TOHATSU MFS 15, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Care of your outboard motor
To keep your outboard motor in the best
operating condition, it is very important
that you perform daily and periodic main-
tenance as suggested in the maintenance
schedules that follow.
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z Your personal safety and that of your
passengers depends on how well you
maintain your outboard motor. Carefully
observe all of the inspection and mainte-
nance procedures described in this sec-
tion.
z The maintenance intervals shown in the
checklist apply to an outboard motor in
normal use. If you use your outboard
motor under severe conditions such as
frequent full-throttle operation, frequent
operation in brackish water, or for com-
mercial use, maintenance should be per-
formed at shorter intervals. If in doubt,
consult your dealer for advice.
z We strongly recommend that you use
only genuine replacement parts on your
outboard motor. Damage to your out-
board motor arising from the use of
other than genuine parts is not covered
under the warranty.
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EPA Emissions Regulations
EPA (United States Environmental Protec-
tion Agency) has emission regulations reg-
ulating air pollution from new outboard
motors. All new outboard motor manufac-
tured by us are certified to EPA as con-
f o r m i n g t o t h e re q u i re m e n t s o f t h e
regulations. This certification depends
upon factory standards. Therefore, factory
specifications must be followed when ser-
vicing emission related controls, or making
adjustments. Maintenance, replace-
ment, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be per-
formed by any marine SI (Spark Igni-
tion) engine repair establishment or
individual.
CAUTION