for leakage,
damage, position of
clips and filter
conditions
Repair or consult your
dealer
Oil Pipe
Oil Filter
Outer Equipment
z z z
Check for corrosion.
Anode
z z
Check for corrosion
and deformation.
Replace.