Daily Inspection - TOHATSU M 40D2 Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

1. Daily inspection

Perform the following checks and
inspection before and after use.
Item
Fuel System
Lubrication
System
Electrical
Equipment
Throttle System
9
Recoil Starter
Clutch and
Propeller
System
Installation of
Motor
Power Trim & Tilt
Cooling Water
Points to Check
• Check the amount of fuel in the tank.
• Check for dust or water in the fuel filter.
• Check rubber pipes for oil leakage.
• Check the amount of engine oil in the oil tank.
• Check for dust or water in the oil filters.
• Check the spark plugs for dirt, wear and carbon built-up.
Spark plugs 40D2 : NGK B-7HS-10/NGK BR-7HS-10
Spark plugs 50D2 : NGK B-8HS-10/NGK BR-8HS-10
• Check if the main switch functions normally.
• Check if the battery electrolyte level and specific gravity are
nomal.
• Check for loose connections on battery terminal.
• Check if the emergency stop switch functions normally and
make sure the lock plate is present.
• Check cords for loose connections and damage.
• Check if the choke solenoid and valve for the carburetor
works normally.
• Check if the carburetor and magneto work normally when
turning the throttle grip, and also check links for looseness.
• Check ropes for wear and damage.
• Check the ratchet for engagement.
• Check if the clutch engages correctly when operating the
Remote Control.
• Check the propeler for bent or damaged blades.
• Check if the propeller nut is tightened ant the split pin is
present.
• Check all the motor installation bolts with the boat.
• Check the thrust rod instalation.
• Check working of the tilt up amd down of the motor.
• Check that cooling water is discharged from the cooling
water check port after the engine has started.
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Do not use outboard motor on which
any abnormality is found during pre-
operation check, or it could go into
trouble during cruising potentially leading
to accident.
Replenish
Clean
Replace
Replenish
Clean
Clean or replace
Remedy or replace
Replenish or recharge
Retighten
Remedy or replace
Correct or replace
Replace
Correct
Replace
Correct or replace
Adjust
Replace
Tighten
Tighten
Action