Periodic Inspection - TOHATSU M 9.9 Owner's Manual

2. Periodic inspection

It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. At each interval
on the chart below, be sure to perform the indicated servicing. Maintenance intervals
should be determined according to the number of hours or number of months,
whichever comes first.
Item
*Carburetor
Fuel
Fuel filter
System
Piping
Fuel tank
Spark plugs
Ignition
*Ignition timing
*Starter motor
Starting
Battery
System
Starter rope
Propeller
Lower
Gear oil
Unit
*Water pump
Bolt and Nuts
Sliding and Rotating Parts
Grease Nipples
Outer Equipment
Anode
*Have this handled by your dealer.
Servicing Interval
10 hours 50 hours Every 100
or or hours or
1 month 3 months 6 months
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Action
Strip, clean and adjust.
Adjust idling.
Check and clean or Replace.
Check and Replace.
Clean.
Check gaps. Remove carbon
deposits or Replace.
Adjust timing.
Check for salt deposits and
battery cable condition.
Check Installation, fluid
quantity, gravity.
Check for wear or damage.
Check for bend blades,
damage, wear.
Change or replenish-oil and
check for water leaks.
Check for wear or damage.
Retighten.
Apply and pump in grease.
Check for corrosion.
Check for corrosion and
deformation.
Note
Your outboard motor should receive
careful, and complete, inspection at
300 hours. This is the best time for
major maintenance procedures to be
carried out.
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Remarks
Replace impeller
every 12 months.
Replace.
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