TOHATSU MFS 8A3, Owner'S Manual

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Cleaning the fuel filters and the
fuel tank
Fuel filters are located inside the fuel
tank and engine.
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Fuel filter (for engine)
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Replace the filter provided inside
of engine cover if there is water or
dirt inside.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
You may be injured due to high engine
temperatures if you fill engine oil just
after stopping. Changing engine oil
should be done after the engine has
been cooled.
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Notes
● If any amount of water is found in
engine oil, making it milky white,
consult dealer.
● If engine oil is contaminated with
fuel, emitting strong fuel smell,
consult dealer.
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Do not overfill engine oil, or engine
oil could leak and/or engine could be
damaged. If engine oil level is over
upper limit marks of oil gauge, drain
oil to level lower than upper limit.
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Be sure that outboard motor is in
upright and level position when
checking or changing oil.
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Stop engine immediately if low oil
pressure warning lamp is lit or oil
leak is found, or engine could be
severely damaged. Consult dealer.
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Gasoline and its vapors are very
flammable and can be explosive.
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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.
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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 an authorized dealer for
fuel system services. Services by
unqualified person could lead to
engine damage.
Fuel filter