Preparing The Outboard For A Long-Term Storage - TOHATSU 2.5 Owner's Manual

(3) Preparing the Outboard for a Long-Term Storage
@Wash the engine exterior and flush the cooling water system thoroughly
with fresh water. Allow the water to drain completely. Wipe off any
water on the surface with an oil rag.
@Drain all fuel from the fuel pipes, fuel cock and carburetor, and clean the
parts including the mesh in the fuel cock.
@Disassemble the carburetor, remove any internal dust, and clean it using
gasoline and air.
@Remove the spark plug and feed engine oil or storage fogging oil
through the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil starter handle a few times to
circulate the oil to the internal parts.
@ Apply grease to the propeller shaft
@I Change the gear oil in the gear case.
0 Apply grease to all sliding parts, bolts and nuts.
@Wipe off any water and salt on the electrical components using a dry
cloth.
@Stand the outboard vertically in a dry and ventilated place.
Note:
Treat the fuel and oil drained from the fuel tank, carburetor, gear case,
etc. in the proper way.
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