Off-Season Storage - TOHATSU M 40D2 Owner's Manual

3. Off-season storage

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● When the motor is out of the water,
being transported, or in storage,
always remove the negative (-)
battery cable to prevent accidental
starting of the engine. Accidental
starting when the motor is out of
the water will cause water pump
failure, overheating and damage to
the engine due to a lack of cooling
water.
● DO NOT disconnect the electrical
harness when operating the motor.
This model will continue to run and
can be started with the electrical
harness disconnected. Remove
all spark plug connectors from the
spark plugs when servicing the
engine or propeller.
W h e n y o u r o u t b o a r d m o to r i s i n
storage, this is a good opportunity to
have it serviced or overhauled by your
dealer.
■ Engine
1 Wash the engine exterior and flush
the cooling water system thoroughly
with fresh water. Let the water drain
completely.
Wipe off any surface water with an
oily rag.
2 Drain all fuel from the fuel pipes, fuel
pump and carburetor, and clean
these parts. To prevent corrosion of
the fuel tank, fill it up with engine oil-
rich gasoline.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Keep in mind that if gasoline is kept
in the carburetor for a long time,
gum and varnish will be generated,
causing the float valve to stick.
3 Remove the spark plugs and feed
g e n u i n e e n g i n e o i l o r s t o r a g e
fogging oil through the spark plug
holes.
The oil will be fed into the crank
case from the air silencer attached
to the carburetors. Turn the engine
over several times while feeding the
oil into it and make sure it is evenly
distributed.
4 Apply grease to the propeller shaft.
5 Change the gear oil in the gear
case.
6 Apply grease to all sliding parts,
joints, nuts, and bolts.
7 Use a dry cloth to completely wipe
off water and salt from the electrical
components.
8 Remove the fuel connector from the
engine.
9 S t a n d th e o u tb o a rd m oto r u p
vertically in a dry place.
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Be sure to use cloth to remove fuel
remaining in the cowl and dispose
of it in accordance with local fire
prevention and environment protection
regulations.
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