12. PRE-SEASON
CHECK
Have a TOHATSU
service shop check the engine before the season starts.
If you would
like to start using the engine without
this check-up.
at least be sure
to check the following
items yourself:
@ Check the electrolyte
level and specific gravity of the battery.
Measure
the battery voltage and specific gravity of the battery
Specific Gravity st 20%
Terminal
Voltage
(V)
Charge Condition
1.120
10.5
Fully discharged
1.160
11.1
114 charged
1.210
11.7
l/2 charged
1.250
12.0
34 charged
1.280
13.2
Full charged
@Check
that the battery is secure and the battery cables installed
properly.
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the engine oil filter.
urge air in the vinyl pipe connecting
the 011 tank with the oil pump.
@ Check that the shift and throttle function
properly.
(Be sure to turn the propeller
shaft when checking
the shift function
or
else the shift linkage
may be damaged.)
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