TOHATSU M 40D2 Owner's Manual page 73

Cleaning Tanks and Filters
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Gasoline and its vapors are very
inflammable and can be explosive.
● Do not start this procedure while
engine is operating or hot even
after stopping it.
● Place fuel filter away from every
source of ignition such as sparks or
open flames.
● Wipe off gasoline well immediately
if spilled.
● Install fuel filter with all related
parts in place, or fuel leak could
occur, leading to catching fire or
explosion.
● Check fuel system regularly for
leakage.
● Contact Tohatsu dealer for fuel
system services. Services by
unqualified person could lead to
engine damage.
Fuel filters are provided inside the
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fuel tank and on the engine.
Loosen a Fuel Pick-up Elbow and
remove it. Then clean the Fuel Filter.
Cleaning Fuel Tank
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Water or dirt in the fuel tank may
cause engine trouble.
Clean the tank at specified times or
after long time storage (over three
months).
Fuel Pick-up
Elbow
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Clean the filters on the engine after
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removing the fuel filter cases.
Oil filter
Oil filter and oil tank. Check the
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oil tank and/or filter for entrapped
water and dust.
1 Disconnect all pipes between the oil
tank and oil pump.
2 Clean out foreign matter.
3 Refit the pipes to the oil tank and
pumps, and then fill up with new
engine oil.
4 For air purging, refer to Item No.5
Fuel and Engine Oil.
Filter
Fuel filter
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