TOHATSU M 6B, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Fuel filters and fuel tank cleaning
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Gasoline and its vapors are very flammable
and can be explosive.
Keep out of reach of children.
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Avoid repeated or prolonged contact
with skin or breathing of vapor.
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Do not start this procedure while engine
is operating or hot even after stopping it.
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Place fuel filter away from every source
of ignition such as sparks or open
flames.
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Wipe off gasoline well immediately if
spilled and dispose of it in accordance
with local fire prevention and environ-
ment protection regulations.
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Install fuel filter with all related parts in
place, or fuel leak could occur, leading
to catching fire or explosion.
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Check fuel system regularly for leakage.
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Contact authorized dealer for fuel sys-
tem services. Services by unqualified
person could lead to engine damage.
Water or dirt in the fuel filter and tank will
cause engine performance problems.
Check and clean the fuel filter and tank at
specified times or after the outboard motor
has been stored for a long period of time
(over three months).
Fuel filters are provided inside the fuel tank
and engine.
ENOM01504-0
Fuel filter (for engine)
1. Replace the fuel filter provided inside of
engine cover if there is water or dirt
inside.
1. Fuel pump
2. Fuel pipe
3. Fuel filter
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Fuel filter (for fuel tank)
1. Remove the fuel pickup elbow of the
fuel tank by turning it counterclockwise
2. Clean the fuel filter and check the O-
ring. Replace it if necessary.
3. Reassemble all parts.
1. Fuel pick up
2. Filter
WARNING
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